Hugh Young is almost a foundation member of the Skeptics. A retired broadcaster and editor, he collects words (published in […]
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NZ Skeptics Conference – Unwarranted skepticism; disbelief in a finite world
Dr John Robinson is an applied mathematician who has researched long-term trends and forecasting. His scientific training includes degrees in […]
Continue readingNZ Skeptics Conference: Letters to the Editor – Responses to Bob Brockie’s Dominion Post science column
Dr Bob Brockie has worked as a scientist at the British Museum, the National Institute of Health, DSIR, DOC, Palermo […]
Continue readingNZ Herald: Deep water could meet all NZ’s energy needs
An article in the New Zealand Herald looking at scientists’ plans to investigate underground reservoirs of scalding hot water as […]
Continue readingNZ, US to discuss emissions initiative
An article in the New Zealand Herald examining New Zealand’s plans to lead a worldwide scientific initiative aimed at reducing […]
Continue readingThe human faces of the swine flu toll
A piece in the Sunday Star Times looking at those families who have lost loved ones to the H1N1 virus. […]
Continue readingUK SMC: Experts react to news of an HIV vaccine that works
For the first time ever, an AIDS vaccine protected people from infection with the human immunodeficency virus, lowering the risk […]
Continue readingGNS scientist Brad Field on the promise of carbon capture and storage
Stuart Haszeldine’s article in Science this week identifies the main issues regarding the implementation of capture and underground storage of […]
Continue readingGuilt-free coal and gas within reach?
This week, Science magazine features a round-up of leading approaches to carbon capture and storage (CCS), a technology being developed […]
Continue readingWater found on the moon – Experts respond
Issued by the Australian Science Media Centre: Data from three spacecraft indicate that water exists in the surface of the […]
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