A campylobacter outbreak in Havelock North affected an estimated 4000 people, sent dozens to the emergency department and sparked an […]
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Text-based Q&As and media briefings with experts on topical issues in the science and technology world.
Expert Q&A: Zika virus and the Rio Olympics
With the Rio Olympics kicking off, the SMC gathered background information on the Zika virus to aid in any reporting […]
Continue readingSMC BRIEFING: Medical cannabis products
Medical cannabis products such as Sativex and Epidolex have been in the headlines for months, with many patients pushing for […]
Continue readingSMC BRIEFING: Climate change and the Pacific
With a warmer future set to hit our Pacific neighbours hardest, is there still a chance to turn the tide? The […]
Continue readingBRIEFING: Paris & climate talks
International representatives are meeting in Paris this month to negotiate an agreement aimed at keeping the Earth’s warming climate in […]
Continue readingBRIEFING: 1080 & predator control – where to from here?
The predator control poison 1080 is not without controversy — but it’s the best thing we’ve got, say scientists meeting […]
Continue readingGoing public at the New Zealand Association of Scientists annual conference
‘Going public’ was the theme at the New Zealand Association of Scientists annual conference, held last Friday at the Royal […]
Continue readingSMC BRIEFING: Superbugs and vaccines – infectious disease
In conjunction with the Australasian Society for Infectious Diseases, the Science Media Centre hosted an online briefing to preview new research highlights […]
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SMC BRIEFING: Kauri dieback – what happens now?
Kauri, one of New Zealand’s most iconic tree species, are dying. It is becoming apparent that Kauri Dieback disease is […]
Continue readingSMC BRIEFING: Unmanned flight – pushing the limits
Consumer-grade and custom-designed drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have exploded onto the market in recent years, opening up a […]
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