The Government plans to overhaul restrictions on the use of gene editing and other genetic technologies in New Zealand, and […]
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The science of complexity – Expert Q&A
International researchers specialising in complex systems like disease spread, creativity, and AI ethics are visiting New Zealand. The Capital City […]
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Talk of ‘one-in-100-year’ weather can be disastrously misleading – Expert Q&A
Record rainfall and flooding caused by Cyclone Gabrielle across Hawkes Bay has been frequently described as a ‘one-in-100 year’ event. […]
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Tobacco industry influence in Aotearoa – Expert Q&A
Before it was announced that smokefree laws were being repealed, NZ ranked second in the Global Tobacco Industry Interference Index […]
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Freshwater contamination a massive challenge – SMC Briefing
It will be extremely challenging to achieve New Zealand’s water quality goals, according to new research from Our Land and Water. The […]
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NZ scientists sound alarm over Antarctic sea ice lows – SMC Briefing
New Zealand scientists are calling for an immediate and dramatic reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, after seeing the record low […]
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Understanding the Psychology of Youth Crime – SMC Briefing
What are the psychological factors behind why youth commit crime? What does the evidence say around prevention? The Science Media […]
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Election 2023 – SMC science Q&A with political parties
The Science Media Centre put questions on key science-related issues to the political parties ahead of the General Election scheduled […]
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Measures to protect native biodiversity – Expert Reaction & SMC Briefing
From tomorrow, populations of indigenous species in Aotearoa must not drop below current levels, and habitats deemed significant must be […]
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The murky legal waters of deep-sea mining – Expert Q&A
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is about to miss a key deadline to establish a deep-sea mining code for international […]
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