This year saw massive policy changes in New Zealand’s science sector, with the coalition government changing tack on gene tech […]
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Scientists and other thinkers talk about science and society and the connection between the two.
Top 10 Science Stories of 2023
2023 started with record-breaking rains, and Cyclone Gabrielle hit soon after. Once the immediate emergency was over the focus turned […]
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Top Ten Science Stories of 2022
Two giant science stories dominated this year’s headlines – as we grappled with the growing urgency of the climate crisis, […]
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Could science be communicated better during the next pandemic?
This is a guest post by Fiona Lethbridge, Senior Press Manager at the UK SMC. Since 2002 the UK Science […]
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Top Ten Science Stories of 2021
The fast-moving, complex nature of the COVID-19 pandemic showed no signs of slowing this year – from the first vaccine […]
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Top Ten Science Stories of 2020
2020 has been one of the most challenging years for scientists and journalists in recent history, as researchers and media […]
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Top Ten Science Stories of 2019
From measles to 5G to Whakaari – it’s time to take a look at the issues that gripped the science […]
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Smears and fury in big telescope lobbying – Eloise Gibson
University of Auckland physicist Prof Richard Easther has had his conduct and mental health attacked after he criticised taxpayer funding for a telescope, […]
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Top Ten Science Stories of 2018
From finding the alleged Golden State Killer to ‘gene-edited babies’ – it’s time to take a look at the issues […]
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2018 is forcing doctors to be advocates as well as healers – Jin Russell
Doctors can no longer ‘stay in their lane’ as governments and lobbying groups promote disinformation that obstructs health needs, writes […]
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