An editorial in the Dominion Post examines the issue of GM in New Zealand following an activist attack on a […]
Continue readingReflections on Science
Scientists and other thinkers talk about science and society and the connection between the two.
National science conference to consider emerging scientists
Uncertainty in the science sector and a lack of opportunities for “emerging scientists” are hurting some young researchers, says a […]
Continue readingNew York Times on NZ’s education exportation
An article by journalist Liz Gooch in the Asia/Pacific section of today’s New York Times examines New Zealand’s efforts to […]
Continue readingInquiry will clear the air on fracking – editorial
The editorial in today’s (Tuesday 3rd April) New Zealand Herald welcomes the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment’s announcement of an […]
Continue readingLooking into the future of NZ innovation – Chris Barton
The New Zealand Herald’s Chris Barton takes a close look at innovation in New Zealand and peers into the future […]
Continue readingAre regular chocolate eaters really thinner?
Recent research showing a link between moderate chocolate consumption and body mass index has received wide spread coverage in the […]
Continue readingColossal squid shows big eyes help evade predatory whales
Overseas researchers have advanced a startling explanation of the dinner-plate-sized eyes in the world’s biggest specimen of the deep-water colossal […]
Continue readingSir Paul Callaghan’s legacy
A Stuff.co.nz opinion article by technology writer Pat Pilcher highlights the challenge that “scientific rock star” Sir Paul Callaghan has […]
Continue readingProf Michael Baker on infectious disease in New Zealand
The lead author of research which revealed New Zealand’s dramatic rise in infectious disease talks with Nine to Noon’s Kathryn […]
Continue readingMega ministry merger – science leaders respond
A new ministry, announced today, will absorb the functions of the Ministry of Economic Development, the Department of Labour, the […]
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