Decisions on where to invest more public money in research are “political”, says the head of the national science academy, […]
Continue readingReflections on Science
Scientists and other thinkers talk about science and society and the connection between the two.
Ag and hort scientists eye roles in future economy
Scientists and other researchers in the nation’s primary-production sectors canvassed the role of science and innovation in Wellington during a […]
Continue readingElection 2011 – Major parties on agri-policy
In the lead up to the election, the Dominion Post has quizzed National and Labour on what the key issues […]
Continue readingScience and the media – Sir Paul Callaghan
According to Prof Sir Paul Callaghan, the Kiwi media are doing OK, but could do better in science coverage – […]
Continue readingSir Paul Callaghan on NZ’s future – Video
Professor Sir Paul Callaghan delivered Victoria University’s Inaugural Chancellor’s Lecture to 1500 people in the Wellington Town Hall on 14 […]
Continue readingNZ doctors urged to speak out on alcohol
Auckland doctor, Professor John Kolbe, President of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, has signed — on behalf of Australasia […]
Continue readingScience funding shows results
Writing for the Dominion Post‘s Business Day, Jon Morgan holds up solid new research as an example of why science […]
Continue readingRoss Sea: Should NZ seek protection for the last ocean?
South African ecologist Professor Steven L Chown wants to see New Zealand seek special marine protection status for the whole […]
Continue readingMark Quigley reflects on the Christchurch Quakes
Last week John Campbell met with Dr Mark Quigley from the School of Geological Sciences at the University of Canterbury […]
Continue readingNZ Skepticism alive and kicking
Ahead of the New Zealand Skeptics’ annual conference, the Otago Daily Times‘ Shane Gilchrist interviewed media spokeswoman Vicki Hyde about […]
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