A new opinion article in Cosmos magazine examines nanotechnology regulation – an issue which was the focus of a recent […]
Continue readingReflections on Science
Scientists and other thinkers talk about science and society and the connection between the two.
Niwa scientists map an online atlas for climate change
Two of NIWA’s principal scientists have launched a “primer” for their proposal to create a New Zealand Climate Change Atlas […]
Continue readingPublic funding decisions up to politicians – Carnaby
Decisions on where to invest more public money in research are “political”, says the head of the national science academy, […]
Continue readingAg 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 […]
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