Hugh Young is almost a foundation member of the Skeptics. A retired broadcaster and editor, he collects words (published in […]
Continue readingReflections on Science
Scientists and other thinkers talk about science and society and the connection between the two.
NZ Skeptics Conference – Unwarranted skepticism; disbelief in a finite world
Dr John Robinson is an applied mathematician who has researched long-term trends and forecasting. His scientific training includes degrees in […]
Continue readingNZ Skeptics Conference: Letters to the Editor – Responses to Bob Brockie’s Dominion Post science column
Dr Bob Brockie has worked as a scientist at the British Museum, the National Institute of Health, DSIR, DOC, Palermo […]
Continue readingPODCAST: The future of solar energy – Dr Muriel Watt
Dr Muriel Watt, an Australian expert in photovoltaics and part time senior lecturer in the School of Photovoltaics and Renewable […]
Continue readingPODCAST: Climate change and the role of an independent scientist
Dave Lowe is a highly-respected climate scientist — as an atmospheric chemist for the DSIR, he established the first site […]
Continue readingGreat minds come together at brain research retreat
The 27th Australasian Winter Conference on Brain Research (AWCBR) was held this week in Queenstown. Dr Fabiana Kubke, of the […]
Continue readingPODCAST: John Watt and Amy Whitehead’s speeches from the MacDiarmid Scientist of the Year Awards 2009
The MacDiarmid Young Scientist of the Year Awards were held last Thursday in Auckland. The event awards aspiring young scientists […]
Continue readingThe Dominion Post: It’s not rocket science
An opinion piece by the Dominion Post’s Colin James in which he examines the recent attitudes and behaviour of the […]
Continue readingPODCAST: The Future of Innovation: Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, and Emerging Technologies
Bill Reichert, Managing Director of Garage Technology Ventures, talks from his (deep) experience with venture capital funding and entrepreneurship about […]
Continue readingPODCAST: Embargoes in science reporting – Friend or foe?
An SMC recording made at the World Conference of Science Journalists held in London in late June. The recording is […]
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