The latest podcast in the series the SMC recorded at the World Conference of Science journalists in late June in […]
Continue readingReflections on Science
Scientists and other thinkers talk about science and society and the connection between the two.
James Fairbairn: The importance of being informed
James Fairbairn writes in ScienceAlert about the importance to each of us of being able to make an informed decision […]
Continue readingPODCAST: Tim Groser on the upcoming Copenhagen talks
Hon Tim Groser is the Associate Minister for Climate Change Issues (International Relations), amongst other portfolios including Trade, Conservation and […]
Continue readingDr Dave Frame: Setting emissions target misses the point
A column in the New Zealand Herald by New Zealand scientist Dr Dave Frame, who is deputy director of the […]
Continue readingPODCAST: China’s energy economy
A presentation given by Les Oxley, Professor in Economics at the University of Canterbury at a public lecture organised by […]
Continue readingSir Peter Gluckman: NZ action on climate will be “symbolic, moral and political”
The Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor, Professor Sir Peter Gluckman has issued a viewpoint piece on climate change. Excerpt: Read […]
Continue readingPODCAST: Changes ahead for science sector
Wayne Mapp, Minister for Research, Science and Technology today outlined his vision for the science sector, focusing on the following […]
Continue readingPaul Moughan: Agrifoods merger needed to fuel innovation
An online editorial by Paul Moughan, Distinguished Professor at Massey University and co-director of the Riddet Institute calls for a […]
Continue readingKate McGrath: Let’s get science moving progressively
New Zealand Association of Scientists President Kathryn McGrath on Dr Peter Gluckman’s maiden speech in his new capacity as Chief […]
Continue readingDr Paul Trotman: ‘Pandemic Panic’
A recent article by Dr Paul Trotman proposes an alternative view on swine flu and its treatment in the media. […]
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