A joint report commissioned by the Ministry of Health has found compelling evidence that the benefits of adding folic acid […]
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Govt to consult public on National Science Challenges
The Government has announced it will kick off a publicity campaign to seek ideas on how to tackle the country’s […]
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The Dominion Post‘s Hawke’s bay reporter, Marty Sharp (winner of the the 2012 Cannon Media Award for the Reporter – […]
Continue readingScientists: lack of funding pushing young scientists overseas
An open letter signed by 560 researchers is calling on the government to provide better funding to keep young scientists […]
Continue readingChris Trotter on Science and Policy
Chris Trotter, a political commentator and columnist for the Dominion Post, questions the involvement of science in policy-making. In his […]
Continue readingAdolescent Health Report Sparks National Discussion
A comprehensive government report on adolescent health has highlighted the extent of difficulties faced by New Zealand youth, drawing national […]
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The Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor, Sir Peter Gluckman, today released a comprehensive report on the health and social issues […]
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Following the release of Sir Peter Gluckman’s report on evidence in policy making, Tim Watkin from TVNZ’s Q+A show has […]
Continue readingMedia Coverage: Maternal diet and obesity
New Zealand scientists have helped establish a link between a mother’s diet while pregnant and the probability that her child […]
Continue readingReport on kiwi science education released
Sir Peter Gluckman, Chief Science Advisor to the Prime Minister, today released his much-awaited report on the state of science […]
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