Ahead of the launch of his new book Silencing Science, Prof Shaun Hendy has written an opinion article for the […]
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Fukushima and NZ: Five years later – Expert reaction
Five years on from the Fukushima meltdown, the SMC asks if we have seen any effects in New Zealand. And […]
Continue readingScience strategy launched – Expert Reaction
The Government has laid out its strategy for science over the next decade in a new National Statement of Science […]
Continue readingConcern over “gagged” scientists – Radio New Zealand
Scientists are being pressured by their employers not to speak out on contentions issues, according the New Zealand Association of […]
Continue readingScience and the media on Radio NZ’s ‘The Panel’
Yesterday Jim Mora’s Radio New Zealand show Afternoons featured robust discussion on the topic of science and the media, focussing […]
Continue reading‘Opinion gap’ between science and public – experts respond
Is GM food safe to eat? Are humans responsible for climate change? Should we use animals in research? The views […]
Continue readingJim Salinger on why NZ is drying out
[this link has been updated, to read Dr Nicola Gaston’s blog on science and democracy, click here] New Zealand is […]
Continue readingStrategic plan to foster curious minds
A new report from the government lays out a plan to encourage and enable a more science-literate and aware society. […]
Continue readingEducation at the core of science literacy – Gluckman
The Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor, Prof Sir Peter Gluckman, has written about the role of science in society in […]
Continue readingPM’s Science Advisor wades into water fluoridation
The Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor, Professor Sir Peter Gluckman, has added his voice to the discussion on the topical […]
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