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Why I joined the call to fund a 24/7 operations centre for GeoNet – Shaun Hendy
Following the Kaikoura earthquake, calls have been made for a 24/7 hazard monitoring system. Professor Shaun Hendy, author of Silencing Science, […]
Continue readingAre New Zealand’s scientific experts really dead – or just resting? – Shaun Hendy
A stoush over comments made about the health of the Waikato River shows more scientists need to be heard in […]
Continue readingNaked Science: Why scientists need to communicate
At a conference in Hamilton this week I heard the most articulate argument yet as to why scientists should actively […]
Continue readingBook urges NZ to ‘Get off the Grass’
Last night in Wellington Prof Shaun Hendy launched his new book Get Off the Grass, co-authored with the late Sir […]
Continue readingProf Shaun Hendy on cities and innovation
Prof Shaun Hendy (Victoria University of Wellington and Callaghan Innovation) looks at the relationship between city size and smarts in […]
Continue readingPrime Minister’s Science Prizes
The Prime Minister’s Science Prizes, which combine recognition and prize money of $1 million, have been presented in Wellington today. […]
Continue readingTransit of Venus forum tackles big issues
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 readingThe Press: A big discussion about small things
Radio presenter Kim Hill will be hosting a panel discussion, to be held in Canterbury, in which nanotechnology experts will […]
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