social science

Reflections on Science | Published: 28 July 201611 April 2018

In the hubbub following the Government’s call for a predator-free New Zealand, one point has been missing, writes Dr Wayne […]

In the News | Published: 02 April 201528 March 2016

A new report authored by researchers at AUT and the University of Waikato has revealed that New Zealand’s appearances are deceiving when […]

Reflections on Science | Published: 26 July 201028 July 2010

Rob Burton explains why New Zealand’s current attitude towards social science, particularly in agriculture, may be far from optimal. While […]

Expert Q&A | Published: 09 March 201009 March 2010

ONLINE BRIEFING: Tuesday 9 March 2010, 10.30 am NZT Climate scientists have been warning since the 2007 publication of the […]

Blog | Published: 07 January 200919 June 2011

New Scientist‘s cover story this week looks at some fascinating social research under way that suggests moods, attitudes, behaviours can […]