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Science Media Centre NZ
Our aim is to promote accurate, evidence-based reporting on science and technology by helping the media work more closely with the scientific community.
The Science Media Centre is New Zealand's only trusted, independent source of information for the media on all issues related to science. Thousands of news stories providing context from and quoting New Zealand researchers have been published as a direct result of our work.
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Offshore oil permits axed - Expert Reaction
Thursday, 12 April 2018, 4:44 pm | Science Media Centre NZ
The latest inventory of New Zealand’s greenhouse gas emissions shows that there has been a 20 per cent increase in emissions from 1990 to 2016. More >>
Hotter, longer marine heatwaves over past century
Wednesday, 11 April 2018, 10:09 am | Science Media Centre NZ
Marine heatwaves have been increasing in length, number and intensity over the past century, according to a study investigating global trends. More >>
SMC Bulletin - The costs of climate inaction
Friday, 6 April 2018, 4:11 pm | Science Media Centre
The costs of climate inaction A new report commissioned by Westpac suggests billions of dollars could be on the line if there is further delay in moving to a low-carbon economy. More >>
SMC Bulletin - Can we fix our prisons?
Thursday, 29 March 2018, 4:58 pm | Science Media Centre
Can we fix our prisons? Building new prisons won't fix the problem with New Zealand's justice system, instead, we need to focus on prevention and early intervention, according to a new report from the Office of the Prime Minister's Chief Science Advisor. More >>
New Antibiotic Might Help Fight Against Superbug
Thursday, 29 March 2018, 10:40 am | Science Media Centre
A new family of antibiotics could help knock down drug-resistant bacteria, according to a study done in mice. More >>
SMC Bulletin - Self-driving car fatal accident
Friday, 23 March 2018, 4:47 pm | Science Media Centre
Self-driving car fatal accident A pedestrian in the US was killed this week in an accident involving a self-driving car, which is believed to be the first of this kind of accident. More >>
SMC: Fire-fighting foam - Expert Q&A
Friday, 23 March 2018, 1:50 pm | Science Media Centre
As a formal investigation continues into the use of certain fire-fighting foams in New Zealand, airports are being identified as still having stocks of the foams, use of which has been restricted since 2006. More >>
Pedestrian dies in self-driving car accident
Tuesday, 20 March 2018, 11:47 am | Science Media Centre NZ
A woman has died in Arizona after being hit by an Uber self-driving car - it is reported to be the first time a pedestrian has died as a result of a self-driving car accident. More >>
Science Deadline: Tributes to Stephen Hawking flow
Friday, 16 March 2018, 4:08 pm | Science Media Centre
Science Deadline: Tributes to Stephen Hawking flow, lead exposure endangers hearts, 'heat ' tobacco under fire, and the SMC is hiring More >>
Stephen Hawking dies age 76 - Experts respond Updated
Wednesday, 14 March 2018, 8:49 pm | Science Media Centre
World-renowned cosmologist and pioneer in theoretical physics Stephen Hawking has died in the UK aged 76. More >>
Tobacco sticks claims of reduced harm questioned
Wednesday, 14 March 2018, 1:10 pm | Science Media Centre
New US research finds that iQOS heat stick devices become hot enough to char tobacco and melt plastic, releasing toxic chemicals and increasing the amount of nicotine inhaled. More >>
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug - Expert Q&A
Tuesday, 6 March 2018, 10:26 am | Science Media Centre NZ
A number of car shipments were turned away at the border last month because they were infested with Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs. The bug has spread across the globe from its original home in East Asia and is one of border security's most wanted. More >>
New round of science journalism projects awarded
Tuesday, 6 March 2018, 10:18 am | Science Media Centre NZ
Journalists around the country are getting underway on important stories this week, thanks to grants issued in the second round of the Aotearoa New Zealand Science Journalism Fund. More >>
SMC Bulletin - Green transport with biofuels
Friday, 2 March 2018, 3:39 pm | Science Media Centre
A new report from Scion suggests that New Zealand could build a renewable low-carbon transport fuels industry, but only if there is the will to act. More >>
Flu season and the influenza vaccine
Wednesday, 28 February 2018, 11:26 am | Science Media Centre NZ
Following reports from the Northern Hemisphere that the latest season's vaccine was not as effective as expected, the SMC prepared a Q&A with influenza and immunisation experts ahead of the vaccine being made available here. More >>
Environmental economics report - Expert reaction
Tuesday, 27 February 2018, 5:14 pm | Science Media Centre
New Zealand's economy grew faster than the country's greenhouse gases over the past 25 years, according to a new report. More >>
SMC - A renewable low-carbon transport fuels industry
Monday, 26 February 2018, 5:11 pm | Science Media Centre
New Zealand could build a renewable low-carbon transport fuels industry - but only if the nation decides to act, according to a new report from Scion. More >>
Science Deadline - This Week in Sci-Tech
Friday, 23 February 2018, 3:40 pm | Science Media Centre NZ
A new study suggests that even if all nations manage to stick to their Paris Agreement targets, we're still committed to global sea level rise. More >>
Sea level rise expected even with Paris Agreement - Experts
Wednesday, 21 February 2018, 10:32 am | Science Media Centre
Even if all nations manage to stick to their Paris Agreement targets, we're still committed to sea level rise. More >>
Psa team takes top PM prize
Friday, 16 February 2018, 3:55 pm | Science Media Centre
The Plant & Food team that led the response to the kiwifruit vine-killing disease Psa has been recognised with the Prime Minister's Science Prize. More >>
