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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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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 >>
Regulator asks how gene-edited food should be treated
Thursday, 15 February 2018, 11:02 am | Science Media Centre
Planning for future GM foods coming down the line, the food safety regulator, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for suggestions for how it should consider applications for foods that have been made using new genetic techniques ... More >>
Science Deadline: More cancer evidence after unethical study
Friday, 9 February 2018, 4:16 pm | Science Media Centre
Cancer after unethical study A new study has uncovered more women who went on to develop cancer after being unknowingly part of the 'Unfortunate Experiment' at National Women's Hospital. More >>
Your chance to dig deeper on science-related stories
Thursday, 1 February 2018, 1:04 pm | Science Media Centre
Applications are being accepted in the second round of funding of the Aotearoa New Zealand Science Journalism Fund. More >>
Child Poverty Reduction Bill - Expert reaction
Thursday, 1 February 2018, 10:35 am | Science Media Centre NZ
The Prime Minister has announced a proposed Child Poverty Reduction Bill, which would set in law targets to reduce child poverty. Ten-year targets would include reducing the proportion of children living in low-income households and those in ... More >>
Rocket Lab | massive stars | Auckland SAVVY
Friday, 26 January 2018, 4:11 pm | Science Media Centre
Rocket Lab makes orbit, clue to how massive stars form and last chance to apply for Auckland SAVVY More >>
SMC Alert: Rocket Lab successful launch
Sunday, 21 January 2018, 3:51 pm | Science Media Centre
SMC Alert: Rocket Lab successful launch and payload deployment - Expert reaction Rocket Lab successfully launched its Electron rocket and deployed satellites into orbit this afternoon, a milestone for the company and New Zealand's fledgling private ... More >>
