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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 Bulletin: More earthquakes in 2018?
Friday, 24 November 2017, 3:01 pm | Science Media Centre
More earthquakes in 2018? A report makes headlines around the world, with scientists saying we could be set for more intense earthquakes from next year. More >>
Reports of increased earthquakes in 2018 - Expert reaction
Monday, 20 November 2017, 1:18 pm | Science Media Centre
A media report from the weekend suggests a link between the Earth's rotation and an increase in intense earthquakes. More >>
Herbicides linked to antibiotic resistance - Expert reaction
Saturday, 18 November 2017, 12:59 pm | Science Media Centre
New Zealand researchers have found the active ingredients in commonly-used weed killers can cause bacteria to be less susceptible to antibiotics. More >>
SMC: Gene drives in conservation
Friday, 17 November 2017, 8:43 pm | Science Media Centre
Gene drives in conservation Researchers have called for caution when considering the possible future use of gene editing technologies for conservation. More >>
SMC: 2017 another scorcher year
Friday, 10 November 2017, 9:06 pm | Science Media Centre
2017 another scorcher year 2017 is set to be in the top three hottest years on record, with record-breaking extreme weather, according to the World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO’s) provisional statement on the state of the climate. More >>
2017 set to be another scorcher - Expert Reaction
Tuesday, 7 November 2017, 9:43 am | Science Media Centre
2017 is set to be in the top three hottest years on record, with record-breaking extreme weather, according to the World Meteorological Organization's (WMO's) provisional statement on the state of the climate. More >>
SMC: Marsden Fund awards $84m
Friday, 3 November 2017, 3:41 pm | Science Media Centre
A total of 133 research projects have been funded in the latest round of the Marsden Fund, for a total of $84.6 million. More >>
$84.6m awarded by Marsden Fund - Expert reaction
Thursday, 2 November 2017, 2:17 pm | Science Media Centre
A total of 133 research projects have been funded in the latest round of the Marsden Fund, for a total of $84.6 million – an increase over last year's $65m. More >>
SMC: Climate's impact on NZ health and more
Friday, 27 October 2017, 4:38 pm | Science Media Centre
Climate's impact on NZ health Climate change will impact human health both directly – through heat waves and weather events – and indirectly by challenging our mental health, according to a new report. More >>
10 Year Target to Boost Research & Development
Wednesday, 25 October 2017, 8:59 am | Science Media Centre
The Labour-New Zealand First coalition will undertake to increase spending on research & development to 2% of GDP over ten years, according to the agreement released yesterday . More >>
Science could be in for shake-up
Friday, 20 October 2017, 3:04 pm | Science Media Centre
With strong policy commitments on R&D spending, climate change and freshwater quality, science funding and research priorities may change. More >>
Science Deadline
Friday, 13 October 2017, 2:40 pm | Science Media Centre
In this issue: Camera project shows extent of junk food, booze ads, orca-sized toothache, and 21 medals for NZ researchers. More >>
Volcanic activity in Bali, Vanuatu, Mexico - Expert reaction
Thursday, 28 September 2017, 5:18 pm | Science Media Centre
A mass evacuation has been ordered from Vanuatu's Ambae Island following a volcanic eruption. GNS Science volcanologist Brad Scott is heading to Vanuatu on Friday to work with the local GeoHazards Group. He provided some background information on ... More >>
What is AMB-FUBINACA? - Expert reaction
Friday, 15 September 2017, 3:19 pm | Science Media Centre
Yesterday, New Zealand Police confirmed 20 deaths linked to synthetic drugs since July. Most of the samples from people who had died, and those seized in raids by police, were found to contain the dangerous chemical AMB-FUBINACA. More >>
Cassini's grand Saturn finale - Expert Reaction
Wednesday, 13 September 2017, 3:42 pm | Science Media Centre
After a 20 year mission, NASA's spacecraft Cassini will meet its demise this week by plunging into Saturn's atmosphere and burning up. More >>
Political parties on science
Friday, 25 August 2017, 4:37 pm | Science Media Centre
Political parties on science With election season in full swing, the SMC canvassed political parties on 10 science-related issues. More >>
Election 2017 and science
Thursday, 24 August 2017, 10:02 am | Science Media Centre
Ahead of the 2017 general election, scheduled to be held on September 23, the Science Media Centre posed ten science-related policy questions to political parties. More >>
$20,000 in grants awarded to science journalism projects
Monday, 21 August 2017, 10:27 am | Science Media Centre
Journalists around the country are getting underway on important stories ranging from driverless cars to gene editing to sea level rise this week, thanks to grants issued in the first round of the Aotearoa-New Zealand Science Journalism Fund. Twenty ... More >>
Science Deadline: Water royalties, seabed mining, Kauri
Friday, 11 August 2017, 4:12 pm | Science Media Centre
Fresh water policies abound National and Labour touted their fresh water policies this week, with Jacinda Adern's announcement to charge farmers and water bottlers a royalty making the biggest splash. On Tuesday, National announced that 100 rivers ... More >>
SMC ALERT: Preventing the spread of Kauri dieback
Friday, 11 August 2017, 11:10 am | Science Media Centre
Scientists say the best chance of preventing the spread of kauri dieback disease is compliance: use the cleaning stations, stay on track and don't go in closed-off areas. More >>
