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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.
Science Media Centre NZ - Latest News [Page 51]
The future of NZ science
Friday, 31 July 2015, 3:16 pm | Science Media Centre
The country’s brightest minds ponder the future of science in a special issue of theJournal of Royal Society of New Zealand, published today. More >>
Science Deadline
Friday, 24 July 2015, 12:49 pm | Science Media Centre
Kiwi evolved specially adapted smell detectors to help them cope with nocturnal life, according to a new study that has mapped out the genome—the entire genetic code—of the North Island brown kiwi. More >>
Science Deadline - June 26
Friday, 26 June 2015, 3:25 pm | Science Media Centre
Antarctica is teeming with life, but that life needs protection, say the authors of a new review published in Nature . More >>
SMC Science Deadline: Ecstasy, rethinking GM, water
Friday, 19 June 2015, 4:58 pm | Science Media Centre
SMC Science Deadline: Easing up on ecstasy, rethinking GM and protecting NZ's waters Issue 333, 19 Jun 2015 New from the SMC Reflections: Dr Anne Galloway on live animal shipments Expert Reaction: Should pure ‘ecstasy’ be regulated? Expert Reaction: ... More >>
Hemp oil, sexism in science and planning public engagement
Friday, 12 June 2015, 5:00 pm | Science Media Centre
This week saw researchers and comms managers from across the science system come together to share ideas for better communications and public engagement. More >>
Cannabidiol as a seizure treatment - Expert reaction
Wednesday, 10 June 2015, 2:07 pm | Science Media Centre
Health authorities have approved the use of cannabis derived medication Elixinol - on a one-off basis - to treat a coma patient encountering ongoing seizures. But does it work? More >>
Deadline: Social media, climate targets, top scientists
Friday, 5 June 2015, 5:00 pm | Science Media Centre
SMC Science Deadline: How NZ research institutions use social media, climate targets and honouring top scientists More >>
Science Deadline
Friday, 22 May 2015, 4:31 pm | Science Media Centre
The national Budget, announced yesterday, reveals a number of new science and innovation initiatives - including science for the regions, R&D boosts, and better monitoring of the science system. More >>
Doomed spacecraft, methane breakthrough and landslides
Friday, 1 May 2015, 2:38 pm | Science Media Centre
A Russian spacecraft due to deliver supplies to the International Space Station has failed in its mission and is now spinning uncontrollably as it orbits Earth. More >>
This Week in Sci-Tech
Friday, 24 April 2015, 3:51 pm | Science Media Centre
In an unexpected - and potentially unwelcome - world first, Chinese researchers have tweaked the genomes of human embryos. More >>
Scientists on speaking out
Friday, 10 April 2015, 2:49 pm | Science Media Centre
The NZAS's (New Zealand Association of Scientists) conference in Wellington today had experts sharing their experiences, and encouraging others, in speaking publicly. The conference, titled Going public: scientists speaking out on difficult issues ... More >>
Deadline: A comms conundrum, DIY video and NZ mouth cancer
Thursday, 2 April 2015, 3:53 pm | Science Media Centre
SMC Science Deadline: A comms conundrum, DIY video and NZ mouth cancer Issue 322, 02 Apr 2015 New from the SMC In the news: NZ falling behind in human rights issues Expert reaction: Does watching TV increase diabetes risk? Expert reaction: Mouth ... More >>
Pharma transparency needed
Friday, 27 March 2015, 4:44 pm | Science Media Centre
Health researchers are calling for greater disclosure of payments from drug companies to doctors in New Zealand More >>
Skin cream spurs superbug
Friday, 20 March 2015, 3:36 pm | Science Media Centre
Over-prescribing of skin creams may have contributed to antibiotic resistance in New Zealand, according to research presented at a high profile conference this week. More >>
Poison powder threat
Friday, 13 March 2015, 4:22 pm | Science Media Centre
Scientists stepped up this week to explain the toxicity of 1080 poison as police went public on threats to food supply. More >>
Air quality could be better
Friday, 6 March 2015, 2:42 pm | Science Media Centre
New Zealand air quality is good but could be better, says the Parlimentary Commissioner for the Environment, who has called on the government to change the way it measures air quality. More >>
Q-fly, scientists on screen and fluoride study questioned
Friday, 27 February 2015, 3:42 pm | Science Media Centre
In the News: What can NZ learn from Japanese earthquakes? In the News: No link found between brain cancer and mobile use Expert Reaction: Water fluoridation and underactive thyroid Expert Reaction: Fruit fly incursion More >>
Ozone gains under threat
Friday, 20 February 2015, 3:18 pm | Science Media Centre
An unregulated class of ozone-depleting chemicals could undermine international ozone recovery efforts, say UK researchers. More >>
Short-lived chemicals threaten ozone progress
Thursday, 19 February 2015, 12:56 pm | Science Media Centre
19 February, 2015 Scientists report that chemicals that are not controlled by a United Nations treaty designed to protect the Ozone Layer are contributing to ozone depletion. More >>
Fat debate, TPPA medical fears and $1.9M fund for engagement
Friday, 13 February 2015, 5:10 pm | Science Media Centre
SMC Science Deadline: Fat debate, TPPA medical fears and $1.9M fund for science engagement More >>
