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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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Proposed Changes to NZ Marine Protection
Wednesday, 13 January 2016, 2:27 pm | Science Media Centre
New types of marine reserves and community decision-making feature in legislation overhauling the protection of New Zealand's marine life. More >>
2015 climate summary - Expert reaction
Tuesday, 12 January 2016, 10:14 am | Science Media Centre
2015 was a dry, sunny year for New Zealand, but no hotter than average overall, according NIWA's annual climate summary. More >>
Climate talks' home stretch, Capital SAVVY and 'ignorant' NZ
Friday, 11 December 2015, 2:44 pm | Science Media Centre
Negotiations are expected to go down to the wire as the deadline looms for an international climate agreement. More >>
SMC Science Deadline 4/12/15: Cancer drugs, berries, COP21
Friday, 4 December 2015, 4:31 pm | Science Media Centre
SMC Science Deadline: Cancer drugs, bad berries, COP21 and four new science media projects More >>
Berries and Hepatitis A - Expert reaction
Thursday, 3 December 2015, 11:18 am | Science Media Centre
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) Director General has issued a statement warning of a potential Hepatitis A risk associated with imported frozen berries. More >>
Science Deadline: climate talks, NZ household emissions
Friday, 27 November 2015, 3:54 pm | Science Media Centre
SMC Science Deadline: COP21 climate talks, NZ's households emissions and AusSMC turns 10 Issue 354, 27 Nov 2015 In this issue: Top news from scimex.org the Science Media Centre's news sharing platform. Anti-fat attitudes shaped early in life Voluntary ... More >>
SMC Science Deadline: Climate talks, rising seas
Monday, 23 November 2015, 9:18 am | Science Media Centre
Issue 354, 20 Nov 2015 In this issue: Climate talks Sea level rise Journalism Fellow Civics & Media Quick Links SMC Alerts Calendar Briefings Media Registration About us Contact the SMC Top news from scimex.org the Science Media Centre's news sharing ... More >>
Redefining genetic modification - Expert reaction
Wednesday, 4 November 2015, 11:59 am | Science Media Centre
The Environmental Protection Authority is planning to tweak regulations to clear up confusion over what is and is not a genetically modified organism (GMO). More >>
GMO virus approved for cancer trial - Expert reaction
Thursday, 29 October 2015, 3:47 pm | Science Media Centre
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved the use of a genetically modified virus (Pexa-Vec) for a liver cancer treatment trial. More >>
State of the Environment report - Expert reaction
Thursday, 22 October 2015, 9:46 am | Science Media Centre
The Government yesterday launched a new environmental report – Environment Aotearoa 2015 – showing the overall state of our environment. More >>
State of the Environment report - Expert reaction
Wednesday, 21 October 2015, 4:27 pm | Science Media Centre
The Government today launched a new environmental report – Environment Aotearoa 2015 – showing the overall state of our environment. More >>
SMC Science Deadline: Marsden, Kermadec sanctuary, Mars
Friday, 2 October 2015, 2:39 pm | Science Media Centre
SMC Science Deadline: Marsden under the microscope, Kermadec sanctuary & water on Mars Issue 347, 02 Oct 2015 Top news from scimex.org the Science Media Centre's news sharing platform. Students discover NZ fish's secret hunting tactic Don't bother ... More >>
Showcasing southern science, bowel screening, emissions
Friday, 21 August 2015, 4:56 pm | Science Media Centre
SMC Science Deadline: Showcasing southern science, bowel screening and emissions trade-offs Issue 342, 21 Aug 2015 Quick Links SMC Alerts Calendar Briefings Media Registration About us Contact the SMC New from the SMC In the News: Bowel cancer ... More >>
Science Deadline
Friday, 14 August 2015, 2:50 pm | Science Media Centre
Tianjin explosion investigated The exact cause of the huge explosions that rocked the Chinese port city of Tianjin remains a mystery for now, but chemical experts are assessing the situation. More >>
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 >>
