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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Science Media Centre NZ - Latest News [Page 59]

SMC Heads-Up: Psa, pollinators, sharks

Friday, 1 March 2013, 5:26 pm | Science Media Centre

Unlocking Psa's genetic secrets; Origin identified, but not route; Shark attack at Muriwai Beach; Shark attacks in NZ; Protect wild pollinators – experts; Language 'superdiversity' examined More >>

Psa Origins Mapped - Experts Respond

Thursday, 28 February 2013, 12:24 pm | Science Media Centre

Psa Origins Mapped - Experts Respond 28 February 2013 Scientists have mapped the genome of the bacteria responsible for virulent kiwifruit vine disease Psa, providing evidence for the origins and future biosecurity implications of the ongoing outbreak. More >>

SMC Heads-Up: Asteroid flyby, painkiller problems

Friday, 15 February 2013, 4:26 pm | Science Media Centre

Asteroid; First born health risk; Painkiller problems; New from the SMC; Sciblogs highlights; Research highlights More >>

Heads-Up: Pacific quake, Japan's tectonic stresses

Friday, 8 February 2013, 4:12 pm | Science Media Centre

Having trouble viewing this email? Click here Issue 217 8 - 14 February 2013 In This Issue Japan quake study Solomon Islands SCANZ conference New from the SMC New Sciblogger Sciblogs highlights Research highlights Policy News Sci-tech events Quick Links SMC ... More >>

High-tech HQ launch | Future news | What Kiwis die of

Friday, 1 February 2013, 4:01 pm | Science Media Centre

Issue 216 1 - 7 February 2013 In This Issue Future news Callaghan Innovation SCANZ conference Paul Holmes New from the SMC Seeing data on death Sciblogs highlights Research highlights Policy News Sci-tech events Quick Links SMC Alerts Briefings More >>

Callaghan Innovation launch - experts respond

Friday, 1 February 2013, 8:44 am | Science Media Centre

1 February 2013 Callaghan Innovation, the new " high-tech HQ " aiming to bolster the economic impact of the government's science and research investment, officially launches today at a breakfast event in Auckland. More >>

Auckland scientists get chance to be Science Media SAVVY

Wednesday, 30 January 2013, 12:37 pm | Science Media Centre

Auckland scientists get chance to be Science Media SAVVY 30 January 2013 Scientists in the Auckland area will get the chance to hone their media skills when the Science Media Centre brings its acclaimed Science Media SAVVY training course to the region. More >>

SMC Heads-Up: Cat-free NZ All life on Earth | SAVVY

Friday, 25 January 2013, 4:18 pm | Science Media Centre

Issue 215 25-31 January 2013 In This Issue Cats and conservation Auckland SAVVY dates Naming life Field Work? New from the SMC Sciblogs highlights Research highlights Policy News Sci-tech events Quick Links SMC Alerts Briefings More >>

Cats' impact on native wildlife - Experts respond

Wednesday, 23 January 2013, 3:14 pm | Science Media Centre

A campaign launched by economist Gareth Morgan to raise awareness about the impact of cats on native wildlife has elicited a range of opinions, but what does the evidence say? More >>

Cannabis IQ Loss Defended | Weighing Up Sugar

Friday, 18 January 2013, 4:17 pm | Science Media Centre

Cannabis IQ Loss Defended | Weighing Up Sugar Issue 214 18 - 24 January In This Issue IQ & Cannabis Auckland SAVVY dates Weighing up sugar Field Work? New from the SMC Sciblogs highlights Research highlights Policy News Sci-tech events Quick ... More >>