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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 Heads-Up: Genomes, Green Growth and Callaghan Innovation
Friday, 16 November 2012, 2:32 pm | Science Media Centre
Issue 207 16-22 November In This Issue Green Growth Genomics in NZ SMC internship Callaghan launch New from the SMC Sciblogs highlights Research highlights Policy News Sci-tech events Quick Links SMC Alerts Briefings More >>
SMC Heads-Up: Rare whales, 'flu suprises and SMC internship
Friday, 9 November 2012, 5:10 pm | Science Media Centre
Genomics in NZ Rarest whales SMC internship 'Flu suprise Kudos to Kim Hill New from the SMC Sciblogs highlights Research highlights Policy News Sci-tech events More >>
NZ forgoes Kyoto for new climate plan negotiations
Friday, 9 November 2012, 4:52 pm | Science Media Centre
New Zealand will not commit to a second round of Kyoto Protocol emissions reductions but will instead make pledges under the United Nations Convention Framework on Climate Change, the Government said this afternoon. More >>
Ross sea protection, 'superstorm' Sandy, SAVVY scientists
Friday, 2 November 2012, 4:38 pm | Science Media Centre
Issue 205 2-8 November In This Issue Ross Sea Media SAVVY Superstrom Sandy New from the SMC Sciblogs highlights Research highlights Policy News Sci-tech events Quick Links SMC Alerts Briefings Calendar More >>
SMC Heads-Up: TIN 100, Marsden Grants & Italian quake trial
Friday, 26 October 2012, 4:30 pm | Science Media Centre
TIN 100; Marsden Grants; L'Aquila Trial; Smoking Apps; New from the SMC; Sciblogs highlights; Research highlights; Policy News; Sci-tech events More >>
SMC Heads-Up: Obesity, recreational water quality, paper
Friday, 19 October 2012, 5:42 pm | Science Media Centre
In This Issue ANZOS Water Quality Big Jump Paper 2.0 New from the SMC Sciblogs highlights Research highlights Policy News Sci-tech events More >>
SMC Heads-Up: Daisy's tale, a decade of the UK SMC, Vit D
Friday, 5 October 2012, 3:59 pm | Science Media Centre
New Zealand scientists have genetically engineered a cow to produce milk lacking beta-lactoglobulin, a protein to which some people are allergic; A decade on... the UK SMC turns 10 ; Vitamin D no help against colds More >>
SMC Heads-Up: GM-Cancer link questioned, vaccines, IgNobels
Friday, 21 September 2012, 5:21 pm | Science Media Centre
GM Wheat; HPV Vaccine; IgNobel Prizes; New from the SMC; Sciblogs highlights; Research highlights; Policy News; Sci-tech events More >>
Study on cancer and GM maize - experts respond
Thursday, 20 September 2012, 11:18 am | Science Media Centre
A new study released overnight claims that GM maize treated with the herbicide RoundUp causes a variety of cancers in rats. More >>
Study on cancer and GM maize - experts respond
Thursday, 20 September 2012, 11:17 am | Science Media Centre
20 September 2012 A new study released overnight claims that GM maize treated with the herbicide RoundUp causes a variety of cancers in rats. More >>
SMC Heads-Up: GM wheat, fighting viral hepatitis and ozone
Friday, 14 September 2012, 2:39 pm | Science Media Centre
GM Wheat; Celebrating ozone; Viral Hepatitis; New from the SMC; Sciblogs highlights; Research highlights; Policy News; Sci-tech events More >>
Heads-Up: climate data, AgBiotech and plain packaging
Friday, 7 September 2012, 5:32 pm | Science Media Centre
NIWA absolved; ABIC 2012; Plain packaging; New from the SMC; Sciblogs highlights; Research highlights; Sci-tech events More >>
SMC Heads-Up: Arctic 'slushie', teen stoner IQ loss
Friday, 31 August 2012, 4:46 pm | Science Media Centre
Arctic Ice; Teen Dope; Media Skills; Sciblogs podcast; Sciblogs highlights; Research highlights; Sci-tech events; More >>
Media and communications skills workshop for scientists
Friday, 31 August 2012, 11:04 am | Science Media Centre
Scientists keen to develop their communication skills and contribute to discussion on science-related issues facing society have a valuable new resource to draw on. More >>
Record-breaking Arctic ice melt - experts respond
Wednesday, 29 August 2012, 12:47 pm | Science Media Centre
29 August 2012 Satellite measurements showing record low levels of Arctic sea ice have been announced by the US National Snow and Ice Data Center, breaking the previous record from 2007. The new data shows that sea ice extent in the Arctic has already ... More >>
Lowest Arctic Sea Ice On Record
Wednesday, 29 August 2012, 11:40 am | Science Media Centre
Lowest Arctic sea ice on record 29 August 2012 Satellite measurements showing record low levels of Arctic sea ice have been announced by the US National Snow and Ice Data Center, breaking the previous record from 2007. More >>
Science policy high on agenda
Friday, 24 August 2012, 4:48 pm | Science Media Centre
It has been a big week for science in the policy sphere, with a number of important announcements drawing attention to the government's focus on innovation. More >>
'The Pill' for men: patience required
Friday, 17 August 2012, 5:13 pm | Science Media Centre
New research has shown a promising avenue for creating a male version of 'The Pill', but experts caution that an effective contraceptive agent for males will still be some years away. More >>
NZ Suicide stats spur action
Friday, 17 August 2012, 4:58 pm | Science Media Centre
The Government is developing an action plan to tackle New Zealand's relatively high suicide rates, which were highlighted in a report released this week. The most recent suicide data were outlined in the Ministry of Health Report, Suicide Facts. More >>
Coroner inquest and HPV vaccine - expert responds
Thursday, 9 August 2012, 3:52 pm | Science Media Centre
Claims relating to vaccine safety are back in the media spotlight as an inquest into the unexplained death of teenager Jasmine Renata in 2009 continues. More >>
