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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 63]
Experts on clean-up, use of dispersants
Tuesday, 11 October 2011, 11:48 am | Science Media Centre
Maritime New Zealand continues to lead an effort to stabilise the stranded cargo ship Rena, but has been hampered by bad weather, which has prevented the removal of fuel oil from the stricken ship. More >>
SMC Heads-Up: WHO clears the air, Hectors' decline, SCANZ
Friday, 30 September 2011, 3:53 pm | Science Media Centre
This week it was the World Health Organisation in retreat as it pulled figures that suggested Auckland's annual average for air quality exceeded the recommended maximum measure and was on par with Tokyo's - and much worse than Sydney's. More >>
Experts: Times Atlas overstates ice loss
Tuesday, 20 September 2011, 1:32 pm | Science Media Centre
Controversy has engulfed the venerable Times Atlas of the World, which in its newest edition, claims warming has turned 15% of Greenland's former ice-covered land "green and ice-free". More >>
Experts on the findings of the 2008/09 Diet & Nutrition
Thursday, 15 September 2011, 5:14 pm | Science Media Centre
New Zealand's latest nutrition survey shows the nation's obesity epidemic surged ahead over the past dozen years - even though the population's energy intake levels have dropped. Researchers who conducted the 2008-2009 Adult Nutrition Survey (NZANS) ... More >>
Experts on recommended slowing of ETS
Thursday, 15 September 2011, 4:31 pm | Science Media Centre
The Government today released the report of the Emissions Trading Scheme review panel, which was tasked with looking at the progress and future of the scheme designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by putting a price on emissions. More >>
SMC Heads-Up to 8 September: Bird flu revival, new SMC hire
Friday, 2 September 2011, 4:28 pm | Science Media Centre
United Nations health officials this week suggested the H5N1 bird flu virus was again on the rise and urged heightened monitoring to prevent a widespread resurgence of the deadly disease. More >>
Veteran science journalist joins the SMC
Friday, 2 September 2011, 3:16 pm | Science Media Centre
Journalists covering science-related stories now have an extra resource to draw on with former NZPA reporter Kent Atkinson joining the team at the Science Media Centre. More >>
Science Media Centre Briefing
Saturday, 27 August 2011, 11:08 am | Science Media Centre
Science Media Centre Briefing Issue 147 August 26 - September 1 In This Issue Suicide stats Chinese Medicine Obesity rising New from the SMC Sciblogs highlights Research highlights Policy updates Sci-tech events Quick Links SMC Alerts Briefings Calendar More >>
Science Media Centre Update Issue 145
Friday, 12 August 2011, 4:53 pm | Science Media Centre
Issue 145 August 12 - 18 In This Issue Smarter meters Food insecurity Moon Spooned New from the SMC Sciblogs highlights Research highlights Policy updates Sci-tech events Quick Links SMC Alerts Briefings More >>
Impacts of hydraulic fracturing or 'fracking'
Thursday, 11 August 2011, 2:26 pm | Science Media Centre
Hydraulic fracturing -- a technology commonly known as "fraccing" or "fracking" -- widely used in the oil and gas industry overseas has recently triggered some controversy in New Zealand, with critics raising questions over potential environmental impacts. ... More >>
Experts respond: UK Riots and crowd psychology
Wednesday, 10 August 2011, 4:40 pm | Science Media Centre
As rioting continues in London and other UK cities, the public are left wondering how the mob mentality of a riot develops – and how authorities can effectively respond. More >>
SMC Heads-Up to 11 August
Friday, 5 August 2011, 5:30 pm | Science Media Centre
Last night, TVNZ's Media 7 aired a special programme on science, which included Sciblogs' readers picks for the best and worst of media coverage of science stories over the past year. More >>
Science Media Centre Update Issue 144
Friday, 29 July 2011, 6:14 pm | Science Media Centre
Report highlights avoidable deaths A report on maternal and perinatal deaths has raised some tough questions about maternal care in New Zealand. The Perinatal and Maternal Mortality Review Committee (PMMRC) released a report this week examining ... More >>
Balance in science coverage, new health funds
Friday, 22 July 2011, 5:25 pm | Science Media Centre
Give less time to fringe views, BBC told As the News of the World phone hacking scandal raged on this week in the UK, a major review of the BBC's handling of science stories was released. The review led by geneticist Professor Steve Jones, was initiated ... More >>
Science Media Centre: Issue 142, July 15 - 21
Friday, 15 July 2011, 5:06 pm | Science Media Centre NZ
Scientists participating in a Science Media Centre briefing yesterday said more extreme weather can be expected in the years ahead as climate change plays a role in intensifying weather events. More >>
Australia puts a price on carbon
Monday, 11 July 2011, 2:43 pm | Science Media Centre
The Australian government yesterday unveiled plans to impose a "carbon price" on industrial emissions in a bid to combat climate change. More >>
SMC Heads-Up to 14 July: Salt, green biz and trout
Friday, 8 July 2011, 4:45 pm | Science Media Centre
A study on the benefits of lowering salt intake received a cautious response from the scientific community this week. The comprehensive study from the Cochrane Library of Reviews analysed data from all available clinical trials examining the impact ... More >>
Experts Respond: Moderate salt reduction benefits questioned
Wednesday, 6 July 2011, 3:56 pm | Science Media Centre
A review of scientific literature by The Cochrane Library suggests moderate reductions in salt intake don't lead to reduced risk of a person suffering cardiovascular events or dying. More >>
Are trout to blame for declining water quality?
Tuesday, 5 July 2011, 3:49 pm | Science Media Centre
Scientists are questioning claims by a prominent dairy industry representative, suggesting trout are a 'disastrous species' -- no better than 'freshwater stoats' -- and that farmers have been unfairly blamed for their impacts on declining water ... More >>
UPDATED: Prescription drug found in synthetic cannabis
Monday, 4 July 2011, 12:09 pm | Science Media Centre
UPDATED: Prescription drug found in synthetic cannabis products - experts respond 4 July The Ministry of Health announced on Thursday that a particular variety of the 'synthetic cannabis' smoking blends, Kronic - Pineapple Express, is being recalled ... More >>
