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.

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Science Media Centre NZ - Latest News [Page 72]

Swine flu outbreak - Journalists' questions answer

Tuesday, 28 April 2009, 9:36 am | Science Media Centre

District health boards around the country are tonight investigating suspected cases of swine flu as the Ministry of Health's 24 hour Healthline experiences a 60 per cent rise in call volumes as queries flood in from the public. The latest update ... More >>

Swine flu outbreak - Scientists respond

Monday, 27 April 2009, 5:07 pm | Science Media Centre

Scientists suggest Auckland students recently returned from a school trip to Mexico with flu-like symptoms are "very likely" to have been infected with a form of influenza A strain - a mix of human, pig and bird flu strains. More >>

BOOTES-3 a major boost for New Zealand astronomy

Thursday, 26 February 2009, 4:58 pm | Science Media Centre

New Zealand astronomers will seek a glimpse of the universe's first generation of stars using BOOTES-3, a new gamma-ray telescope to be opened in Blenheim tomorrow. More >>

Upcoming events, new research and backgrounders

Friday, 13 February 2009, 2:29 pm | Science Media Centre

Upcoming events, new research and SMC backgrounders and a taste of what might be on the news agenda science-wise next week. Contact us at the SMC for more information. More >>

Dissecting the Government's infrastructure package

Wednesday, 11 February 2009, 4:02 pm | Science Media Centre

The Government today outlined a $500 million package of spending that will fast track schools, roading and housing projects with the aim of keeping people in work through the recession. More >>

SMC Heads-Up: Jan 30 - Feb 5

Friday, 30 January 2009, 4:58 pm | Science Media Centre

Climate change and the bath tub effect; Issues on the science radar: Whaling deal for Japan, Auckland Island sea lions birth rate drops 31%, Otago's Egyptian mummy get's a facelift, water resources, Darwin's legacy, artificial reef a dud. NIWA: ... More >>

Bush's sweeping marine reserves: the pros and cons

Friday, 9 January 2009, 3:42 pm | Science Media Centre

President Bush this week announced the creation of three new US marine reserves in the Pacific Ocean collectively covering an area the size of Spain. More >>

SMC Heads-Up: Dec 13 - 19

Friday, 12 December 2008, 3:02 pm | Science Media Centre

Upcoming events, new research and SMC backgrounders and a taste of what might be on the news agenda science-wise next week. More >>

Experts criticise claims in new diabetes book

Monday, 8 December 2008, 11:56 am | Science Media Centre

Author Dr Neal Barnard visits New Zealand this week (8th and 9th December) to promote his book The Reverse Diabetes Diet amidst criticism from New Zealand diabetes experts. More >>

Penguin bones reveal long-lost species

Wednesday, 19 November 2008, 1:27 pm | Science Media Centre

The hoiho or yellow-eyed penguin, one of our most charismatic native species, was a stranger to New Zealand until just a few hundred years ago, according to research out today from the University of Otago. More >>

Dietitians complain about TV weight-loss series

Tuesday, 18 November 2008, 12:39 pm | Science Media Centre

TV3's weight-loss series, Downsize Me ended recently amid controversy over the accuracy of some of the nutritional information, and the approach taken by the presenters in promoting the weight loss. The New Zealand Dietetic Association, who recently ... More >>

Urgent need to act on diabetes, say experts

Tuesday, 11 November 2008, 12:27 pm | Science Media Centre

Next week is National Diabetes Awareness Week 2008 (18 to 24 November). Diabetes is a serious health issue in New Zealand with those at greatest risk including obese people, those over 40, people who do little exercise and people with a family history ... More >>

Political leaders on the big science issues

Wednesday, 22 October 2008, 11:06 am | Science Media Centre

The leaders of the country's two biggest political parties, Helen Clark and John Key, have stated their positions and policies in 10 science-related areas in response to a questionnaire put to them by the Science Media Centre. More >>

NZ quantum physics research featured in Nature

Thursday, 16 October 2008, 10:32 am | Science Media Centre

Physicist Ashton Bradley's research into the behaviour of ultra-cold atoms is gaining international recognition for New Zealand cutting-edge science. More >>

Blood test to diagnose Down Syndrome

Wednesday, 8 October 2008, 1:45 pm | Science Media Centre

For decades scientists have sought a non-invasive way to diagnose Down syndrome in babies. Current testing involves amniocentesis, which can cause miscarriages. But a new, non-invasive technique for diagnosing conditions such as Down syndrome at ... More >>