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$44 million for New Zealand researchers
Friday, 7 September 2007, 12:53 am | The Royal Society of New Zealand
The Marsden Fund has announced its investment of NZ$44 million (incl. GST) in a wide range of leading-edge research projects. A total of 93 new projects have been given the go-ahead, advancing New Zealand research excellence in the sciences, engineering, ... More >>
Science Headlines – Family Violence
Friday, 27 July 2007, 4:54 pm | The Royal Society of New Zealand
As another case of child abuse hits New Zealand’s headlines, scientists comment here on our child abuse rates, the need for early prevention, and links between partner violence and child abuse. More >>
Science Headlines – Dangerous driving
Wednesday, 25 July 2007, 9:40 am | The Royal Society of New Zealand
For more information you may contact any of the following scientists directly, or email headlinescience@rsnz.org or call 04 4705758. More >>
Otago Students Win BIG Science Adventure
Saturday, 7 July 2007, 2:43 pm | The Royal Society of New Zealand
Three Otago Girls High pupils were announced as the winners of the 2007 Freemasons BIG Science Adventures secondary school DVD competition at an event in Dunedin tonight, winning the grand prize of an expedition to the UK and remote eastern Greenland. ... More >>
Science Headlines - America's Cup
Tuesday, 26 June 2007, 9:35 am | The Royal Society of New Zealand
All eyes are on Emirates Team New Zealand. Hi-tech New Zealand companies and leading university departments have contributed to the years of research, testing and training behind the campaign. Find out about the science of sail design; what makes good ‘grinding’; ... More >>
Antarctic events for wintery Wellington
Friday, 22 June 2007, 11:44 am | The Royal Society of New Zealand
The Royal Society of New Zealand is hosting three events in early July in association with Antarctica: 50 Years on the Ice, a conference celebrating New Zealand's involvement in the Antarctic. More >>
Science Headlines - Teenagers
Monday, 21 May 2007, 9:54 am | The Royal Society of New Zealand
As a weekend “horror crash” brings the media spotlight once again upon teenagers, Science Headlines talks to six New Zealand researchers about the teenage years – an entirely modern phenomenon. Find out why teenagers don’t wear seatbelts and ... More >>
Science Headlines - Amphetamines
Tuesday, 20 February 2007, 3:27 pm | The Royal Society of New Zealand
As ‘P’arrests clog up the Auckland courts, and ecstasy tablets are found to also contain methamphetamine, New Zealand scientists comment on the amphetamine drug scene. More >>
Expedition to Greenland on Offer
Wednesday, 14 February 2007, 3:36 pm | The Royal Society of New Zealand
The prize for the next Freemasons BIG Science Adventures secondary school DVD competition will be four places on a guided expedition to Greenland in August 2007. To enter, teams of three students (Years 11-13) and a teacher are tasked with producing a five ... More >>
Climate Change Seminars at Victoria University
Friday, 2 February 2007, 11:03 am | The Royal Society of New Zealand
With the release of new key science findings from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in Paris today (2 February), two seminars will be held at Victoria University's Rutherford House, Ground Floor, Bunny St, Pipitea Campus, Wellington ... More >>
The Draft New Zealand Energy Strategy
Friday, 15 December 2006, 10:30 am | The Royal Society of New Zealand
Monday saw the release of the draft New Zealand Energy Strategy, at the head of a long line of discussion documents aiming at reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. The Royal Society's Energy Panel produced a major report to inform this strategy ... More >>
Royal Society honours top New Zealand scientist
Thursday, 16 November 2006, 8:54 am | The Royal Society of New Zealand
Professor Ted Baker has been awarded the Rutherford Medal, the highest honour for scientists conferred by the Royal Society of New Zealand. More >>
Expedition to Greenland on Offer
Tuesday, 31 October 2006, 4:31 pm | The Royal Society of New Zealand
The prize for the next Freemasons BIG Science Adventures secondary school DVD competition will be a place on a guided expedition to Greenland in 2007. To enter, teams of three students (Years 11-13) and a teacher are tasked with producing a five-minute programme ... More >>
Synchrotrons: splitting hairs
Thursday, 26 October 2006, 10:46 am | The Royal Society of New Zealand
Australian researchers recently used a United States synchrotron to identify arsenic in a hair belonging to the famous and long-dead racehorse Phar Lap. Synchrotrons are a highly useful investigative tool for a number of areas of science from archaeology ... More >>
2007 Teacher Fellowships Awards Announced
Wednesday, 27 September 2006, 4:37 pm | The Royal Society of New Zealand
Research Science and Technology Minister Hon Steve Maharey will announce the 2007 Science Mathematics and Technology Teacher Fellowships on Wednesday evening. Many of the 54 Teacher Fellowship recipients have travelled from all over New Zealand ... More >>
Royal Society Advice on New Zealand Energy Future
Friday, 22 September 2006, 1:54 pm | The Royal Society of New Zealand
The Energy Panel of the Royal Society of New Zealand has released its report "2020: Energy Opportunities", in advance of a presentation and discussion of the report on Monday 2 October in Wellington. The Panel comprises a selection of our best energy ... More >>
Science Headlines - Landslips and Erosion
Thursday, 17 August 2006, 3:04 pm | The Royal Society of New Zealand
As water-logged soils fall onto roads and unstable slopes endanger buildings, scientists comment on landslides and erosion in New Zealand More >>
Wellington High Wins BIG Science
Monday, 7 August 2006, 1:14 pm | The Royal Society of New Zealand
Sir Edmund Hillary announced the Wellington team the winner of the Freemasons-sponsored BIG Science Adventures video competition today. Students Hannah Newport, Josh Barnes, Joe Russell, teacher Mark Sweeney, and natural history film mentor Melissa Sapietra ... More >>
Adventurous Students Vie for Antarctic Expedition
Tuesday, 13 June 2006, 12:54 am | The Royal Society of New Zealand
The first of six teams of high-school students are off on Freemasons-sponsored documentary-making expeditions around the country today – made more adventurous by the inclement weather. The teams will film scientists at work in various spectacular locations. The prize ... More >>
Are Angels Ok? Takes Off
Monday, 29 May 2006, 3:25 pm | The Royal Society of New Zealand
On Wednesday 31 May, ten of New Zealand's finest creative writers will come together in Wellington to launch an innovative new book that traverses – in equal measures – the topics of wormholes, family, clouds, dark matter and love. More >>
