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WEB5 days ago · Expert Reactions | Published: 13 August 2024. The Government is moving forward on its intentions to overhaul restrictions on the use of gene editing and other genetic […] Continue reading. View all. New Zealand Science Media Centre Our aim is to promote accurate, evidence-based reporting on science and technology by helping the media work.
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WEBThe New Zealand Science Media Centre was launched to the media on 30 June 2008 and officially opened on 1 July 2008. From 2008-2015, the SMC drew on the experience of a Science Advisory Panel to provide advice when needed. Since then, we have invited researchers to serve on our advisory group alongside media representatives.
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WEB6 days ago · Alcohol and gambling risks may be higher among NZ’s pro rugby players – Expert Reaction. Expert Reactions | Published: 16 August 2024. Professional rugby players may have a higher risk of drinking and gambling problems compared to the general population, according to […] Continue reading. 1.
Covering Science - Science Media Centre
WEBCovering Science. Covering science can be tricky, but we’ve put together a number of resources to help out busy journalists that can be viewed as an ebook or downloaded as a PDF. These resources are also available online below. We want to help reporters who want to get the science right, so here we’re covering the basics of everything from ...
Gene tech rule changes – Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre
WEBAug 13, 2024 · Professor Michael Bunce, Genetics Expert and Honorary/Adjunct Professor at the University of Otago and Curtin University, comments: “Since rules surrounding the use of gene technologies were established in 1996 (the HSNO act) the face of genetics has changed drastically. It is therefore appropriate that legislation and regulation is also ...
Major makeover for NZ science system – Expert Reaction
WEBDec 7, 2022 · The system that supports our researchers and innovators is set for an overhaul, with the release of the “Te Ara Paerangi – Future Pathways” white paper. The blueprint will reshape Aotearoa’s research, science and innovation landscape to better fit the future, including a funding boost and a roadmap to put the reforms in place.
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WEBJul 23, 2021 · The first section of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)’s latest report is due out on 9 August.. The report will focus on establishing what scientists know about the physical science behind climate change. New Zealand scientists were involved in co-authoring chapters around water cycle changes, oceans and icesheets, the energy budget, and human influence on climate.
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WEBA big week for Long Covid research – In the News. In the News | Published: 27 May 2022. More than 2,000 people attended an Aotearoa-first Long Covid symposium, hosted by the University of Otago, where early results were […] Continue reading.
A "pervasive and ongoing invasion" of radiata pine - Expert …
WEBAug 26, 2022 · The authors say their findings demonstrate “pervasive and ongoing invasion of radiata pine outside plantations”, with more work needed to manage current invasions and prevent future ones. They recommend a levy on new non-native conifer plantations to offset costs of managing invasions, and stricter regulations to …
Surveying shows NZ trusts scientists – Expert Reaction
WEBSep 28, 2021 · Professor Marc Wilson, School of Psychology, Acting Dean, Faculty of Science, Victoria University of Wellington, comments: “This report details the results of quite large-scale surveys (e.g., 4000 New Zealanders) conducted longitudinally between March 2020 and December 2020. They show that trust of scientists is generally quite high ...
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