Science
Kitmap resource platform launched, seeks to optimise use of Aotearoa New Zealand's scitech research infrastructure
20th Sep 24, 2:47pm
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Kitmap resource platform launched, seeks to optimise use of Aotearoa New Zealand's scitech research infrastructure
Scientists reviewed 7000 studies on microplastics. Their alarming conclusion puts humanity on notice
20th Sep 24, 10:43am
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Scientists reviewed 7000 studies on microplastics. Their alarming conclusion puts humanity on notice
Dung beetles inspire researchers to build AI sensor to orientate with the help of the Milky Way
22nd Aug 24, 1:47pm
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Dung beetles inspire researchers to build AI sensor to orientate with the help of the Milky Way
Air New Zealand won’t be the last company to miss its climate goals – here’s why
16th Aug 24, 10:27am
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Air New Zealand won’t be the last company to miss its climate goals – here’s why
Murray Grimwood shines a light on what academics discuss among themselves when thinking about the global future. He reduxes some key presentations from a 2023 Stockholm conference you should watch
28th Jun 24, 12:00pm
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Murray Grimwood shines a light on what academics discuss among themselves when thinking about the global future. He reduxes some key presentations from a 2023 Stockholm conference you should watch
Murray Grimwood says the future will be so different we need to go back to basics, and with degrowth inevitable it'd be better done voluntarily
15th Jun 24, 9:21am
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Murray Grimwood says the future will be so different we need to go back to basics, and with degrowth inevitable it'd be better done voluntarily
GeoNet funding only bright spot in Budget that's otherwise grim for science and research & development
31st May 24, 10:13am
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GeoNet funding only bright spot in Budget that's otherwise grim for science and research & development
Keith Woodford notes bird flu has been evolving rapidly with unknown consequences. It's now worldwide except for New Zealand and Australia
24th Apr 24, 2:38pm
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Keith Woodford notes bird flu has been evolving rapidly with unknown consequences. It's now worldwide except for New Zealand and Australia
UK and NZ scientists turn Southern Cross NEXT cable across the Tasman into an earthquake detector
24th Apr 24, 11:32am
UK and NZ scientists turn Southern Cross NEXT cable across the Tasman into an earthquake detector
The disagreement between two climate scientists that could decide our future
12th Dec 23, 7:02am
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The disagreement between two climate scientists that could decide our future
Harnessing the oceans to ‘bury’ carbon has huge potential – and risk – so New Zealand needs to move with caution
8th Dec 23, 9:46am
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Harnessing the oceans to ‘bury’ carbon has huge potential – and risk – so New Zealand needs to move with caution
Ailie Gallant & Kimberley Reid say we haven’t yet failed to meet the Paris climate targets, but July's record heat shows we are dangerously close to the line
14th Sep 23, 10:38am
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Ailie Gallant & Kimberley Reid say we haven’t yet failed to meet the Paris climate targets, but July's record heat shows we are dangerously close to the line
Murray Grimwood looks at the importance of knowledge, education and critical thinking in a finite world
10th Jul 23, 2:24pm
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Murray Grimwood looks at the importance of knowledge, education and critical thinking in a finite world
The National Party would lift an 'effective ban' on genetic modification in New Zealand to unlock economic and climate benefits of the technology
11th Jun 23, 11:21am
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The National Party would lift an 'effective ban' on genetic modification in New Zealand to unlock economic and climate benefits of the technology
Global warming to bring record hot year by 2028 – probably our first above 1.5°C limit, Andrew King says
18th May 23, 10:54am
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Global warming to bring record hot year by 2028 – probably our first above 1.5°C limit, Andrew King says
Floods, cyclones, thunderstorms: Is climate change to blame for New Zealand’s summer of extreme weather?
15th Mar 23, 9:41am
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Floods, cyclones, thunderstorms: Is climate change to blame for New Zealand’s summer of extreme weather?
Climate science does not distinguish between urban and rural, cocky and townie. It will take both to bring NZ safely through the dangerous 21st century
22nd Nov 21, 8:58am
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Climate science does not distinguish between urban and rural, cocky and townie. It will take both to bring NZ safely through the dangerous 21st century
A cautionary tale of first principles: embraced in the desperation of crisis; abandoned in the hubris of victory; trending inexorably towards national tragedy
15th Nov 21, 8:44am
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A cautionary tale of first principles: embraced in the desperation of crisis; abandoned in the hubris of victory; trending inexorably towards national tragedy
Business groups, experts and politicians respond to the Government's new Covid-19 framework
22nd Oct 21, 1:26pm
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Business groups, experts and politicians respond to the Government's new Covid-19 framework
James Shaw must know that neither New Zealanders, nor the rest of humanity, will take the urgent and transformative action that Science now deems necessary to stave-off climate catastrophe
18th Oct 21, 9:18am
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James Shaw must know that neither New Zealanders, nor the rest of humanity, will take the urgent and transformative action that Science now deems necessary to stave-off climate catastrophe
Economist Brian Easton suggests that perhaps one of the reasons for vaccination hesitancy is that we are too casual about what constitutes science
6th Sep 21, 9:02am
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Economist Brian Easton suggests that perhaps one of the reasons for vaccination hesitancy is that we are too casual about what constitutes science
Reconnecting New Zealanders to the World forum live stream
12th Aug 21, 9:38am
Reconnecting New Zealanders to the World forum live stream
In this horrible year of 2020, we have learned some important lessons about the importance of leadership and the power of science, Chris Trotter says
21st Dec 20, 9:27am
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In this horrible year of 2020, we have learned some important lessons about the importance of leadership and the power of science, Chris Trotter says
Arguments about regenerative agriculture illustrate the challenges of creating informed debate. More generally, democracies depend on voters understanding complex issues
3rd Dec 20, 8:01am
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Arguments about regenerative agriculture illustrate the challenges of creating informed debate. More generally, democracies depend on voters understanding complex issues
Govt allocates hundreds of millions towards finding a Covid-19 vaccine; Details of exactly where funding is going kept under wraps for commercial reasons
27th Aug 20, 10:03am
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Govt allocates hundreds of millions towards finding a Covid-19 vaccine; Details of exactly where funding is going kept under wraps for commercial reasons