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Feeling angry? New #science research has a simple hack using paper that will instantly calm you down and bring back your inner zen 🧘
Huge congrats to the winner of the Prime Minister’s Science Prize for transformative impact - the HDGC Team led by Otago Biochemistry's Prof Parry Guilford along with Kimihauora Health and Research Clinic in Mount Maunganui. Ka mau te wehi! youtu.be/6fu87naQkBs
Final days to nominate your favourite piece of recent NZ science journalism! Nominations close May 4: smc.nz/awards
Final days to nominate your favourite piece of recent NZ science journalism! Nominations close May 4: smc.nz/awards
After exploring Jupiter's moon Io at @Caltech , Dr @eryhughes is now helping GNS understand volcanos with her sulfur modelling skills 🌋 Ery's work helps us understand and monitor NZ volcanoes and set alert levels 🌏 Read more 👉 i.mtr.cool/ofvqtkygyb
Just completed the Science Media SAVVY course run by @smcnz. Can’t recommend this course highly enough. Such a fun but intense couple of days. The team are amazing. Time to be more proactive in getting science, biodiversity, climate change, freshwater out to the public! 📢📢📢
Natural sounds are falling silent around the world....but Wellington is bucking the trend. Fun piece for the @guardian's age of extinction soundscape series looking at how my home town brought back its birdsong theguardian.com/environment/20…
The government’s Fast-track Approvals Bill emphasises short-term economic gain, but risks trading this off against New Zealand’s biodiversity. @ScienceUoA @mc_stanley1 lists 5 reasons to call for caution. theconversation.com/5-reasons-why-…
"The Fast Track Legislation will sideline science systematically," says environmental geographer Ann Brower @brower_uc. Experts react ahead of submissions closing on Friday: sciencemediacentre.co.nz/2024/04/17/how…
Alcohol harm is becoming more prevalent among older New Zealanders and less in youths, according to new findings from a University of Otago, Christchurch study looking at alcohol-related presentations across Aotearoa's hospital emergency departments. otago.ac.nz/news/newsroom/…
A just-released report highlights how New Zealand’s communities and economies are at risk if we do not protect our natural ecosystems and landscapes. The SMC asked third-party experts to comment. sciencemediacentre.co.nz/2024/04/10/the…
The Climate Commission is now welcoming public feedback on its draft advice around New Zealand’s emissions budgets and targets. The SMC asked third-party experts to comment. sciencemediacentre.co.nz/2024/04/09/cli…
The coalition government has signalled its intention to repeal the Therapeutic Products Act. What might a return to the status quo look like? sciencemediacentre.co.nz/2024/04/08/reg…
Introducing the inaugural Science Journalism Awards! "This is an opportunity to show your appreciation for talented reporters who are helping us understand the world around us," says Dacia Herbulock, SMC Director. Nominate your favourite science story: smc.nz/awards
The Government announced changes to the Building Act with the intention of making it easier and cheaper to bring in overseas building materials to New Zealand. The SMC asked experts to comment. sciencemediacentre.co.nz/2024/04/05/gov…
Social Media and Online Safety for Researchers - Wed 24 Apr, 10am Join the SMC and digital tech expert Dr Andrew Chen to hear about creating opportunities, choosing the right platform, and protecting yourself when engaging online. Register here: sciencemediacentre.co.nz/monthly-talk/#…
More than a decade after being proposed, the Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary has been scrapped. It "provided a wonderful opportunity to achieve a major global conservation win at very little cost," and its cancellation is a massive loss, says Jonathan Gardner. sciencemediacentre.co.nz/2024/03/28/ker…
Two new advisory groups will oversee reforms for the university and research sector, which is "in need of significant overhaul". Experts react: sciencemediacentre.co.nz/2024/03/27/new…
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Huge congrats to the winner of the Prime Minister’s Science Prize for transformative impact - the HDGC Team led by Otago Biochemistry's Prof Parry Guilford along with Kimihauora Health and Research Clinic in Mount Maunganui. Ka mau te wehi! youtu.be/6fu87naQkBs
Congratulations to all the winners of this years Prime Minister’s Science Prizes! Prime Minister’s science prizes recognise work in cancer genetics, psychology of music, communication of volcanic risk, student engagement, and soil science: royalsociety.org.nz/news/prime-min…
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Check out @eryhughes interview this morning on @radionz🛰️🌕rnz.co.nz/national/progr…
After exploring Jupiter's moon Io at @Caltech , Dr @eryhughes is now helping GNS understand volcanos with her sulfur modelling skills 🌋 Ery's work helps us understand and monitor NZ volcanoes and set alert levels 🌏 Read more 👉 i.mtr.cool/ofvqtkygyb
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Greenhouse gases hit their lowest level since 1999. Good: Three annual drops in a row, and all sectors contributed. Questionable: Most of the drop was burning less coal and gas for electricity, which could rebound next time there's a dry year. rnz.co.nz/news/national/…
so many natural soundscapes around the world are in the process of falling horribly silent. here is the other side: how a capital city got its morning chorus back @EvaCorlett theguardian.com/environment/20…
Today is the last day to make a submission on the government's fast-track approvals bill. As @mc_stanley1 writes, there are many reasons to object, not least because we know that, once destroyed, ecosystems can not be restored theconversation.com/5-reasons-why-…
Some excellent perspectives here for anyone wanting to do a submission
"The Fast Track Legislation will sideline science systematically," says environmental geographer Ann Brower @brower_uc. Experts react ahead of submissions closing on Friday: sciencemediacentre.co.nz/2024/04/17/how…
Expert reaction on the bill from the Science Media Centre (@smcnz), e.g. “As if to prove the point that environmental science will be sidelined, expert panel members are not required to have environmental expertise.” x.com/smcnz/status/1…
"The Fast Track Legislation will sideline science systematically," says environmental geographer Ann Brower @brower_uc. Experts react ahead of submissions closing on Friday: sciencemediacentre.co.nz/2024/04/17/how…
Great set of expert comments here on the proposed fast track legislation
"The Fast Track Legislation will sideline science systematically," says environmental geographer Ann Brower @brower_uc. Experts react ahead of submissions closing on Friday: sciencemediacentre.co.nz/2024/04/17/how…
@smcnz recently asked Liggins Senior Research Fellow and Paediatric Endocrinologist Dr Ben Albert to provide third-party expert commentary on the @bmj_latest review of evidence for puberty blockers and hormone treatment in youth. Read his feedback: bit.ly/4aUypIp
Natural sounds are falling silent around the world....but Wellington is bucking the trend. Fun piece for the @guardian's age of extinction soundscape series looking at how my home town brought back its birdsong theguardian.com/environment/20…
Beautiful video 🍁🌲 How lucky are we? #UCNZ #NewZealand
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With submissions about to close on the government’s proposed fast-track consenting legislation, @mc_stanley1 (@AucklandUni) writes that its possible impact on New Zealand’s diminished and delicate ecosystems demands proper scrutiny. theconversation.com/5-reasons-why-…