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Aqua Republica: take up the challenge
09/08/2016Kiwi kids and their communities can now gain a better understanding of water stewardship thanks to Aqua Republica, an online game and upcoming nationwide challenge that models the real-life water resource management going on in our cities and towns.
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Facts not feelings: Scichatnz August discussion
08/08/2016Twitterites got together online on 2 August for a virtual chat hosted by Sir Peter Gluckman - Chief Science Advisor to the Prime Minister - on what can be seen as a topical issue, given the seeming rise of populist politicians around the world: 'What should be the role of science in public policy making?'
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Meet Luca, your earliest relative
27/07/2016A team of scientists believe they may have identified the progenitor species from which you, me, and every other living organism on earth descends.
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Predator Free NZ by 2050!
26/07/2016At SciCon 2016 famed environmentalist Kevin Hackwell inspired his keynote audience by challenging all New Zealanders to commit to a predator-free New Zealand by 2040 - as reported here on NZST - an idea that he demonstrated was perfectly feasible, given DOC's past form in pest eradication. Well, the Government must have been listening, although they've taken a more cautious approach: yesterday, John Key announced concrete strategies that will contribute to the stated goal of a predator free New Zealand by 2050.
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Health & Safety at Work Act workshops: register now
26/07/2016Registration is now open for the NZASE-run series of Health and Safety at Work Act workshops, which run during August and September in centres nationwide.
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Rosemary Hipkins awarded 2016 NZASE Peter Spratt Medal
19/07/2016The winner of the 2016 NZASE Peter Spratt Medal is our very own Dr Rosemary Hipkins, as announced by NZASE president Chris Duggan at this year’s SciCon conference.
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Are NZ's scientists scared to speak up?
18/07/2016The fight for the mighty research dollar is creating some significant barriers to scientists commenting on controversial issues. ELIZABETH McLEOD discovers why some of our leading minds are calling for a Commission for Science.
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SciCon day 3: in defence of flat earthers
15/07/2016It was straight into the action on the final day of SciCon 2016, with a bright and early keynote speech entitled 'In defence of flat earthers', a provocative presentation to blow off any cobwebs that may have been picked up by members of the delegation during an intense Tuesday night’s pub quiz.