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NEW ZEALAND SCIENCE MEDIA CENTRE The Canterbury region is being hit hard by heavy rain and rising floodwaters. Canterbury Civil Defence has warned of further The Science Media Centre is New Zealand’s only trusted, independent source of information for the media on all issues related to science ABOUT - SCIENCE MEDIA CENTRE The Science Media Centre is New Zealand's only trusted, independent source of information for the media on all issues related to science. Thousands of news stories providing context from and quoting New Zealand researchers have been published as a direct result of our work. View the Science Media WHY DID CANTERBURY FLOOD? As the rains ease and river levels drop, residents are still cut off by damage to roads and bridges, and travellers remain stranded. Now scientists are trying to understand this event and the challenge of clean-up and recovery. The SMC asked experts to FLOODS CAUSE ASHBURTON BRIDGE TO SLUMP Heavy flooding in Canterbury has caused the Ashburton Bridge to slump. Officials say the bridge is likely to be closed for at least several days, cutting off access to the Canterbury town. The SMC asked experts to comment. Alessandro Palermo, Professor in Structural Engineering, * Facebook
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CYBER ATTACK CRIPPLES WAIKATO HOSPITALS All phones and computers across Waikato DHB have been taken down by a cyber security incident, leaving clinical services scrambling. The DHB has called in external help, and says it refuses to pay any ransom demanded. The SMC asked experts to COVID-19 VACCINE SAFETY MONITORING IN NZ New Zealand's medicines regulator has published its first report on adverse reactions experienced by New Zealanders getting the Pfizer Covid-19 jab. There were three serious cases reported out of the more than 15,000 doses given from 20 February to NEW ZEALAND SCIENCE MEDIA CENTRE The Canterbury region is being hit hard by heavy rain and rising floodwaters. Canterbury Civil Defence has warned of further The Science Media Centre is New Zealand’s only trusted, independent source of information for the media on all issues related to science ABOUT - SCIENCE MEDIA CENTRE The Science Media Centre is New Zealand's only trusted, independent source of information for the media on all issues related to science. Thousands of news stories providing context from and quoting New Zealand researchers have been published as a direct result of our work. View the Science Media WHY DID CANTERBURY FLOOD? As the rains ease and river levels drop, residents are still cut off by damage to roads and bridges, and travellers remain stranded. Now scientists are trying to understand this event and the challenge of clean-up and recovery. The SMC asked experts to FLOODS CAUSE ASHBURTON BRIDGE TO SLUMP Heavy flooding in Canterbury has caused the Ashburton Bridge to slump. Officials say the bridge is likely to be closed for at least several days, cutting off access to the Canterbury town. The SMC asked experts to comment. Alessandro Palermo, Professor in Structural Engineering,Department o
CYBER ATTACK CRIPPLES WAIKATO HOSPITALS All phones and computers across Waikato DHB have been taken down by a cyber security incident, leaving clinical services scrambling. The DHB has called in external help, and says it refuses to pay any ransom demanded. The SMC asked experts to COVID-19 VACCINE SAFETY MONITORING IN NZ New Zealand's medicines regulator has published its first report on adverse reactions experienced by New Zealanders getting the Pfizer Covid-19 jab. There were three serious cases reported out of the more than 15,000 doses given from 20 February to 2021 IS "ABSOLUTELY CRITICAL" FOR CLIMATE AND NATURE The biodiversity and climate emergencies can’t be solved in isolation, says a new UN-backed report – we either solve both or we solve neither.. The IPBES report – which includes New Zealand authors – highlights actions that will benefit both the climate and biodiversity, like saving wetlands, increasing protected natural areas, and improving sustainable farming. ABOUT - SCIENCE MEDIA CENTRE The Science Media Centre is New Zealand’s only trusted, independent source of information for the media on all issues related to science. Thousands of news stories providing context from and quoting New Zealand researchers have been published as a direct result of ourwork.
ASTRAZENECA VACCINE LINKED TO BLEEDING DISORDER, PFIZER New Zealand-led research shows the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine is associated with a small increased risk of a rare bleeding disorder. However, the study – which looked at more than 2.5 million people vaccinated in Scotland – finds no link between clotting or bleeding and the Pfizer vaccine, which is being used in New Zealand. The SMC asked experts to comment on the findings. SCIENTISTS AND ILLUSTRATORS UNITE FOR DRAWING SCIENCE Last year, during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, a remarkable collaboration emerged between cartoonist Toby Morris and microbiologist Dr Siouxsie Wiles. Their work together highlighted the value of clear, accessible and creative science communication. In collaboration with the Science Media WHO SEEKS END TO HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSE IN MENTAL HEALTH CARE A new World Health Organization guide seeks to end violations of human rights in mental health care. Human rights abuses and coercive practices remain common across the globe, yet people-centred, community-based approaches have proven success, it says. The guidance cites a South Auckland example COULD COVID-19 MUTATIONS WEAKEN VACCINES? A new Covid-19 mutation nicknamed ‘Eek’, which could reduce vaccine efficacy, is becoming increasingly prevalent.. Overseas researchers have said the increase in dominance of variants carrying E484K mutations could seriously complicate vaccination efforts.. The SMC posed questions about mutations and vaccines to experts. Dr Jemma Geoghegan, Virologist, Senior Lecturer, University of INSIDE THE CLIMATE COMMISSION'S MODELLING The Climate Change Commission has drawn on several models to help shape its advice to government, which is due to be made public tomorrow. Two external reviewers explain more about the models - and how the results compare with overseas work. Toon Vandyck and COMMUNITY-BASED MENTAL HEALTH ARCHIVES A new World Health Organization guide seeks to end violations of human rights in mental health care. Human rights abuses and coercive practices The Science Media Centre is New Zealand’s only trusted, independent source of information for the media on all issues relatedto science
COVID-19 VACCINES DEVELOPED WITH HUMAN EMBRYONIC CELLS Religious leaders and anti-abortion groups have raised concerns over the use of human cells in COVID-19 vaccine development. Senior Catholic leaders in the United States and Canada, along with other anti-abortion groups, have protested the use of cells derived from electively aborted human fetuses. Yesterday, Anglican Archbishop of Sydney Glenn Davies said he would likely boycott the WHAT JOURNALISTS WANT Experts have an important role to play in the media cycle. Discoveries and “breakthroughs” can lead the news agenda, while on breaking news stories, journalists look for expert analysis to provide essential background and authoritative perspectives on complex topics. When the media start calling, i NEW ZEALAND SCIENCE MEDIA CENTRE The Canterbury region is being hit hard by heavy rain and rising floodwaters. Canterbury Civil Defence has warned of further The Science Media Centre is New Zealand’s only trusted, independent source of information for the media on all issues related to science ABOUT - SCIENCE MEDIA CENTRE About. The Science Media Centre is New Zealand’s only trusted, independent source of information for the media on all issues related to science. Thousands of news stories providing context from and quoting New Zealand researchers have been published as a direct result of our work. We cover hundreds of issues, from the Canterbury andKaikōura
WHY DID CANTERBURY FLOOD? The floods this week far exceeded the 10-year event record levels in most of Canterbury’s small braided rivers. Floods in the large alpine rivers, like the Rakaia and Waimakariri, are strongly affected by westerly rain moving over the Southern Alps, and less by northeasterly rain. So the floods this week in the alpine rivers wererelatively
FLOODS CAUSE ASHBURTON BRIDGE TO SLUMP Heavy flooding in Canterbury has caused the Ashburton Bridge to slump. Officials say the bridge is likely to be closed for at least several days, cutting off access to the Canterbury town. The SMC asked experts to comment. Alessandro Palermo, Professor in Structural Engineering,Department o
CYBER ATTACK CRIPPLES WAIKATO HOSPITALS All phones and computers across Waikato DHB have been taken down by a cyber security incident, leaving clinical services scrambling. The DHB has called in external help, and says it refuses to pay any ransom demanded. The SMC asked experts to NZ'S GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS DRASTICALLY RISE AND FALL The latest greenhouse gas inventory shows that in 2019 emissions rose by 2 per cent on the previous year. The Ministry for the Environment said it is mainly due to increases in emissions from manufacturing and construction, and public electricity and heat NEW ZEALAND SCIENCE MEDIA CENTRE The Canterbury region is being hit hard by heavy rain and rising floodwaters. Canterbury Civil Defence has warned of further The Science Media Centre is New Zealand’s only trusted, independent source of information for the media on all issues related to science ABOUT - SCIENCE MEDIA CENTRE About. The Science Media Centre is New Zealand’s only trusted, independent source of information for the media on all issues related to science. Thousands of news stories providing context from and quoting New Zealand researchers have been published as a direct result of our work. We cover hundreds of issues, from the Canterbury andKaikōura
WHY DID CANTERBURY FLOOD? The floods this week far exceeded the 10-year event record levels in most of Canterbury’s small braided rivers. Floods in the large alpine rivers, like the Rakaia and Waimakariri, are strongly affected by westerly rain moving over the Southern Alps, and less by northeasterly rain. So the floods this week in the alpine rivers wererelatively
FLOODS CAUSE ASHBURTON BRIDGE TO SLUMP Heavy flooding in Canterbury has caused the Ashburton Bridge to slump. Officials say the bridge is likely to be closed for at least several days, cutting off access to the Canterbury town. The SMC asked experts to comment. Alessandro Palermo, Professor in Structural Engineering,Department o
CYBER ATTACK CRIPPLES WAIKATO HOSPITALS All phones and computers across Waikato DHB have been taken down by a cyber security incident, leaving clinical services scrambling. The DHB has called in external help, and says it refuses to pay any ransom demanded. The SMC asked experts to NZ'S GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS DRASTICALLY RISE AND FALL The latest greenhouse gas inventory shows that in 2019 emissions rose by 2 per cent on the previous year. The Ministry for the Environment said it is mainly due to increases in emissions from manufacturing and construction, and public electricity and heat 2021 IS "ABSOLUTELY CRITICAL" FOR CLIMATE AND NATURE The biodiversity and climate emergencies can’t be solved in isolation, says a new UN-backed report – we either solve both or we solve neither.. The IPBES report – which includes New Zealand authors – highlights actions that will benefit both the climate and biodiversity, like saving wetlands, increasing protected natural areas, and improving sustainable farming. ABOUT - SCIENCE MEDIA CENTRE About. The Science Media Centre is New Zealand’s only trusted, independent source of information for the media on all issues related to science. Thousands of news stories providing context from and quoting New Zealand researchers have been published as a direct result of our work. We cover hundreds of issues, from the Canterbury andKaikōura
ASTRAZENECA VACCINE LINKED TO BLEEDING DISORDER, PFIZER New Zealand-led research shows the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine is associated with a small increased risk of a rare bleeding disorder. However, the study – which looked at more than 2.5 million people vaccinated in Scotland – finds no link between clotting or bleeding and the Pfizer vaccine, which is being used in New Zealand. The SMC asked experts to comment on the findings. SCIENTISTS AND ILLUSTRATORS UNITE FOR DRAWING SCIENCE Last year, during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, a remarkable collaboration emerged between cartoonist Toby Morris and microbiologist Dr Siouxsie Wiles. Their work together highlighted the value of clear, accessible and creative science communication. In collaboration with the Science Media WHO SEEKS END TO HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSE IN MENTAL HEALTH CARE A new World Health Organization guide seeks to end violations of human rights in mental health care. Human rights abuses and coercive practices remain common across the globe, yet people-centred, community-based approaches have proven success, it says. The guidance cites a South Auckland example INSIDE THE CLIMATE COMMISSION'S MODELLING The Climate Change Commission has drawn on several models to help shape its advice to government, which is due to be made public tomorrow. Two external reviewers explain more about the models - and how the results compare with overseas work. Toon Vandyck and COMMUNITY-BASED MENTAL HEALTH ARCHIVES A new World Health Organization guide seeks to end violations of human rights in mental health care. Human rights abuses and coercive practices The Science Media Centre is New Zealand’s only trusted, independent source of information for the media on all issues relatedto science
COVID-19 VACCINES DEVELOPED WITH HUMAN EMBRYONIC CELLS Religious leaders and anti-abortion groups have raised concerns over the use of human cells in COVID-19 vaccine development. Senior Catholic leaders in the United States and Canada, along with other anti-abortion groups, have protested the use of cells derived from electively aborted human fetuses. Yesterday, Anglican Archbishop of Sydney Glenn Davies said he would likely boycott the MĀORI DIABETES PATIENTS MISSING OUT ON KEY MEDICINE Māori patients receive fewer prescriptions for common diabetes medication Metformin than non-Māori patients, and may have worse health as a result, according to New Zealand research. The researchers studied prescriptions from doctors, dispensing by pharmacies, and a marker of blood sugar levels over time. The results from over 1,500patients
WHAT JOURNALISTS WANT Experts have an important role to play in the media cycle. Discoveries and “breakthroughs” can lead the news agenda, while on breaking news stories, journalists look for expert analysis to provide essential background and authoritative perspectives on complex topics. When the media start calling, i NEW ZEALAND SCIENCE MEDIA CENTRE All phones and computers across Waikato DHB have been taken down by a cyber security incident, leaving clinical services scrambling. The Science Media Centre is New Zealand’s only trusted, independent source of information for the media on all issues related to science ABOUT - SCIENCE MEDIA CENTRE About. The Science Media Centre is New Zealand’s only trusted, independent source of information for the media on all issues related to science. Thousands of news stories providing context from and quoting New Zealand researchers have been published as a direct result of our work. We cover hundreds of issues, from the Canterbury andKaikōura
FLOODS CAUSE ASHBURTON BRIDGE TO SLUMP Heavy flooding in Canterbury has caused the Ashburton Bridge to slump. Officials say the bridge is likely to be closed for at least several days, cutting off access to the Canterbury town. The SMC asked experts to comment. Alessandro Palermo, Professor in Structural Engineering,Department o
CYBER ATTACK CRIPPLES WAIKATO HOSPITALS All phones and computers across Waikato DHB have been taken down by a cyber security incident, leaving clinical services scrambling. The DHB has called in external help, and says it refuses to pay any ransom demanded. The SMC asked experts to WHY DID CANTERBURY FLOOD? The floods this week far exceeded the 10-year event record levels in most of Canterbury’s small braided rivers. Floods in the large alpine rivers, like the Rakaia and Waimakariri, are strongly affected by westerly rain moving over the Southern Alps, and less by northeasterly rain. So the floods this week in the alpine rivers wererelatively
BLOOD CLOTS DECLARED A VERY RARE SIDE EFFECT OF Medicines regulatory bodies in the UK and Europe have confirmed a potential link between the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine and blood clots and low blood platelets. Below are excerpts of comments that the UK and Australian Science Media Centres have gathered comment in NZ'S GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS DRASTICALLY RISE AND FALL The latest greenhouse gas inventory shows that in 2019 emissions rose by 2 per cent on the previous year. The Ministry for the Environment said it is mainly due to increases in emissions from manufacturing and construction, and public electricity and heat COULD COVID-19 MUTATIONS WEAKEN VACCINES? A new Covid-19 mutation nicknamed ‘Eek’, which could reduce vaccine efficacy, is becoming increasingly prevalent.. Overseas researchers have said the increase in dominance of variants carrying E484K mutations could seriously complicate vaccination efforts.. The SMC posed questions about mutations and vaccines to experts. Dr Jemma Geoghegan, Virologist, Senior Lecturer, University of COVID-19 VACCINE SAFETY MONITORING IN NZ New Zealand's medicines regulator has published its first report on adverse reactions experienced by New Zealanders getting the Pfizer Covid-19 jab. There were three serious cases reported out of the more than 15,000 doses given from 20 February to THE GLOBAL COST OF STROKE The global cost of stroke – experts respond. An international study, lead by New Zealand researchers, has calculated the total worldwide cost of stroke in terms of years of good health lost to death and disability — 100 million years. The research, published in leading medical journal the Lancet, used data from the Global Burden ofDisease
NEW ZEALAND SCIENCE MEDIA CENTRE All phones and computers across Waikato DHB have been taken down by a cyber security incident, leaving clinical services scrambling. The Science Media Centre is New Zealand’s only trusted, independent source of information for the media on all issues related to science ABOUT - SCIENCE MEDIA CENTRE About. The Science Media Centre is New Zealand’s only trusted, independent source of information for the media on all issues related to science. Thousands of news stories providing context from and quoting New Zealand researchers have been published as a direct result of our work. We cover hundreds of issues, from the Canterbury andKaikōura
FLOODS CAUSE ASHBURTON BRIDGE TO SLUMP Heavy flooding in Canterbury has caused the Ashburton Bridge to slump. Officials say the bridge is likely to be closed for at least several days, cutting off access to the Canterbury town. The SMC asked experts to comment. Alessandro Palermo, Professor in Structural Engineering,Department o
CYBER ATTACK CRIPPLES WAIKATO HOSPITALS All phones and computers across Waikato DHB have been taken down by a cyber security incident, leaving clinical services scrambling. The DHB has called in external help, and says it refuses to pay any ransom demanded. The SMC asked experts to WHY DID CANTERBURY FLOOD? The floods this week far exceeded the 10-year event record levels in most of Canterbury’s small braided rivers. Floods in the large alpine rivers, like the Rakaia and Waimakariri, are strongly affected by westerly rain moving over the Southern Alps, and less by northeasterly rain. So the floods this week in the alpine rivers wererelatively
BLOOD CLOTS DECLARED A VERY RARE SIDE EFFECT OF Medicines regulatory bodies in the UK and Europe have confirmed a potential link between the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine and blood clots and low blood platelets. Below are excerpts of comments that the UK and Australian Science Media Centres have gathered comment in NZ'S GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS DRASTICALLY RISE AND FALL The latest greenhouse gas inventory shows that in 2019 emissions rose by 2 per cent on the previous year. The Ministry for the Environment said it is mainly due to increases in emissions from manufacturing and construction, and public electricity and heat COULD COVID-19 MUTATIONS WEAKEN VACCINES? A new Covid-19 mutation nicknamed ‘Eek’, which could reduce vaccine efficacy, is becoming increasingly prevalent.. Overseas researchers have said the increase in dominance of variants carrying E484K mutations could seriously complicate vaccination efforts.. The SMC posed questions about mutations and vaccines to experts. Dr Jemma Geoghegan, Virologist, Senior Lecturer, University of COVID-19 VACCINE SAFETY MONITORING IN NZ New Zealand's medicines regulator has published its first report on adverse reactions experienced by New Zealanders getting the Pfizer Covid-19 jab. There were three serious cases reported out of the more than 15,000 doses given from 20 February to THE GLOBAL COST OF STROKE The global cost of stroke – experts respond. An international study, lead by New Zealand researchers, has calculated the total worldwide cost of stroke in terms of years of good health lost to death and disability — 100 million years. The research, published in leading medical journal the Lancet, used data from the Global Burden ofDisease
ABOUT - SCIENCE MEDIA CENTRE About. The Science Media Centre is New Zealand’s only trusted, independent source of information for the media on all issues related to science. Thousands of news stories providing context from and quoting New Zealand researchers have been published as a direct result of our work. We cover hundreds of issues, from the Canterbury andKaikōura
BLOOD CLOTS DECLARED A VERY RARE SIDE EFFECT OF Medicines regulatory bodies in the UK and Europe have confirmed a potential link between the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine and blood clots and low blood platelets. Below are excerpts of comments that the UK and Australian Science Media Centres have gathered comment in CLIMATE COMMISSION'S FINAL ADVICE CALLS FOR STEP-UP ON Progress is underway to shift towards a low-carbon future - but more action is urgently required, the Climate Commission says in its report to government. The Commission stresses the technology and tools needed to transition to a low-emissions future are already available, and theshift is
INSIDE THE CLIMATE COMMISSION'S MODELLING The Climate Change Commission has drawn on several models to help shape its advice to government, which is due to be made public tomorrow. Two external reviewers explain more about the models - and how the results compare with overseas work. Toon Vandyck and KIWI INGENUITY IN THE FUTURE OF FOOD How can New Zealand help to feed a growing global population, in a way that is healthy for people and the planet? Exploring how Kiwi innovation and ingenuity can make a difference to the global future of food is the focus for a one-day event, Feed Our Future, in Wellington on Wednesday next week. Experts commented on a range of topics relatedto this question:
EVACUATING AUCKLAND WHEN A VOLCANO THREATENS ERUPTION Scientists have modelled how long it could take people to safely evacuate Auckland with advance warning of a volcano eruption. They found the whole process could take up to 49 hours when the site of the new eruption is understood, and that people living in residential, suburban areas would require the longest evacuations. TECHNOLOGY DURING LOCKDOWN Technology during lockdown – Expert Reaction. For at least the next four weeks, many Kiwis will rely on technology for work, learning, recreation and socialising. The COVID-19 Alert Level 4 lockdown means people are staying connected through the internet and phone lines – but the network overloaded on Monday when too many people tried to WHAT JOURNALISTS WANT Experts have an important role to play in the media cycle. Discoveries and “breakthroughs” can lead the news agenda, while on breaking news stories, journalists look for expert analysis to provide essential background and authoritative perspectives on complex topics. When the media start calling, i FINAL REPORT ARCHIVES Our aim is to promote accurate, evidence-based reporting on science and technology by helping the media work more closely with the scientific community. BLOG - PAGE 337 OF 423 - SCIENCE MEDIA CENTRE Our aim is to promote accurate, evidence-based reporting on science and technology by helping the media work more closely with the scientific community. NEW ZEALAND SCIENCE MEDIA CENTRE All phones and computers across Waikato DHB have been taken down by a cyber security incident, leaving clinical services scrambling. The Science Media Centre is New Zealand’s only trusted, independent source of information for the media on all issues related to science ABOUT - SCIENCE MEDIA CENTRE About. The Science Media Centre is New Zealand’s only trusted, independent source of information for the media on all issues related to science. Thousands of news stories providing context from and quoting New Zealand researchers have been published as a direct result of our work. We cover hundreds of issues, from the Canterbury andKaikōura
FLOODS CAUSE ASHBURTON BRIDGE TO SLUMP Heavy flooding in Canterbury has caused the Ashburton Bridge to slump. Officials say the bridge is likely to be closed for at least several days, cutting off access to the Canterbury town. The SMC asked experts to comment. Alessandro Palermo, Professor in Structural Engineering,Department o
CYBER ATTACK CRIPPLES WAIKATO HOSPITALS All phones and computers across Waikato DHB have been taken down by a cyber security incident, leaving clinical services scrambling. The DHB has called in external help, and says it refuses to pay any ransom demanded. The SMC asked experts to WHY DID CANTERBURY FLOOD? The floods this week far exceeded the 10-year event record levels in most of Canterbury’s small braided rivers. Floods in the large alpine rivers, like the Rakaia and Waimakariri, are strongly affected by westerly rain moving over the Southern Alps, and less by northeasterly rain. So the floods this week in the alpine rivers wererelatively
BLOOD CLOTS DECLARED A VERY RARE SIDE EFFECT OF Medicines regulatory bodies in the UK and Europe have confirmed a potential link between the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine and blood clots and low blood platelets. Below are excerpts of comments that the UK and Australian Science Media Centres have gathered comment in NZ'S GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS DRASTICALLY RISE AND FALL The latest greenhouse gas inventory shows that in 2019 emissions rose by 2 per cent on the previous year. The Ministry for the Environment said it is mainly due to increases in emissions from manufacturing and construction, and public electricity and heat COULD COVID-19 MUTATIONS WEAKEN VACCINES? A new Covid-19 mutation nicknamed ‘Eek’, which could reduce vaccine efficacy, is becoming increasingly prevalent.. Overseas researchers have said the increase in dominance of variants carrying E484K mutations could seriously complicate vaccination efforts.. The SMC posed questions about mutations and vaccines to experts. Dr Jemma Geoghegan, Virologist, Senior Lecturer, University of COVID-19 VACCINE SAFETY MONITORING IN NZ New Zealand's medicines regulator has published its first report on adverse reactions experienced by New Zealanders getting the Pfizer Covid-19 jab. There were three serious cases reported out of the more than 15,000 doses given from 20 February to THE GLOBAL COST OF STROKE The global cost of stroke – experts respond. An international study, lead by New Zealand researchers, has calculated the total worldwide cost of stroke in terms of years of good health lost to death and disability — 100 million years. The research, published in leading medical journal the Lancet, used data from the Global Burden ofDisease
NEW ZEALAND SCIENCE MEDIA CENTRE All phones and computers across Waikato DHB have been taken down by a cyber security incident, leaving clinical services scrambling. The Science Media Centre is New Zealand’s only trusted, independent source of information for the media on all issues related to science ABOUT - SCIENCE MEDIA CENTRE About. The Science Media Centre is New Zealand’s only trusted, independent source of information for the media on all issues related to science. Thousands of news stories providing context from and quoting New Zealand researchers have been published as a direct result of our work. We cover hundreds of issues, from the Canterbury andKaikōura
FLOODS CAUSE ASHBURTON BRIDGE TO SLUMP Heavy flooding in Canterbury has caused the Ashburton Bridge to slump. Officials say the bridge is likely to be closed for at least several days, cutting off access to the Canterbury town. The SMC asked experts to comment. Alessandro Palermo, Professor in Structural Engineering,Department o
CYBER ATTACK CRIPPLES WAIKATO HOSPITALS All phones and computers across Waikato DHB have been taken down by a cyber security incident, leaving clinical services scrambling. The DHB has called in external help, and says it refuses to pay any ransom demanded. The SMC asked experts to WHY DID CANTERBURY FLOOD? The floods this week far exceeded the 10-year event record levels in most of Canterbury’s small braided rivers. Floods in the large alpine rivers, like the Rakaia and Waimakariri, are strongly affected by westerly rain moving over the Southern Alps, and less by northeasterly rain. So the floods this week in the alpine rivers wererelatively
BLOOD CLOTS DECLARED A VERY RARE SIDE EFFECT OF Medicines regulatory bodies in the UK and Europe have confirmed a potential link between the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine and blood clots and low blood platelets. Below are excerpts of comments that the UK and Australian Science Media Centres have gathered comment in NZ'S GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS DRASTICALLY RISE AND FALL The latest greenhouse gas inventory shows that in 2019 emissions rose by 2 per cent on the previous year. The Ministry for the Environment said it is mainly due to increases in emissions from manufacturing and construction, and public electricity and heat COULD COVID-19 MUTATIONS WEAKEN VACCINES? A new Covid-19 mutation nicknamed ‘Eek’, which could reduce vaccine efficacy, is becoming increasingly prevalent.. Overseas researchers have said the increase in dominance of variants carrying E484K mutations could seriously complicate vaccination efforts.. The SMC posed questions about mutations and vaccines to experts. Dr Jemma Geoghegan, Virologist, Senior Lecturer, University of COVID-19 VACCINE SAFETY MONITORING IN NZ New Zealand's medicines regulator has published its first report on adverse reactions experienced by New Zealanders getting the Pfizer Covid-19 jab. There were three serious cases reported out of the more than 15,000 doses given from 20 February to THE GLOBAL COST OF STROKE The global cost of stroke – experts respond. An international study, lead by New Zealand researchers, has calculated the total worldwide cost of stroke in terms of years of good health lost to death and disability — 100 million years. The research, published in leading medical journal the Lancet, used data from the Global Burden ofDisease
ABOUT - SCIENCE MEDIA CENTRE About. The Science Media Centre is New Zealand’s only trusted, independent source of information for the media on all issues related to science. Thousands of news stories providing context from and quoting New Zealand researchers have been published as a direct result of our work. We cover hundreds of issues, from the Canterbury andKaikōura
BLOOD CLOTS DECLARED A VERY RARE SIDE EFFECT OF Medicines regulatory bodies in the UK and Europe have confirmed a potential link between the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine and blood clots and low blood platelets. Below are excerpts of comments that the UK and Australian Science Media Centres have gathered comment in CLIMATE COMMISSION'S FINAL ADVICE CALLS FOR STEP-UP ON Progress is underway to shift towards a low-carbon future - but more action is urgently required, the Climate Commission says in its report to government. The Commission stresses the technology and tools needed to transition to a low-emissions future are already available, and theshift is
INSIDE THE CLIMATE COMMISSION'S MODELLING The Climate Change Commission has drawn on several models to help shape its advice to government, which is due to be made public tomorrow. Two external reviewers explain more about the models - and how the results compare with overseas work. Toon Vandyck and KIWI INGENUITY IN THE FUTURE OF FOOD How can New Zealand help to feed a growing global population, in a way that is healthy for people and the planet? Exploring how Kiwi innovation and ingenuity can make a difference to the global future of food is the focus for a one-day event, Feed Our Future, in Wellington on Wednesday next week. Experts commented on a range of topics relatedto this question:
EVACUATING AUCKLAND WHEN A VOLCANO THREATENS ERUPTION Scientists have modelled how long it could take people to safely evacuate Auckland with advance warning of a volcano eruption. They found the whole process could take up to 49 hours when the site of the new eruption is understood, and that people living in residential, suburban areas would require the longest evacuations. TECHNOLOGY DURING LOCKDOWN Technology during lockdown – Expert Reaction. For at least the next four weeks, many Kiwis will rely on technology for work, learning, recreation and socialising. The COVID-19 Alert Level 4 lockdown means people are staying connected through the internet and phone lines – but the network overloaded on Monday when too many people tried to WHAT JOURNALISTS WANT Experts have an important role to play in the media cycle. Discoveries and “breakthroughs” can lead the news agenda, while on breaking news stories, journalists look for expert analysis to provide essential background and authoritative perspectives on complex topics. When the media start calling, i FINAL REPORT ARCHIVES Our aim is to promote accurate, evidence-based reporting on science and technology by helping the media work more closely with the scientific community. BLOG - PAGE 337 OF 423 - SCIENCE MEDIA CENTRE Our aim is to promote accurate, evidence-based reporting on science and technology by helping the media work more closely with the scientific community. NEW ZEALAND SCIENCE MEDIA CENTRE All phones and computers across Waikato DHB have been taken down by a cyber security incident, leaving clinical services scrambling. The Science Media Centre is New Zealand’s only trusted, independent source of information for the media on all issues related to science COVID-19 VACCINE RESOURCES ABOUT - SCIENCE MEDIA CENTRE About. The Science Media Centre is New Zealand’s only trusted, independent source of information for the media on all issues related to science. Thousands of news stories providing context from and quoting New Zealand researchers have been published as a direct result of our work. We cover hundreds of issues, from the Canterbury andKaikōura
WHY DID CANTERBURY FLOOD? The floods this week far exceeded the 10-year event record levels in most of Canterbury’s small braided rivers. Floods in the large alpine rivers, like the Rakaia and Waimakariri, are strongly affected by westerly rain moving over the Southern Alps, and less by northeasterly rain. So the floods this week in the alpine rivers wererelatively
BLOOD CLOTS DECLARED A VERY RARE SIDE EFFECT OF Medicines regulatory bodies in the UK and Europe have confirmed a potential link between the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine and blood clots and low blood platelets. Below are excerpts of comments that the UK and Australian Science Media Centres have gathered comment in TYPES OF SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE Being able to evaluate the evidence behind a claim is important, but scientific evidence comes in a variety of forms. Here, the different types of scientific evidence are ranked and described, particularly those relevant to health and medicinal claims. Most scientific studies can be broken down int CYBER ATTACK CRIPPLES WAIKATO HOSPITALS All phones and computers across Waikato DHB have been taken down by a cyber security incident, leaving clinical services scrambling. The DHB has called in external help, and says it refuses to pay any ransom demanded. The SMC asked experts to NZ'S GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS DRASTICALLY RISE AND FALL The latest greenhouse gas inventory shows that in 2019 emissions rose by 2 per cent on the previous year. The Ministry for the Environment said it is mainly due to increases in emissions from manufacturing and construction, and public electricity and heat TECHNOLOGY DURING LOCKDOWN Technology during lockdown – Expert Reaction. For at least the next four weeks, many Kiwis will rely on technology for work, learning, recreation and socialising. The COVID-19 Alert Level 4 lockdown means people are staying connected through the internet and phone lines – but the network overloaded on Monday when too many people tried to THE GLOBAL COST OF STROKE The global cost of stroke – experts respond. An international study, lead by New Zealand researchers, has calculated the total worldwide cost of stroke in terms of years of good health lost to death and disability — 100 million years. The research, published in leading medical journal the Lancet, used data from the Global Burden ofDisease
NEW ZEALAND SCIENCE MEDIA CENTRE All phones and computers across Waikato DHB have been taken down by a cyber security incident, leaving clinical services scrambling. The Science Media Centre is New Zealand’s only trusted, independent source of information for the media on all issues related to science COVID-19 VACCINE RESOURCES ABOUT - SCIENCE MEDIA CENTRE About. The Science Media Centre is New Zealand’s only trusted, independent source of information for the media on all issues related to science. Thousands of news stories providing context from and quoting New Zealand researchers have been published as a direct result of our work. We cover hundreds of issues, from the Canterbury andKaikōura
WHY DID CANTERBURY FLOOD? The floods this week far exceeded the 10-year event record levels in most of Canterbury’s small braided rivers. Floods in the large alpine rivers, like the Rakaia and Waimakariri, are strongly affected by westerly rain moving over the Southern Alps, and less by northeasterly rain. So the floods this week in the alpine rivers wererelatively
BLOOD CLOTS DECLARED A VERY RARE SIDE EFFECT OF Medicines regulatory bodies in the UK and Europe have confirmed a potential link between the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine and blood clots and low blood platelets. Below are excerpts of comments that the UK and Australian Science Media Centres have gathered comment in TYPES OF SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE Being able to evaluate the evidence behind a claim is important, but scientific evidence comes in a variety of forms. Here, the different types of scientific evidence are ranked and described, particularly those relevant to health and medicinal claims. Most scientific studies can be broken down int CYBER ATTACK CRIPPLES WAIKATO HOSPITALS All phones and computers across Waikato DHB have been taken down by a cyber security incident, leaving clinical services scrambling. The DHB has called in external help, and says it refuses to pay any ransom demanded. The SMC asked experts to NZ'S GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS DRASTICALLY RISE AND FALL The latest greenhouse gas inventory shows that in 2019 emissions rose by 2 per cent on the previous year. The Ministry for the Environment said it is mainly due to increases in emissions from manufacturing and construction, and public electricity and heat TECHNOLOGY DURING LOCKDOWN Technology during lockdown – Expert Reaction. For at least the next four weeks, many Kiwis will rely on technology for work, learning, recreation and socialising. The COVID-19 Alert Level 4 lockdown means people are staying connected through the internet and phone lines – but the network overloaded on Monday when too many people tried to THE GLOBAL COST OF STROKE The global cost of stroke – experts respond. An international study, lead by New Zealand researchers, has calculated the total worldwide cost of stroke in terms of years of good health lost to death and disability — 100 million years. The research, published in leading medical journal the Lancet, used data from the Global Burden ofDisease
COVID-19 VACCINE RESOURCES The SMC has collated resources related to COVID-19 vaccine development. First published 13 May 2020. Resources. A list of trusted information on Covid-19 vaccines from the office of NZ’s Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor. 23 Feb 2021 Australia’s Rapid Research Information Forum: The most promising vaccines for COVID-19 StatNews has been tracking the development of vaccines. INSIDE THE CLIMATE COMMISSION'S MODELLING The Climate Change Commission has drawn on several models to help shape its advice to government, which is due to be made public tomorrow. Two external reviewers explain more about the models - and how the results compare with overseas work. Toon Vandyck and KIWI INGENUITY IN THE FUTURE OF FOOD How can New Zealand help to feed a growing global population, in a way that is healthy for people and the planet? Exploring how Kiwi innovation and ingenuity can make a difference to the global future of food is the focus for a one-day event, Feed Our Future, in Wellington on Wednesday next week. Experts commented on a range of topics relatedto this question:
TYPES OF SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE Being able to evaluate the evidence behind a claim is important, but scientific evidence comes in a variety of forms. Here, the different types of scientific evidence are ranked and described, particularly those relevant to health and medicinal claims. Most scientific studies can be broken down int ECONOMIC MODELLING ARCHIVES Our aim is to promote accurate, evidence-based reporting on science and technology by helping the media work more closely with the scientific community. BLOG - PAGE 340 OF 423 - SCIENCE MEDIA CENTRE Our aim is to promote accurate, evidence-based reporting on science and technology by helping the media work more closely with the scientific community. DEFAULT KIWISAVER FUNDS TO EXCLUDE FOSSIL FUEL INVESTMENTS Default KiwiSaver schemes will no longer include investments in fossil fuel production, the Government announced today. The news is part of a suite of changes made to KiwiSaver default provider schemes.The new arrangements will take effect on 1 December 2021.. The SMC asked experts to comment on the news. MAKING TOURISM SUSTAINABLE POST-COVID A tax on NZ tourists leaving the country, and tougher rules for car rental agencies, are two things the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment has suggested could make tourism more sustainable. Other recommendations include requiring new tourism infrastructure to meet environmental criteria before it gets funding, and strengthening tools the Department of Conservation can use to TECHNOLOGY DURING LOCKDOWN Technology during lockdown – Expert Reaction. For at least the next four weeks, many Kiwis will rely on technology for work, learning, recreation and socialising. The COVID-19 Alert Level 4 lockdown means people are staying connected through the internet and phone lines – but the network overloaded on Monday when too many people tried to THE COVID-19 RISK FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES “The isolation and low population density of rural towns may help but the large numbers of tourists will increase spread. The Coromandel Mayor has urged people not to use their bach for isolation – with the Rural GP Network saying their health services won’t cope.In Norway, urban dwellers have been banned from using their vacation homes for isolation.Skip to content
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