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

After exploring Jupiter's moon Io at Caltech , Dr Ery Hughes 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 Science Media Centre NZ. 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 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. Faculty of Science | Te whare Pūtaiao Margaret Stanley 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 AnnBrower. 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

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…