He’s not a scientist…
Given the current state of the New Zealand electorate, Craig’s party stands a chance of being part of a coalition government. It is worth asking how did the Conservative Party arrive at its positions? Who did it consult? Where does it stand on evidence-based policy-making? Perhaps we should “Ask Colin”?
Science Street Fair…
Aucklanders, and those in Auckland this Sunday: MoTAT is holding its inaugural Science Street Fair. This will be a fun, informal event with all sorts of science (and scientists) on display. Not to mention a hovercraft, 3D printing and the “Ask a Scientist” tent…
The Dark Side of the Moon
Statistical reasoning is a double-edged tool: it lets scientists sift useful knowledge from the noise of the world, but in other hands it becomes a device for separating the credulous from their cash.
Science Fair – A Call For Ideas and Participation
But as we talked, we realized we shouldn’t hog the fun for ourselves — and that we would love to see (for want of a better name) a Science Fair: a chance for everyone to find out who scientists are, what we have discovered, and what we are up to — and get involved with science themselves.
Wellington, We Have a Problem…
Incensed by the phrase “homeopathic remedies have failed every randomised, evidence-based scientific study seeking to verify their claims of healing powers” a Tauranga-based homeopathist took a complaint to the Press Council, New Zealand’s media watchdog — as is his right. So far, again, so good.
Beatrice’s Biography
Astrophysicist Beatrice Tinsley (1941-1981) was once a leading candidate for the “Most Important New Zealand Scientist You’ve Never Heard Of Award”, but has been largely eliminated from consideration by a stage play, having a mountain named after her, and a full-length biography.