Why Evolution is True is a blog written by Jerry Coyne, centered on evolution and biology but also dealing with diverse topics like politics, culture, and cats.
I haven’t reported lately on what’s happening with science in New Zealand, so here’s a brief update. I have are three items. As you may recall, there’s been a big fracas about the way to teach science in New Zealand, with the indigenous Māori and their supporters arguing that mātauranga Māori, or Maori “ways of knowing” … Continue reading What’s going on in New Zealand? Three easy pieces
I’ve written many times about the decline of academics in New Zealand over the past 20 years. This is not a matter of debate; it’s shown by many statistics. One site, for example, gives the data and, quoting from other sources, says this: The New Zealand education system is also now one of the most … Continue reading Academics in New Zealand going down the tubes
