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Research Unveils 3D Structure Of The Social Amoeba Genome
Saturday, 22 February 2025, 7:39 pm | Skoltech
The authors discovered that the genes at the formation of these loops are oriented towards each other. More >>
The Vanishing Bird: The Missing Black Petrels Of Great Barrier Island
Friday, 21 February 2025, 6:50 pm | RNZ
They start as a downy ball of fluff on a remote New Zealand island. Then they fledge across the Pacific. Only a handful have ever been found again. More >>
Adaptation Futures Conference To Bring Global Scholars And Leaders To Ōtautahi
Thursday, 20 February 2025, 9:00 pm | Adaptation Futures Conference
This will be the first time ever that New Zealand has hosted the United Nations’ (UN) largest climate adaptation event. The world leading event aims to accelerate international climate adaptation with particular emphasis on issues for the Pacific ... More >>
Pacific Tuna On The Move – Expert Q+A
Thursday, 20 February 2025, 5:23 pm | Science Media Centre
As the world’s oceans continue to warm, tuna stocks in the Pacific are expected to head east: away from local economies and into international waters. Newly announced research funding is aiming to help small Pacific nations adapt. More >>
Remembering The Poly-1: What NZ’s Forgotten Homegrown School Computer Can Teach Us About State-led Innovation
Thursday, 20 February 2025, 5:24 am | The Conversation
The story of the Poly-1 computer is a lesson in how long-lasting innovation requires government investment across disciplines – not just science and technology. More >>
Callaghan Innovation Shutdown: 'Trying To Build A Plane As We're Falling Off A Cliff'
Wednesday, 19 February 2025, 7:38 pm | RNZ
The mood at Callaghan Innovation is grim, scientists say, as they scramble to secure themselves new jobs, or head overseas. More >>
Fabrum And Sumitomo Partner To Expand Liquid Hydrogen Technology Access To Industry
Wednesday, 19 February 2025, 6:21 pm | Fabrum
Fabrum and Sumitomo partner to expand liquid hydrogen technology access to industry More >>
Rocket Lab Successfully Launches 60th Electron, First Of Multiple New Missions For BlackSky
Wednesday, 19 February 2025, 5:06 pm | Rocket Lab
The mission was the first of multiple new launches on Electron for BlackSky and comes less than two weeks’ after Rocket Lab’s previous Electron launch. More >>
Leveraging Emerging Technologies Like AI, VR And AR To Revolutionise Further And Higher Education
Wednesday, 19 February 2025, 3:09 pm | D2L
Integrating AI, VR, and AR can provide more personalised and cost-effective learning pathways for students facing daily pressures, making education more accessible and financially viable. More >>
Super Genes, Does Evolution Need Them?
Tuesday, 18 February 2025, 6:16 pm | University of Canterbury
A new UC study has looked at the evolutionary significance of super genes and their potential role in species survival. More >>
Life X DNA Offers Personalised Genetic Methylation Testing In Sydney And Melbourne
Monday, 17 February 2025, 1:08 pm | Life X DNA
Methylation plays a critical role in the body, influencing processes such as DNA repair, immune function, and cardiovascular health. Life X DNA provides methylation tests for Melbourne residents, ensuring broader access to reliable DNA-based health ... More >>
Life X DNA Provides Advanced Genetic Methylation Testing for Perth and Adelaide Customers
Sunday, 16 February 2025, 2:21 pm | Life X DNA
By analysing genetic markers such as MTHFR variations, folate metabolism, and homocysteine levels, Life X DNA helps individuals identify potential health risks and make informed lifestyle choices. More >>
MBIE In The Dark On Outcomes Of GE Animal And Plant Trials
Friday, 14 February 2025, 8:17 pm | GE Free NZ
This delay in providing information on the Gene Technology Bill poses a serious challenge to provide a comprehensive informative submission to the Health Select Committee in time for the closing of submission on the 7 February at 5pm. More >>
Download Weekly: Faster Fibre And NZ's First Private 5G Network
Friday, 14 February 2025, 7:40 pm | Bill Bennett
700k New Zealand fibre users will get a substantial speed bump this year at no extra cost. Tū Ātea uses 5G network slicing for CentrePort contract. Tuanz broadens the scope of its rural symposium More >>
LLMjacking Expands: DeepSeek Becomes Latest Target
Thursday, 13 February 2025, 2:56 pm | Sysdig
Since September 2024, LLMjacking attacks have surged, prompting increased scrutiny from cybersecurity experts and legal actions. Microsoft, for instance, recently filed a lawsuit against criminals who exploited its generative AI services, including DALL-E, ... More >>
Save Science Coalition Releases Latest Toll Of Science Roles In Wake Of Further Cuts At Callaghan Innovation
Thursday, 13 February 2025, 12:23 pm | Save Science
"The latest cuts at Callaghan Innovation are a direct result of Government decisions to remove the majority of the organisation’s funding by 30 June this year," explained Dr Lucy Stewart, spokesperson for the Save Science Coalition. More >>
Eyesea Completes Patagonia Pollution Survey Trial
Monday, 10 February 2025, 8:16 pm | Eyesea
Eyesea and SalmonChile Successfully Complete Pilot Program for Patagonia Coastal Waste Monitoring Using Satellite Image Spectometry. More >>
268 New Alloys: AI Speeds Up Discovery Of Materials For Aerospace, Instruments, Electronics
Monday, 10 February 2025, 7:49 pm | Skoltech
The properties of the newly discovered alloys remain to be verified and established in greater detail by means of specific simulations and experiments to determine which of these materials hold promise for practical applications. More >>
Tūhura Tuarangi – Tūhura Otago Museum’s Space Mission That Made A Big Impact
Monday, 10 February 2025, 7:08 pm | Otago Museum
The team behind the Tūhura Tuarangi showcase is committed to continuing inspiring STEM outreach programmes, despite recent cuts to nationwide initiatives by the current government. More >>
Gene Tech Bill Exactly What Nobel Laureates Are Asking For
Monday, 10 February 2025, 6:15 pm | Life Sciences Network
The Nobel Laureates, including the inventors of CRISPR gene editing technology, joined 26 World Food Laureates in issuing a call for action against a looming food crisis by the middle of the century, citing current productivity improvements “insufficient ... More >>
Technology To Address The Leading Cause Of Death
Monday, 10 February 2025, 10:25 am | University of Canterbury
The research team’s first focus is pre-eclampsia, a serious condition affecting up to 10 percent of pregnancies. Pre-eclampsia increases the patient’s blood pressure which can damage vital organs, such as the kidney and liver. More >>
Unambitious And Undermined: Why NZ’s Latest Climate Pledge Lacks The Crucial ‘Good Faith’ Factor
Friday, 7 February 2025, 9:46 pm | The Conversation
Does the government’s recent pledge to step up emissions cuts by as little as 1% really represent New Zealand’s ‘highest possible ambition’ to combat climate change? More >>
Independent Science Could Break Stalemates In Global Plastics Treaty Negotiations
Friday, 7 February 2025, 3:03 pm | Cawthron Institute
The independent science is clear: binding obligations to phase out the most problematic and unnecessary plastic products and the hazardous chemicals present in plastics are needed to end global plastic pollution. More >>
Whale Song And Human Language Share Same Structure, Research Shows
Friday, 7 February 2025, 9:12 am | University of Auckland
Whale song and human language share the same structure according to a breakthrough study by an international team of marine biologists and language experts. More >>
Hawke’s Bay Biosecurity Expert Battles The Baddies
Thursday, 6 February 2025, 9:19 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Mediterranean fanworm and the clubbed tunicate were the most common marine pests in Hawke's Bay. More >>
Rocket Lab Signs Multi-Launch Contract With iQPS For Four Electron Missions
Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 7:01 pm | Rocket Lab
This multi-launch contract follows Rocket Lab’s deployment of iQPS’ second commercial Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite to space, QPS-SAR-5, during an Electron launch in December 2023. More >>
PointCast Redefines Satellite Connectivity - A Self-Pointing, Future-Ready VSAT System
Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 3:20 pm | Kacific
PointCast leverages innovative self-pointing and calibration technology to simplify installation, minimise maintenance, and maximise performance—allowing businesses to reduce costs, streamline operations, and enhance service reliability in any environment. More >>
Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fall 0.7 Percent In The September 2024 Quarter
Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 12:33 pm | Stats NZ
“The decrease in emissions this quarter came mainly from manufacturing, with falls in emissions recorded in most other industries,” environment statistics spokesperson Tehseen Islam said. More >>
Creating A New Opportunity From An Invasive Challenge
Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 10:21 am | Plant And Food Research
A five-year collaboration between New Zealand and Caribbean scientists has developed a biostimulant – a liquid that can be used by farmers to enhance the health and yield of their crops – from Sargassum seaweed. More >>
UC Research Looks To Underground Future For Hydrogen
Tuesday, 4 February 2025, 6:06 pm | University of Canterbury
The future of hydrogen for Aotearoa depends on whether we can store it safely and cheaply, and new UC research is finding the answers. More >>
State-Of-The-Art Aquariums Boost Marine Research
Tuesday, 4 February 2025, 11:18 am | University of Auckland
The multi-million-dollar Dr Anneliese Schuler Aquaria Laboratory at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland, was officially opened with a dedication ceremony on 31 January. More >>
Minister Reti Asked For Two Week Delay Of Select Committee Deadline
Monday, 3 February 2025, 9:20 pm | GE Free NZ
The submission timeline is narrow, only 30 working days, if statutory, weekends and annual holidays are factored in, and submissions close on 17 February. This is the reason we have asked for a two week extension to help submitters understand and make ... More >>
Government Plans To Double Mineral Exports By 2035 – Expert Reaction
Monday, 3 February 2025, 10:41 am | Science Media Centre
The announcement also included the release of the final critical minerals list with 37 minerals including gold and coal. More >>
If The Government Wants Science To Have An Economic Impact It Has To Put Its Money Where Its Mouth Is
Saturday, 1 February 2025, 8:29 pm | The Conversation
Science sector reforms are long overdue. But questions remain about implementation and whether there will be enough funding to be effective. More >>
AI-powered Tool To Combat Rising Wildfire Danger
Friday, 31 January 2025, 6:12 pm | University of Canterbury
A new wildfire forecasting system that updates using real-time weather data could help firefighters protect lives and property from a growing global threat. More >>
Seasonal Climate Outlook February To April 2025 By The National Institute Of Water And Atmospheric Research (NIWA)
Friday, 31 January 2025, 2:34 pm | NIWA
A La Niña Advisory is in effect, though weak and expected to be short-lived, says NIWA National Climate Centre Principal Scientist Chris Brandolino, with international guidance indicating around a 50% chance for La Niña conditions persisting through ... More >>
New Aotearoa Climate Goals Announced – Expert Reaction
Friday, 31 January 2025, 1:13 pm | Science Media Centre
This new contribution would reduce NZ's emissions to around 40 million tonnes CO2-equivalent per year by 2035. Nations participating in the Paris Agreement (recently excepting the US) are due to submit their greenhouse gas reduction targets by February. More >>
DeepSeek Shock Could Spur AI Space Race
Friday, 31 January 2025, 12:53 pm | Bill Bennett
AI brings many challenges and there are questions about DeepSeek but on the whole this week's news is ground for optimism. More >>
Are New Zealand's Submarine Links Safe?
Friday, 31 January 2025, 12:49 pm | Bill Bennett
Recent incidents damaging submarine cables pose the question of our island nation's dependence on a handful of links. More >>
Blood Donation And HIV Prevention Symposium – Expert Reaction
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 2:01 pm | Science Media Centre
New Zealand Blood Service provided an update that Medsafe has approved individualised assessment for screening potential blood and plasma donors. More >>
Wanting To ‘Return To Normal’ After A Disaster Is Understandable, But Often Problematic
Wednesday, 29 January 2025, 9:07 pm | The Conversation
Accepting change in the aftermath of natural disasters is hard. But long-term survival may require embracing managed retreat rather than repeated rebuilds. More >>
Tornadoes: What You Need To Know
Monday, 27 January 2025, 8:55 pm | RNZ
Explainer: The wind speed of the Mangawhai tornado is similar to one that's occurred before - RNZ has been looking at what we know so far. More >>
Chorus Fibre Data Surge Marks End Of 2024
Monday, 27 January 2025, 12:28 pm | Bill Bennett
New Zealander's data consumption has climbed thirteen-fold in a decade and downloading a monthly terabyte is no longer outlier behaviour. The mobile market is largely static. PC sales improve. More >>
New Flood Technology To Prepare Communities
Monday, 27 January 2025, 10:54 am | University of Canterbury
The work focuses on flood risk assessment and hydrology using digital twins—computer simulations powered by geospatial data and cloud computing—to model and visualise floods and their potential impacts. More >>
NZIF Welcomes Proposed Changes To Crown Research Institutes
Friday, 24 January 2025, 4:52 pm | New Zealand Institute of Forestry
NZIF supports the removal of the ban on gene technology, provided it is implemented responsibly. This modification offers substantial potential to advance innovation in forestry and related sectors, ensuring New Zealand’s continued leadership in ... More >>
Reforms To NZ’s Science Sector – Expert Reaction
Friday, 24 January 2025, 4:21 pm | Science Media Centre
A new Prime Minister’s Science, Innovation and Technology Advisory Council will provide strategic direction and identify economic opportunities, while a new agency, Invest New Zealand, will focus on foreign direct investment. More >>
Science System Advisory Group Report Receives Only Selective Engagement From Government
Friday, 24 January 2025, 3:02 pm | NZ Association of Scientists
The report repeatedly laments the problem of inflated, unrealistic valuations for commercialisation of science and specifically warns that “the naive idea persists … that exploitation intellectual property” within institutions “can generate ... More >>
NZDF Celebrates Successful Launch Of A Second Satellite Payload
Friday, 24 January 2025, 1:22 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The Tui payload, named after the native bird, was built by a team of scientists from the NZDF’s Defence Science and Technology. Tui is the primary payload on the Otter mission, a research satellite developed by the US Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) ... More >>
Universities NZ Welcomes Findings In Science System Advisory Group Report
Thursday, 23 January 2025, 5:36 pm | Universities New Zealand - Te Pokai Tara
“The university system is a major player in New Zealand’s science, innovation and technology system, home to approximately 50% of all New Zealand’s researchers,” says Professor Grant Edwards, Chair of Universities NZ and Vice-Chancellor of Lincoln ... More >>
Oxford’s Bright Stars Pull In The Visitors
Thursday, 23 January 2025, 5:00 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
One year on from gaining international dark sky status, Oxford's night sky is proving to be a drawcard. More >>
Vice-Chancellor Responds To Research And Science Reforms
Thursday, 23 January 2025, 4:28 pm | University of Auckland
Responding to the research and science reforms, the University of Auckland’s Professor Dawn Freshwater welcomed the emphasis on research impact and end-user outcomes. She applauded changes to incentivise quality, relevant and impactful research. More >>
Crown Research Institutes To Merge Into Three Mega Science Groups
Thursday, 23 January 2025, 4:26 pm | RNZ
NIWA, GNS, ESR and numerous other bodies are set to be pulled together. More >>
Callaghan Innovation To Support Staff And Customers Through Disestablishment
Thursday, 23 January 2025, 2:37 pm | Callaghan Innovation
“Planning is also underway to manage the smooth transfer to other agencies of those functions that the Government wants to continue. That process will begin in earnest once the Government confirms its intentions." More >>
AUT Academics, Ex-All Blacks Feature On New Concussion Podcast
Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 2:21 pm | Auckland University of Technology
Dr Pedersen says the podcast intends to generate a healthy and balanced debate on the risks and benefits of sports from experts and people with lived experience. More >>
Lessons From La Palma Helps Prepare Auckland For Future Eruption
Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 9:06 am | Natural Hazards Commission
La Palma’s 85-day eruption released over 160 million cubic metres of lava downslope over inhabited areas of the island, at some points reaching 70 metres thick. More >>
Kiwis Have High Trust In Science, Study Finds – Expert Reaction
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 3:50 pm | Science Media Centre
Most people in Aotearoa New Zealand and overseas also believe that scientists should play a greater role in society and policymaking, and that scientists should talk about science with the public. More >>
Nz broadband speeds improve but falling behind international pacemakers
Monday, 20 January 2025, 7:24 pm | Bill Bennett
Download Weekly Summer Edition: Ookla's International broadband speed comparison show New Zealand no longer beats the world. Network for Learning gets top marks from school principals. More >>
New Contrast Agent For Ultrasound Imaging Tested To Make Medical Diagnostics More Affordable And Safe
Monday, 20 January 2025, 10:40 am | Skoltech
Compared with a protein-based agent without the added copolymer, the new hybrid microbubbles achieved an improvement of both key characteristics: image contrast and the time they remain in the bloodstream, which lengthened between one and a half and two times. More >>
Skoltech Researchers Proposed A New Model For Predicting Hardness Of Materials
Friday, 17 January 2025, 11:52 am | Skoltech
Hardness is an important property of materials that determines their ability to resist deformations and other damages (dents, scratches) due to external forces. More >>
Rocket Lab’s 2nd Re-entry Class Spacecraft For Varda Operating On Orbit Supporting Payloads For AF Research Lab & NASA
Friday, 17 January 2025, 8:37 am | Rocket Lab
W-2 Pioneer is delivering critical mission functions for Varda’s 120kg capsule including power, communications, propulsion, and attitude control. More >>
