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Government’s Rosy View On Biotechnology Doesn’t Match Export Demand For Non-GMO Food
Tuesday, 9 July 2024, 4:18 am | GE Free NZ
As countries are grappling with the failures of testing and off-target safety issues that GE has brought, New Zealand has dodged the GE bullet. New Zealand is still GE Free in its environment and commercial food production. More >>
Real Or Myth? Young Scientists Seek Truth In Legendary Love Story
Saturday, 6 July 2024, 5:40 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
Could Hinemoa have really heard the sound of lover Tūtānekai's flute across Lake Rotorua? More >>
The Case For Fresh Telecommunications Service Obligation Thinking
Saturday, 6 July 2024, 12:37 pm | Bill Bennett
The idea that every New Zealander should have access to suitable, reliable, affordable communications has been around for decades. But in recent years the goalposts have moved . More >>
Scientists Created A “fatness Map” Of The Human Brain
Saturday, 6 July 2024, 4:22 am | Skoltech
Researchers from the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology and their colleagues have created the world’s first map of human brain lipids. They studied brain tissue samples from four healthy individuals and assessed the lipid composition in 75 different ... More >>
Mobility Dogs And The University Of Auckland Maker Club Present "The Mobility Dogs Hackathon"
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 6:01 pm | Mobility Dogs
Empowering Disabled Kiwis to Treat Their Dogs through Innovation and Creativity More >>
NZ Is Moving Closer To Digital IDs – It’s Time To Rethink How We Protect Our Valuable Data
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 1:08 pm | The Conversation
As the digital economy accelerates, New Zealand needs new rules to regulate how we develop new services– and who develops them. More >>
Gaps In Reporting Of Nitrogen Fertiliser Use On Farms Leave An Incomplete Picture Of Impacts On Water Quality
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 4:28 pm | The Conversation
Only about 61% of dairy farm operators had reported their use of synthetic nitrogen a year after reporting rules came into force. More >>
The End Of The National Science Challenges, And Where To Next?
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 3:36 pm | RNZ
Analysis - For the last 10 years, the NZ science ecosystem has featured a series of 11 big, keystone projects on big, gnarly challenges. More >>
Rocket Launch Pads May Operate From Kaitorete Spit Near Christchurch
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 2:28 pm | RNZ
International commercial and military demand is growing for launch sites and Kaitorete Spit is a leading candidate. More >>
AI `urchinbot’ Will Find Sea Urchins Ravaging Our Coasts
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 11:48 am | Auckland University
An artificial intelligence toolkit will help scientists track the expanding population of sea urchins destroying coastal kelp and ecosystems. More >>
Tactile Imagery Boosts Excitability
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 9:50 am | Skoltech
In a paper published in the Scientific Reports journal, researchers from Skoltech and Moscow State University investigated the effect of imagining tactile sensations (tactile imagery) on the excitability of the corticospinal tract using the transcranial ... More >>
Climate Change Is Making Scientists Reassess What Is "Normal"
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 9:41 am | NIWA
Climate Database Scientist Raghav Srinivasan says that climate change is making researchers around the world reconsider how we approach climate normals. More >>
Outsmart The Risks Of Smart Home Devices
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 8:30 am | Hugh Grant
IoT devices do not yet have to conform to minimum global security standards, and bulk cheap imports can magnify the risk. Some manufacturers don't care enough about possible vulnerabilities and future security flaws. Until they do, it's up to users ... More >>
Cyclone Risks For Pacific Island Hospitals Modelled In University Of Auckland-led Project
Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 11:29 am | University of Auckland
Cyclone and extreme weather risks for individual hospitals across Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Kiribati and Tonga are being modelled in a study led out of Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland. More >>
Traveling Abroad? How To Protect Yourself From Cyber Crime
Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 8:41 am | Hugh Grant
Amid the rising threat landscape and a greater need to guard sensitive information against advanced cyber attacks, it’s crucial to realize that foreign travel offers prime opportunities to target unsuspecting travelers. More >>
Hinemoana II Sails for Whales and Renewal This Matariki
Sunday, 30 June 2024, 6:01 pm | Tongan Voyaging Society
This all-female Pacific-crewed expedition, co-led by Tongan Captain Aunofo Havea, sets sail on a mission that embodies the spirit of Matariki: renewal, celebration, and looking towards a vibrant future. More >>
Big Tech Companies Were Open To Online Safety Regulation – Why Did NZ’s Government Scrap The Idea?
Sunday, 30 June 2024, 3:22 pm | The Conversation
The government says the online safety framework infringed on free speech. But some of the world’s biggest tech companies have said they aren’t opposed to some form of regulation. More >>
Want To Help Our Precious Nocturnal Bugs During Matariki’s Longer Nights? Turn The Lights Down Low
Friday, 28 June 2024, 6:42 pm | The Conversation
About a third of insects attracted to artificial lights die by morning, often from exhaustion. But we can help them, and the vital ecosystems they serve, by reducing light pollution. More >>
Spark 5G Shines On ComCom Broadband Scorecard
Friday, 28 June 2024, 1:25 pm | Bill Bennett
The first MBNZ report to include Spark 5G fixed wireless broadband shows the technology is working well. One New Zealand heading back into town. More >>
New Research Reveals Link Between High-Quality Digital Ads And Lower Emissions
Friday, 28 June 2024, 10:40 am | DoubleVerify
DoubleVerify and Scope3 found that buying higher media quality impressions resulted in decreased carbon emissions of nearly 65 thousand metric tons of CO2 emissions in 2023 showing the sustainability benefits of smart digital advertising More >>
‘It’s Lifting Restrictions’: New App Combines Tech, Culture And Science To Reach Youth
Thursday, 27 June 2024, 6:45 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
"They become the scientists . . . become kaitiaki for our ngahere." More >>
Australian Organisations Experienced Highest Rate Of Data Breaches, Reports Rubrik Zero Labs
Thursday, 27 June 2024, 12:14 pm | Rubrik
Australian Data Appears To Be The Favoured Target For Cyber Attackers, With Organisations Reporting The Highest Rate Of Data Breaches Across The Globe In 2023. More >>
Virtual Reality (VR) Fundraisers: Immersive Experiences For Donor Engagement
Thursday, 27 June 2024, 7:13 am | Hugh Grant
Virtual Reality is no longer just a technology for gamers and tech enthusiasts; it is making a significant impact in various fields, including fundraising. VR fundraisers are transforming the way organizations engage with donors by offering immersive and More >>
NZers Are More Informed On AI But Remain Nervous
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 11:43 am | Ipsos
Out of 32 countries surveyed, New Zealanders have the second highest level of concern about AI (behind only Ireland). While 43% of New Zealanders say they are excited for products and services that use AI, significantly more (66%) say AI makes them ... More >>
Research Shows Australian Enterprise Leading The World In AI Adoption
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 11:32 am | Nutanix
Sixth annual Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Index finds “cloud smart” infrastructure modernisation accelerating Australia’s AI and sustainability agendas More >>
Multiple Factors Highlighted In ‘Milky Fish’ Research
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 10:46 am | Fisheries New Zealand
An in-depth scientific report has found a mix of complex climate factors are likely causing Milky White Flesh Syndrome, says Fisheries New Zealand. More >>
New Myrtle Rust Education App Empowers Rangatahi To Embrace Science
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 10:21 am | Scion
Developed with a focus on accessibility and engagement, the ‘E heke e Heka!’ app combines innovative technology with culturally relevant content in both Te Reo Māori and English, for a diverse audience aged 12 and above. More >>
After 1.4 Billion Revolutions, The ‘Energy Observer’ Propulsion Chain designed By Guy Saillard, , Declared ‘fault Free’
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 4:29 am | Green Navy
Saillard was responsible for the propulsion chain aspects as the ‘Energy Observer’ vessel was developed, and these technologies are now integral to ‘PROMETEO’ – Europe’s first passenger electro-hydrogen catamaran – which is under construction ... More >>
Experimental Multi-species Aquaculture Farming Structures Deployed In Tasman Bay
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 6:52 pm | Cawthron Institute
A team of researchers and local marine industry operators led by Cawthron Institute deployed new experimental underwater farming structures for scallops, oysters and seaweed on project partner MacLab’s marine farm off the coast of Motueka. More >>
Breaking Barriers With Gaming
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 9:45 am | University of Canterbury
Global game development researchers and experts are meeting in Ōtautahi Christchurch to discuss the power of games in overcoming borders and breaking social barriers. More >>
Fresh Arsenal In Battle Against Fall Armyworm
Monday, 24 June 2024, 12:06 pm | Ministry For Primary Industries
Integrated management approach offers fresh arsenal in battle against fall armyworm More >>
Kiwi Drivers Ready To Embrace Wireless EV Technology
Monday, 24 June 2024, 11:52 am | University of Auckland
A survey of 1150 existing and prospective electric vehicle (EV) drivers shows that although people have concerns about the safety and charging cost of dynamic wireless charging, it's viewed positively overall. More >>
GNS-Led Voyage To Hunga Volcano Returns With New Insights Into 2022 Eruption
Monday, 24 June 2024, 10:53 am | GNS Science
Scientists are now much closer to understanding what triggered the most violent volcanic eruption in more than a hundred years thanks to the return of a successful month-long expedition to Hunga volcano (Tonga) led by GNS Science. More >>
DoubleVerify Launches Transparency Centre To Fuel Industry Education And Foster Digital Trust
Monday, 24 June 2024, 9:46 am | DoubleVerify
The DV Transparency Centre is breaking open the ‘black box’ of digital media verification by providing comprehensive educational resources, tackling industry misconceptions, and shedding light on trending topics More >>
Bird Strike: How Common Is It For A Bird And Plane To Collide And How Dangerous Is It?
Saturday, 22 June 2024, 5:08 pm | RNZ
Explainer - The remains of a duck were found on the airfield at Queenstown Airport after suspected bird strike. What exactly happened? More >>
New Zealand Veterinary Association Presents Poultry Industry With Leadership Award In Battle Against AMR
Friday, 21 June 2024, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Veterinary Association
Antimicrobial resistance can be prevented by ensuring animals are vaccinated, that antibiotics are only used when necessary, and good hygiene practises are followed. More >>
Rules For Earthquake-Prone Buildings Under Review – Expert Reaction
Friday, 21 June 2024, 1:36 pm | Science Media Centre
The earthquake-prone building system aims to manage risk by requiring earthquake-prone buildings to be remediated before set timeframes. More >>
New Augmented Reality Experience Featuring Local Artists Launches For Ōtautahi Christchurch
Friday, 21 June 2024, 9:27 am | Gap Filler
Gap Filler’s Pae Tākaro Place of Play programme has collaborated with Dr Troy Innocent from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) future play lab to create an Augmented Reality (AR) journey in Ōtautahi Christchurch called ‘64 ... More >>
Kākāriki Baby Boom Boosts Bird Count
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 2:02 pm | Department of Conservation
Yellow-crowned parakeet/kākāriki numbers in the Landsborough valley tripled last spring compared to the previous year, results of the annual DOC bird count show. More >>
Tagging Fiordland Sharks To Monitor Climate Change
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 11:43 am | NIWA
Scientists from NIWA and Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington are studying sharks in Fiordland to understand the effects of climate change. More >>
Australia: UQ Study Investigates The Danger Years For Food Allergies
Wednesday, 19 June 2024, 7:43 pm | University of Queensland
Participating patients will be offered an oral food challenge which is the opportunity to try the substance they’ve been avoiding because of an allergy diagnosis in a safe, clinical setting. More >>
Waikato Seismic Research May Have Global Impact
Wednesday, 19 June 2024, 10:05 am | Earthquake Commission
New research into the geology of the Hamilton basin aims to create ground-breaking 3D simulations that will transform seismic modelling for the Waikato and similar sedimentary basins around the globe. More >>
AI-Driven Pricing Strategies: Dynamic Pricing And Competitive Advantage
Wednesday, 19 June 2024, 8:30 am | Hugh Grant
As AI continues to evolve, its role in shaping pricing strategies will continue to grow, offering new opportunities for businesses to achieve sustainable growth and success. More >>
Rocket Lab Signs Record Deal For 10 Electron Launches With Synspective
Tuesday, 18 June 2024, 7:28 pm | Rocket Lab
The deal is Rocket Lab’s largest Electron launch agreement to date and continues a long-standing partnership with Japanese Earth observation company Synspective More >>
Technology Conference Delivers Renewable Forest Resource Innovators
Tuesday, 18 June 2024, 4:12 pm | Forest Industry Engineering Association
Encouraged by iconic New Zealanders like keynote speaker Sir Ian Taylor, many young innovators are creating new opportunities for converting forestry fibre to renewable resources for new chemical solutions and to fossil fuel replacements. More >>
Reflections On "NZ Pays Too Much For Broadband"
Tuesday, 18 June 2024, 11:59 am | Bill Bennett
Do Kiwis pay too much for broadband? There's more to this question than meets the eye. More >>
Ancient Polar Sea Reptile Is The Oldest Ever Found In The Southern Hemisphere
Tuesday, 18 June 2024, 9:37 am | GNS Science
An Early Triassic Nothosaur fossil vertebra, from about 246 million years ago, discovered in New Zealand has upended long-standing hypotheses on how, when and from where nothosaurs and other early sea-going reptiles dispersed around the globe. More >>
New Promising Catalyst: Skoltech Researchers Continue Their Research Into Tungsten Pentaboride
Tuesday, 18 June 2024, 4:21 am | Skoltech
A group of researchers led by Professor Alexander Kvashnin from Skoltech’s Energy Transition Center has published a new paper on tungsten pentaboride, WB5-x, a substance that has a number of advantages over traditional catalysts More >>
Rocket Lab Offers 'Heartbroken' Students Tour After NASA Trip Abruptly Cancelled
Monday, 17 June 2024, 12:30 pm | RNZ
Rocket Lab is stepping in to fill the vacuum that more than a dozen students find themselves in after their space camp dreams came crashing down. More >>
Groundbreaking Research To Measure AI’s Impact On Productivity
Monday, 17 June 2024, 10:02 am | AI Forum
AI Forum Executive Director Madeline Newman says the answers will give a good indication of how well AI can help address New Zealand’s dismal productivity record. More >>
How Equipped Is New Zealand To Manage Bird Flu?
Monday, 17 June 2024, 9:23 am | University of Canterbury
UC researchers are developing technology to speed up response times to serious biosecurity and epidemic threats such as bird flu. More >>
Solar Farms Can Eat Up Farmland – But ‘Agrivoltaics’ Could Mean The Best Of Both Worlds For NZ Farmers
Sunday, 16 June 2024, 7:09 pm | The Conversation
The major benefit of agrivoltaics is that solar panels shelter crops and animals from the heat, while providing more warmth at night. Soils also retain more moisture and some crops grow better. More >>
US-bound Harkness Fellow To Explore AI Policy Development
Sunday, 16 June 2024, 6:20 pm | NZ Harkness Fellowship Trust
Sarah Box, Principal Policy Advisor – Digital Policy at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, beat out an impressive field of candidates to claim the prestigious New Zealand Harkness Fellowship for 2024. More >>
Weakening Or Collapse Of A Major Atlantic Current Has Disrupted NZ’s Climate In The Past – And Could Do So Again
Saturday, 15 June 2024, 2:12 pm | The Conversation
Earth’s climate system is connected across hemispheres. When the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation weakens and Europe cools, warming in New Zealand and southern mid-latitudes accelerates. More >>
The Secret Life Of Bees
Saturday, 15 June 2024, 2:09 pm | RNZ
There's an art to beekeeping, and it starts with pheromones - the invisible chemical scents you produce. More >>
Energy Observer Celebrates Return To France After 7-year Round-the-world Odyssey
Saturday, 15 June 2024, 1:40 pm | Energy Observer
This event will celebrate the incredible adventure of the vessel and her crew, and mark the end of a remarkable international episode, while announcing ambitious new projects to pursue the mission undertaken. More >>
Rural Connectivity Group Hits 500 Cell Site Milestone
Friday, 14 June 2024, 7:24 pm | Bill Bennett
Anawhata is the site of the Rural Connectivity Group’s 500th open access cell tower. Apple extends satellite messages with iOS upgrade. More >>
Boomi Research Reveals Composability Essential To Overcome Legacy System Challenges In Enterprises
Friday, 14 June 2024, 12:27 pm | Boomi
The IDC InfoBrief, sponsored by IFS and Boomi, reveals that ageing, monolithic systems, and a lack of technological understanding at the executive level limit organisational agility and responsiveness to disruptions. More >>
NZ Harvard Grad Develops World First AI To Automate Social Media Video Creation
Friday, 14 June 2024, 8:47 am | Unfaze.ai
A Kiwi Harvard graduate has developed world-first AI that creates images and videos for social media platforms from a user's basic text description. More >>
Macquarie Data Centres Starts Construction On Its AI And Cloud Data Centre In Sydney
Thursday, 13 June 2024, 3:03 pm | Macquarie Data Centres
FDC Construction has been appointed the main build contractor for Macquarie Data Centres newest facility, IC3 Super West. More >>
