New academic journal led by Riddet Institute Director
The Riddet Institute is a Centre of Research Excellence (CoRE) focusing on advanced food research, hosted by Massey University in Palmerston North.
UM holds Workshop on IC Advances in China 2021
The University of Macau (UM), Tsinghua University, and the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC) recently held the Third Workshop on IC Advances in China (ICAC 2021).
Climate change is reducing global river water quality
A review of almost 1000 studies on the effects of climate change and extreme weather events on rivers around the world has found an overall negative effect on water quality in rivers globally.
Massey University sets new standard for Te Tiriti excellence
This Waitangi Day, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University is celebrating the launch of an extensive project setting a new standard of excellence in Te Tiriti o Waitangi analysis...
Study shows beach signage education could save lives this summer
A new beach safety study aims to prevent accidental beach drownings of young people through the identification of their understanding – and misunderstanding – of common beach signs.
Glacier melt raises sea levels by nearly 2cm this century
The alarming scale and speed of glacier ice melting, and its effect in raising sea levels and depleting regional freshwater supplies, has been revealed in a decades-long study.
Berry-flavoured may be more dangerous than non-flavoured vapes: study
Findings build on growing evidence that adding flavours to vaping solutions can increase the dangers.
Gene blocks spillover of avian flu to humans
A key human gene has been shown to prevent most strains of bird flu from causing infection in people.
Cancerous breast tissue glows in new AI-enhanced MRI images
Imaging technology developed and refined at the University of Waterloo promises better detection and treatment of breast cancer by more accurately pinpointing cancerous tissue.
Sustainability researcher wins $1.5m award for work tackling the climate crisis
The Frontiers Planet Prize, a global initiative of the Frontiers Research Foundation in Switzerland, has announced Associate Professor Arunima Malik as one of its three...
