Three finalists in Kiwinet research awards
Researchers who have founded companies featuring innovative advances in cultivated meat cells and vascular microsurgery are finalists in this year's Kiwinet awards.
Hotter, drier, CRISPR: editing for climate change
Gene editing technology will play a vital role in climate-proofing future crops to protect global food supplies, according to scientists at The University of Queensland.
Waikato supports Raukōkore Marine Research Centre opening
The Raukōkore Marine Research Centre has officially opened, providing a crucial research base for the East Coast.
Membrane around tumors may be key to preventing metastasis
Tough as plastic wrap but elastic like a balloon, the lining could be a target for therapies to limit cancer cells from spreading.
Canterbury to host premiere climate adaptation conference
An international climate adaptation conference will bring together the world’s top scientists, Indigenous scholars and policymakers in Ōtautahi Christchurch in 2025.
Mental health pilot program expands to more primary schools
A pilot mental health program successfully trialled in Victorian primary schools will be expanded to a total of 26 schools in 2021.
Dr Alastair Hick wins top Knowledge Commercialisation Australasia award
In a celebration of innovation and excellence, Dr Alastair Hick, Chief Commercialisation Officer at Monash Innovation was named the 2023 KCA Research Commercialisation Professional...
Pumice the key to solving seabird mass death mystery
Researchers have used the evidence of pumice from an underwater volcanic eruption to answer a long-standing mystery about a mass death of migrating seabirds.
Experts offer finance tips at UC community weekend
We caught up with University of Canterbury (UC) graduate Zoe Wallis of Forsyth Barr, and former Chief Economist of Deloitte and Kiwibank, ahead of the University’s 150th Anniversary Alumni and Community Weekend...
‘Animal-Stress’ Signal Improves Plant Drought Resilience
A team of Australian and German researchers has discovered a novel pathway that plants can use to save water and improve their drought tolerance.
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