Rural residents die at higher rates than those in urban centres – study
People living in rural areas of Aotearoa die at higher rates than those living in main urban centres, new research led by the University of Otago shows.
Can’t draw a mental picture? Aphantasia causes blind spots in the mind’s eye
If you were asked to draw a picture of your grandparents’ living room from memory, could you do it?
Top researchers recognised as finalists in Premier’s Science Awards
Thirteen researchers and a program to inspire female students to take up STEM careers have been named finalists in this year’s Premier’s Science Awards.
Parasite defence mechanism de-coded by Dundee research team
Scientists in the School of Life Sciences have been able to demonstrate the mechanism that allows parasites to switch genes on and off randomly enabling them to...
Taking time to seal a deal reveals insights into online buyers and sellers
New research shows that the time people take to decide whether to accept or reject an offer can help bargain hunters track down the best deal.
Massey Business School partners with Australia’s Kaplan Professional
Massey University has partnered with Kaplan Professional, Australia’s largest and leading financial services education and continuing education provider, to help potentially 25,000...
Importance of team structure in clinical settings in the spotlight
An expert from The University of Western Australia will provide recommendations on how medical teams can work more effectively and efficiently to enhance team performance, mental health and patient outcomes at an event focused on the healthcare sector.
University of Warwick offers to help 5 more creative businesses – 6 months free...
The University of Warwick is looking for the next cohort of creative businesses that it can help with its Creative Futures programme and business have just over two weeks to apply to be part of it...
National partnership to harness analytics for grains RD&E
Australian growers will benefit from a renewed focus on grains research, development and extension (RD&E) data and insights with the announcement of a five-year strategic partnership aimed at harnessing...
With Perseverance, MIT teams prepare for Mars rover landing
On Thursday, NASA’s newest Mars rover, Perseverance, is scheduled to touch down on the surface of the Red Planet following a nail-biting entry and descent sequence vividly known as the “seven minutes of terror.”
