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 researcher develops robotic insects with ultrahigh agility
Inspired by agile insects in nature, a research team led by Prof Zhong Junwen, assistant professor in the Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) of the University of Macau (UM) and a member...
RNA map of cell nucleus reveals new insights into gene regulation and cell division
Most people are familiar with the cell nucleus from grade school biology as a storage compartment for DNA. But the nucleus also contains several distinct structures called nuclear bodies or domains – and some of them are brimming with genes’ messages, also known as RNA transcripts.
Retiring Psychology professor leaves legacy for family wellbeing
A drive to improve family life has underpinned most of Neville Blampied’s 50-year career in Psychology at the University of Canterbury (UC).
A medical scan reveals the secrets of New Zealand’s extinct marine reptiles, almost 150...
Adjunct Professor Paul Scofield takes us on a short dive into New Zealand's fossil history and explains the impact of a newly taken scan of found fossils on The Conversation.
Researchers fear career breaks risk future funding success
Fierce competition for medical research funding makes many researchers loath to disclose in grant applications their career disruptions, such as illness or childbirth, to explain research output gaps for fear of appearing ‘weak’ or unable to fulfil long-term research.
Black Ferns style of play capturing hearts and minds
Toni Bruce has been studying the meaning of men’s Rugby World Cups to New Zealanders since 2007. This year, the University of Auckland professor turned her gaze on the women’s Rugby World Cup and already has some interesting findings.
New research alliance unveiled to help meet Scotland’s health challenges
Heriot-Watt’s research expertise in food structure and adding value to waste are to be utilised as part of a new collaborative alliance.
McMaster ensures employees have time off for COVID vaccinations
The university has approved a COVID-19 Vaccination Leave that allows employees time away from work to get their COVID-19 vaccinations.
Ancient dung reveals earliest evidence of farmed animals
Ancient dung has helped provide archaeologists with the earliest evidence of animals being farmed for food.
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