Colossal black holes locked in cosmic dance at heart of galaxy
Astronomers find evidence for the tightest-knit supermassive black hole duo observed to date.
When cheating pays – survival strategy of insect uncovered
Researchers have revealed the unique ‘cheating’ strategy a New Zealand insect has developed to avoid being eaten – mimicking a highly toxic species.
Engineering students’ agri-tech startup ProTag raises $1 million
Massey University Engineering PhD students and entrepreneurs, Tyrel Glass and Baden Parr, are creating game-changing technology for the agricultural industry.
Chatbots can help treat symptoms in people with depression
Clinician scientists from NTU Singapore have found that mental health chatbots are able to effectively engage people with depression in empathetic conversations and assist in the treatment of their symptoms.
OPINION: COVID restrictions may be easing, but the pandemic isn’t over yet
Many countries are winding back COVID-19 restrictions, but governments should be continuing to promote the importance of voluntary mask use and catching up outdoors.
A Sugar Hit to Help Destroy Cancer Cells
Source: USC Viterbi School of EngineeringBy Greta Harrison
Chemical engineers from the USC Viterbi School of Engineering have unlocked...
Availability of community pharmacies declining in deprived areas
People living in more deprived areas with worse health outcomes were 65% more likely to lose their local pharmacy than those in wealthier areas, according to research published today.
Funding to assist with story-telling approach to opioid tapering
A University of Otago researcher hopes whānau-focused storytelling could help support people taper off potentially harmful opioids prescribed for chronic pain.
Climate Change Education In Schools Must Improve To Tackle Global Threat
Better education into the global threat posed by climate change is needed in schools, experts at the University of Hull have said.
Study reveals untapped potential to increase eye donations needed for sight-restoring surgeries
A new study has found there is significant scope to increase the number of eye donations from patients cared for in hospice and palliative care settings - donations which are desperately needed for sight-restoring surgeries.
