Astronomers see white dwarf switch on and off
White dwarfs are what most stars become after burning off the hydrogen that fuels them. Now our astronomers have seen one of these galactic objects switching on and off for the first time.
Construction begins on new multi-million gene therapy innovation centre
A groundbreaking event has been held to mark the start of construction work for a new gene therapy innovation centre, which is set to advance scientific discoveries and promising treatment options for many life-threatening diseases.
New research reveals emerging environmental contaminants of concern in NZ dolphins
Scientists have revealed emerging environmental contaminants of concern within New Zealand dolphins, with similar pollution levels to Japan despite government restrictions on the use of toxic substances.
King’s alumna wins big at Santander X Entrepreneurship Awards
Wembley Stadium hosted yesterday’s final of the Santander X Entrepreneurship Awards, won by Josephine Philips, Physics graduate and founder of Sojo.
Time for bold action for children
Opinion: The Herald has run articles this week that must greatly disturb all thinking New Zealanders. The first of these tells of desperate families rummaging in bins to feed their families and how the lockdown is enormously stressful and debilitating for low-income families.
Take part in Bristol’s first Pesticide Amnesty
Bristol residents will have the chance to hand back their pesticides as part of a city-wide amnesty - the first of its kind in England.
Global Voices scholars to tackle climate and gender issues at UN forums
Two Curtin University students will take to the international stage at important United Nations events to pursue their passions for gender equality and the environment after being awarded Global Voices scholarships.
Busting the ‘slow down’ myth: vigorous activity needed in later life to live longer...
Older people are the most sedentary group in Australia, but recent research indicates many would exercise more if encouraged to do so.
Waikato climate researchers develop device sold to universities around the world
Waikato researchers unlocking keys to climate change hidden in the drip water from inside New Zealand’s deepest caves, have developed a new device being used by researchers around the world.
Flexible Sensors Slide Into The Future With New Approach To Electronic Printing
A new method of ‘sliding’ delicate high-performance electronics onto flexible surfaces could enable future developments in electronics, scientists say.
