Hormone found to regulate mothers’ behaviour
University of Otago researchers have discovered a new function for the hormone prolactin – it limits a new mum’s investment in aggressive behaviour and instead focusses them on interacting with their babies.
Stories of healing and repair transform the Talbot Rice Gallery
Two new exhibitions from international artists explore personal experiences of trauma from the perspective of recovery and regeneration.
Pandemic expert is Manawatū Standard ‘Person of the Year’
Massey University scientist Professor David Hayman has been named the Manawatu Standard’s Person of the Year 2020 for his work studying the coronavirus and for being a local source...
Research identifies immunosuppressed people are least likely to have COVID-19 antibodies
New research has identified which people with compromised immune systems are less likely to have COVID-19 antibodies - making them more vulnerable to a severe infection.
A.I. Chips Away at How Designers Create Semiconductors
Semiconductor chips are among the most complicated man-made creations you can name, powering everything from your smartphone and laptop computer...
Ivey Business School receives $3.5M from BMO for new program, course upgrades
Ivey Business School has received a donation of $3.5 million from Bank of Montreal (BMO) to the school’s Ian O. Ihnatowycz Institute for Leadership to create a new cross-campus leadership certificate program available...
Lucky seven for Curtin’s world No. 2 in mineral and mining engineering
Curtin University has maintained its position as the world’s second-ranked university and number one in Australia for mineral and mining engineering for the seventh year in a row in the 2023 QS World University Rankings by Subject.
Exeter heads scheme to create new generation of ‘business-aware’ academics
The University of Exeter has been awarded £5 million for a project that aims to instil researchers with improved awareness of the benefits of collaborating with business.
Satellites ‘key to confronting global challenges’
Science Minister Andrew Griffith says for the UK to become a Space superpower it must harness the talent of researchers and businesses involved in the analysis of satellite data.
Transition metal phosphors and OLEDs
Organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) significantly impact daily life, according to Professor Chi Yun, Chair Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and Department of Chemistry at City University of Hong Kong (CityU).
