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New study reveals dugong in big trouble
12 September 2019
Some dugong populations are so genetically distinct that losing them would be the equivalent of losing a species of elephant, scientists say.
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The biggest questions of all – panel discussion hosted by RNZ’s Kim Hill
9 September 2019
Space exploration and the search for alien life is the topic of a panel discussion at the University of Auckland hosted by RNZ’s Kim Hill.
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Sexual abuse prevention research wins award
6 September 2019
Research on prevention of sexual abuse and the role of rehabilitation in sexual offending has earned senior lecturer Gwenda Willis of the University of Auckland the Hunter Award from the New Zealand Psychological Society.
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Whale migration pattern written into their songs
4 September 2019
The convergence of humpback whales at the Kermadec Islands is the human equivalent of a singing competition at a favourite gathering place.
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Rocket Man appointed to University
4 September 2019
The University of Auckland has appointed space industry pioneer, Peter Beck, as Adjunct Professor in Aerospace Engineering.
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Bioengineer jets off to NASA to study drones for planetary exploration
30 August 2019
Bioengineer Finbar Argus has been awarded a scholarship to NASA, where he'll be looking at the aerodynamics of aircraft such as drones for planetary exploration.
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A watch-like device that helps people feel the music
28 August 2019
A wearable device which allows people to feel music, developed by researchers at the Auckland Bioengineering Institute, is "life-changing" according to one deaf user.
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Wine science and sulfurs - the good and the bad
27 August 2019
Opinion: From rotten eggs to passionfruit, Dr Rebecca Deed writes about sulfur compounds in wine, why some are bad but others provide aroma, taste and character.
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Are we on the cusp of answering the biggest questions of all?
26 August 2019
They are the biggest unknowns, questions we ponder every time we look at the stars: What is life? Are we alone in the universe? How does life happen?
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What a difference a decade makes in earthquake engineering
22 August 2019
It’s a brutal way to learn but if there is any good to come out of the earthquakes that devastated parts of New Zealand over the last decade, a lot more is now known about the ground beneath our feet.
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India has it right: nations either aim for the Moon or get left behind in the space economy
22 August 2019
Opinion: Doctoral candidate Nicholas Borroz discusses how space is poised to be big business.
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Not time to worry about robots - yet
21 August 2019
Opinion: Should we worry about robots taking over? Not anytime soon, says Dr Craig Sutherland who talks about the impact of robots for Raising the Bar on 27 August.
