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The interactive device you can stick in your mouth
19 February 2019
Imagine a device that feels like and is no bigger than a piece of chewing gum, which allows you to answer the phone simply by biting down on it.
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Do crows plan ahead just like humans playing chess?
8 February 2019
A new study shows crows have the ability to plan three behaviours ahead towards achieving a goal in a way that may be similar to the way humans plan future moves in chess.
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Quake testing the whole building
1 February 2019
Quake-testing the whole building, on one of the world’s largest shake tables.
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Keeping a low profile is for the birds
31 January 2019
It has long been assumed that colourful plumage puts birds at higher risk of being spotted by a predator but a new study has a surprising finding – being dull and brown doesn’t necessarily increase the chances of survival.
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Educator and philanthropist awarded Honorary Doctorate
23 January 2019
German-born scientist and education philanthropist Dr Beate Schuler will be awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Science from the University of Auckland.
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1080 debate: time to face reality
17 January 2019
Opinion: We can't leave our vulnerable native species to fend for themselves while we debate the rights and wrongs of 1080, explains Dr Cate Macinnis-Ng.
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Distinguished Professor becomes a Dame
16 January 2019
Named a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the New Year Honours capped off an outstanding 12 months for Dame Professor Margaret Brimble of the University of Auckland.
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Men with hostile sexist beliefs feel less powerful in relationships
4 December 2018
Heterosexual men with hostile sexist attitudes are more likely to think they lack power in a relationship rather than seeing themselves as powerful.
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From struggle to celebration: Women in Science
3 December 2018
We celebrate the remarkable achievements of Faculty of Science women scientists in 2018.
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Celebrating science in Aotearoa
3 December 2018
Prime Minister's Chief Science Advisor Professor Juliet Gerrard from the Faculty of Science discusses her first six months in the role.
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Cooperation in early childhood
3 December 2018
School of Psychology senior lecturer Dr Annette Henderson studies cooperation in early childhood, and is interested in how to help children grow into healthy adults.
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Bringing education to life
3 December 2018
We explore the role of Artificial Intelligence and virtual and augmented reality in education.
