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Freedom to develop ideas on the southern space frontier
9 December 2019
New Zealand’s fledgling space sector has appointed the internationally leading Professor Guglielmo Aglietti as inaugural Director* of Te Pūnaha Ātea – Auckland Space Institute.
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Exploding binary stars
9 December 2019
One of New Zealand’s most valuable export fish species is about to take on a new persona in the world of astronomy as the chosen name for a software package that could help unlock some of the secrets of the Universe.
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World-first artificial neurons create potential for bionic medicine
4 December 2019
Artificial neurons on silicon chips that behave just like the real thing have been invented by a team of international scientists, including University of Auckland’s Professor Julian Paton.
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Can democracy survive?
3 December 2019
The rise of populism and nationalism in some of the world’s leading democracies, along with declining trust in political institutions, has led to questions over whether democracy can survive.
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University of Auckland space cadets taking their mission seriously
28 November 2019
There’s no shortage of enthusiasts – students and teachers alike – keen to be involved in space research at the University of Auckland. Owen Poland meets some of those launching themselves into the final frontier.
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Scientists complete largest global assessment of ocean warming impacts
28 November 2019
Scientists have compiled the most comprehensive assessment of how ocean warming has been affecting the mix of marine species in our oceans – and explain how some species manage to keep their cool.
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'Sugar in Schools' project has many benefits
27 November 2019
Researchers are investigating absorption rates of sugar in high school age Pacific students to help young Pacific people better understand their own biology and avoid obesity and obesity-linked diseases such as diabetes.
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Researcher recognised for developing the empathic side of Artificial Intelligence
27 November 2019
Associate Professor Mark Sagar is one of seven University of Auckland academics recently elected as a Royal Society Ngā Ahurei a Te Apārangi Fellow.
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NZ scientist behind first FDA-approved myopia therapy for kids
25 November 2019
An optometry researcher from the University of Auckland is behind the first-ever Food and Drug Administration-(FDA) approved treatment to slow the progression of short-sight in children.
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Five University of Auckland researchers among most highly cited in the world
20 November 2019
Five University scientists have been recognised in the Web of Science Group 2019 list of the most Highly Cited Researchers in the world, released on 19 November.
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Beauty queen to use crown for marine protection
20 November 2019
The winner of the Miss Cook Islands New Zealand pageant hopes to use her title to raise awareness of protecting the delicate marine environment in her island homeland.
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New professor at Auckland wins major award for cleaning up space junk
18 November 2019
Professor Guglielmo Aglietti has joined the Faculty of Engineering as the inaugural director of Te Pūnaha Ātea | Auckland Space Institute. He has also just won the Arthur C Clarke award for research that showed how we could declutter the space above us.
