Breadcrumbs List.
Science and technology
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Longer reproductive years linked to healthier brain aging
9 June 2025
A study of postmenopausal women pointed to a protective effect from estradiol, the most potent form of estrogen.
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Economists urge action to prevent ‘AI poverty traps’
9 June 2025
AI offers huge promise for developing nations, but without targeted policies and international support, economists say it could deepen poverty and inequality.
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Octopus, squid study yields new evidence on evolution
6 June 2025
One of the great debates in evolutionary theory is addressed in new research from the University of Auckland.
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Student over moon with space scholarship
6 June 2025
Masters student Shivam Desai is a step closer to his dream of contributing to space discoveries with an NZ Space Scholarship.
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Can we future-proof our oceans?
5 June 2025
At the Goat Island Marine Discovery Centre, enhancing ocean literacy is paramount.
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Fagali‘i and Leauva‘a student draws on strength of Sāmoan culture
5 June 2025
Manaaki scholar Angela-Lani Ah Sam Tuiafiso celebrates Sāmoa Language Week in Aotearoa, away from her homeland.
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Animals have culture too, and it’s in our interests to embrace it
5 June 2025
Analysis: Understanding and embracing the cultural lives of animals may be one of the most intelligent moves we can make in preserving the species the share our planet says Emma Carroll.
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Jade Le Grice: sexuality, sovereignty and science
3 June 2025
Making space for Indigenous science to flourish and promoting inclusive research that benefits communities and academia are part of the Māori health leader’s big vision.
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Singing to babies boosts their moods: Music Lab
30 May 2025
Researchers investigated what happens when parents sing more to their babies at home.
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The serious problem with Lithium-ion batteries
28 May 2025
Analysis: Without more regulation on how to safely dispose of lithium-ion batteries we’re going to have more fires caused by them, says Shanghai Wei.
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Plastic levels in indoor Auckland air much higher than at outdoor site
26 May 2025
How much plastic are we inhaling where we work and live?
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Feeling hard done by? New study looks at the effects
23 May 2025
Feeling financially hard done by may have flow-on health effects, a School of Psychology study suggests.