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Bullets in orbit: can we fix the danger of space junk?

13 April 2025

An estimated 130 million pieces of space junk are in low earth orbit, from dead satellites to tiny debris. The junk cloud is a very real risk to the growing space sector.
US academic takes reins on Pacific housing research

11 April 2025

Indigenous Hawaiian architect and academic Dr James Miller will soon cross the globe to start a new role at the University of Auckland.
The wild birth and journey of behemoth waves

11 April 2025

Dr Tom Shand details the extraordinary forces at work behind giant waves that cross the Pacific and wreak havoc on distant shorelines.
Cheaper power bills? Geothermal energy could be the key

10 April 2025

University researchers are exploring how underground heat can be harnessed to help reduce household power bills.
Airbnb could actually be good for us

9 April 2025

Analyisis: Unlike cities grappling with over-tourism, such as Amsterdam and Lisbon, New Zealand cities can benefit from short-term rentals says Elham Bahmanteymouri.
Can the future of energy be affordable, secure and sustainable?

4 April 2025

Global experts are coming together to address the challenge of creating energy solutions that are both sustainable and achievable by 2050.
Saeid Baroutian: closing the loop

1 April 2025

Driven by a passion for sustainability, Professor Saeid Baroutian is developing clean technologies to tackle pressing environmental challenges.
Can buildings light up lives of people with dementia?

28 March 2025

Interviewing people with dementia has its challenges, but that hasn’t stopped University of Auckland PhD researcher Jane Waterhouse.
Prestigious fellowship awarded to leading University researchers

27 March 2025

University of Auckland researchers have been honoured as Ngā Ahurei a Te Apārangi Fellows in recognition of their outstanding contributions to research excellence.
History of Māori gardens could hold seeds for future

24 March 2025

Māori once grew enough fruit and vegetables to feed Auckland, yet these days many struggle to afford healthy food, writes Bhaveeka Madagammana.
Canadian philanthropist announces $4m donation to endow NZ scholarships

20 March 2025

Philanthropist John McCall MacBain has donated $4 million to endow the Kupe Leadership Scholarship programme, ensuring its long-term future.
Minister impressed by innovation showcase at Newmarket precinct

20 March 2025

The University hosted the Minister of Finance and Economic Growth, the Hon Nicola Willis, for a tour of innovative research and start-ups at the University's Newmarket precinct.

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