Breadcrumbs List.
Faculty of Science
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`World’s mayor': how Michael Bloomberg's money changes our cities
2 October 2024
Opinion: The billionaire's largesse may be something cities can't afford to turn down, write Associate Professor Tom Baker and his co-authors.
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Mission compostable
26 September 2024
Opinion: Many NZ products promoted as compostable or biodegradable fail to tell customers how they should be handled and where they should end up. Nargiss Taleb argues for tougher policies on claims and labelling.
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Pacific fathers to discuss matters of the heart
26 September 2024
Researcher investigating psychological well-being of Pacific fathers and their whānau affected by cardiovascular disease.
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There are microplastics in your body
25 September 2024
Opinion: Joel Rindelaub describes what the science does and doesn't know about the potential dangers of the plastics in our bodies, and the chemicals in the plastics getting into our bodies.
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Chemistry graduate Yan Liu succeeds via NZ-China tertiary ties
23 September 2024
The first wave of students are graduating from the University's partnership with a tertiary institution in Heilongjiang, China.
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Genetic testing provides answers for autistic New Zealanders
19 September 2024
Decade-long study shows value of tests to detect genes causing autism.
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Tribute to scientist and environmentalist George Mason
17 September 2024
The University reflects on the scientific and philanthropic contributions of Dr George Mason ONZM, who passed away on 13 September 2024.
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University of Auckland and Cook Islands govt explore future prospects
13 September 2024
Visit from Cook Islands Prime Minister to University of Auckland discusses future prospects for educational opportunities and Pacific-led research.
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Researchers receive more than $30m in 2024 Endeavour funding round
13 September 2024
Endeavour fund supports Innovative ideas and leading researchers from Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland.
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How the kākāpō got its colours
11 September 2024
Another secret is revealed in the story of a very unusual bird.
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Solving the mystery of Aotearoa's colourful fungi
9 September 2024
A 30-year-old theory explaining why some New Zealand fungi are so colourful has been confirmed.
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Everyone wants to save the bees, but which ones?
5 September 2024
Urban greening needs a nuanced approach, according to Professor Margaret Stanley.