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Dissolving the interface between humans and computers
20 April 2021
For many people, it’s become impossible to imagine life without a smartphone.
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A super model for the team of 5 million
15 April 2021
The nation's Covid-19 response has relied heavily on contagion modelling. Dion O'Neale is leading work to build a unique model that mirrors the myriad connections of the entire population of New Zealand.
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Prime Minister recognises transformative science
13 April 2021
The 2020 Prime Minister's Science Prize has been awarded to Te Pūnaha Matatini for their contribution to Aotearoa New Zealand’s Covid-19 response.
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Yes, dogs do get jealous – new study
13 April 2021
A new study provides evidence that dogs exhibit jealous behaviour and have the ability to imagine their owner petting another dog even when they can’t see what’s going on.
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Choose your kaimoana wisely
12 April 2021
Opinion: Veronica Rotman provides a guide on decisions we can make when choosing fish at the supermarket to help with sustainability and avoid harming the oceans.
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Climate change driving global movement of marine species
7 April 2021
A new study shows for the first time at a global scale and across all kinds of species that marine life has been changing its distribution away from the equator in direct response to climate change.
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Dementia app for Māori launches
30 March 2021
An app to help Māori affected by mate wareware (dementia) and to raise awareness of the disease has been launched.
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Just ten minutes a day could change your life
30 March 2021
Dr David Moreau says you don’t need much time in your day to exercise your body and your brain.
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Joel Rindelaub: comical chemical scientist hot on air quality
29 March 2021
'New Zealand's newest science celebrity' has a formula for getting his scientific messages across.
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Data surveillance: university and museum tackle facial recognition debate
24 March 2021
Who is collecting our personal data, what are they doing with it and should we be concerned?
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Scientists awarded medals for research
23 March 2021
Two University of Auckland scientists have been awarded top medals from the New Zealand Association of Scientists (NZAS).
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A side of knowledge with your beer?
23 March 2021
Aucklanders wanting to make the most of Aotearoa New Zealand’s freedom to socialise and to keep abreast of the latest thinking from some of this country’s leading academics have their chance on 20 April.
