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Helping our oceans to flourish again
27 October 2021
Marine science research is breaking new ground in the bountiful benefits mussel reefs can provide and the impact of quieter times for animals under the sea.
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New whale species to be named after Mātauranga Māori whale expert
27 October 2021
Whales are often named after Western scientists and after men, but that tradition is about to change, as a newly discovered species of whale will carry an Indigenous name and the name of a woman.
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Saliva – a game changer for Covid-19 testing
26 October 2021
Biomedical Science alumna Dr Anne Wyllie is at the forefront of the global pandemic efforts, having developed a faster, more efficient and less invasive Covid-19 saliva test.
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The practice of love
26 October 2021
Love is arguably one of the most precious elements of the human experience and can appear in many forms. Psychology Professor Niki Harré explains generalised love and how it can enrich our world.
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Inaugural Pacific Research Symposium
26 October 2021
The Pacific Research Symposium will showcase our Pacific researchers and Pacific-related research in the Science faculty.
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Paralympian sprinter wins Blues Award
26 October 2021
Bachelor of Science student Anna Steven recently made her Paralympic Games debut in Tokyo, competing in the T64 200m and 100m sprints.
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Waving goodbye to wood smoke and car fumes
23 October 2021
Our researchers investigate what’s really in the air we breathe and how we can make it cleaner and fresher in our urban areas.
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Lighting the way with biophotonics
23 October 2021
Researchers in biophotonics tell us how they are using fundamental science to create solutions that improve food safety testing and reduce antibiotic resistance.
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Making cyberspace a safer place
23 October 2021
As our dependence on being connected to the internet grows, so does our need to protect our data and improve our resilience to cyber-attacks.
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Tiny insects key to solving big problems
23 October 2021
Biological Sciences alumnus Neil Birrell’s discusses his start-up Hexacycle and his PhD research exploring insects as food.
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Pulling apart DNA: learning molecular biology through a VR lens
23 October 2021
Sebastian Dunn is a Science Masters student working with the School of Biological Sciences and the School of Computer Science.
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Unlocking wearable tech for healthy living
23 October 2021
Data from wearable devices could be put to good use, not only in preventative healthcare but also for managing chronic conditions.
