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Some liked it hot
9 December 2019
The relentless quest to prove whether there once was life on Mars is a key driver behind two trans-Tasman research initiatives that are simultaneously looking into the evolution of microbes in hot pools near Rotorua and beneath the parched red earth of Western Australia.
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Exploding binary stars
9 December 2019
One of New Zealand’s most valuable export fish species is about to take on a new persona in the world of astronomy as the chosen name for a software package that could help unlock some of the secrets of the Universe.
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Stars on film
9 December 2019
The science of star gazing will be taken to an entirely new level in 2022 when a next-generation telescope fitted with the world’s largest digital camera starts to capture what’s been described as the first motion picture of the Universe.
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Fun facts about space
9 December 2019
Matariki, best apps and websites, and why the Milky Way smells like rum...
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Bringing education to life
3 December 2018
We explore the role of Artificial Intelligence and virtual and augmented reality in education.
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Celebrating science in Aotearoa
3 December 2018
Prime Minister's Chief Science Advisor Professor Juliet Gerrard from the Faculty of Science discusses her first six months in the role.
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Supporting our Science students
3 December 2018
In 2018, 13 students received an award from the Faculty of Science Student Support Fund, and we would like to help more students.
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Developing policy and driving decisions
3 December 2018
Faculty of Science alumnus Duncan Matangi discusses his career in public service and being involved in decisions that affect New Zealand.
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Big eyes, big ideas
3 December 2018
Faculty of Science alumna Lucy van Oosterom discusses fish vocalisation and science communication.
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He waka hourua rua ki te titiro ki te heke mai
3 December 2018
Faculty of Science researchers are collaborating on a project that aims to improve the way in which scientists connect and work with Māori.
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Cooperation in early childhood
3 December 2018
School of Psychology senior lecturer Dr Annette Henderson studies cooperation in early childhood, and is interested in how to help children grow into healthy adults.
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Solutions to a sustainable future
3 December 2018
With the support of the Faculty of Science Sustainability Research Award, four students are conducting research that focuses on sustainability initiatives in their disciplines.