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The strange science of the silent mind

17 November 2025

One in 125 people have a silent mind – no earworms, no internal voices. Scientists are investigating how consciousness works without sound.
How life got moving: Nature’s ingenious motor

12 November 2025

Scientists look into how some of the earliest life on Earth, bacteria, got moving.
Tapping into music and speech nets top award

12 November 2025

Investigating patterns in music and speech across cultures won Dr Patrick Savage a top award from the Royal Society Te Apārangi.
University academics achieve global recognition for leading research

12 November 2025

Five scientists feature in the 2025 Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers list, indicating that they are in the top one percent by citation in their field for the year.
Five stars: leading scientists win Royal Society medals

5 November 2025

Royal Society Te Apārangi awards highlight world-leading research.
University researchers awarded $24.3m from 2025 Marsden funding round

5 November 2025

University of Auckland fresh ideas and deep dives into fundamental science have been awarded $24.3m from the 2025 Marsden fund.
7 tips to keep your New Year's resolutions

5 November 2025

As 2025 draws to an end, psychologist Lily Stadlober shares seven tips to help us keep to our resolutions for the year ahead.
Stop and think: Neuroscientist’s research for road safety

3 November 2025

Early-career talent Dr Corey Wadsley is returning home to research how the brain stops and redirects our actions.
Why did scientists stage a spider sports event?

31 October 2025

Yes, seriously. The aim was to assess the threat from an invasive species.
‘A living lab’ - NZ’s first marine reserve turns 50

20 October 2025

Half a century has passed since marine scientists won the battle to establish a marine reserve around Te Hāwere-a-Maki/Goat Island, north of Auckland.
Mental health awareness: Whānau as first responders

6 October 2025

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week in Aotearoa, and Heemi Kapa-Kingi (Faculty of Science) has teamed up with Ngāpuhi Iwi Social Services to bridge the gap for Māori in mental and emotional well-being.
Getting curious: Incredible Science event wows next generation

26 September 2025

Young minds were amazed and inspired at the Faculty of Science's annual Incredible Science event.

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