Breadcrumbs List.
Future of the planet
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Gravitational waves set to reveal new insights on evolution of universe
29 October 2024
University researchers have joined the global challenge to understand what gravitational waves can tell us about the universe and how everything began.
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How to talk respectfully about genetic modification
10 October 2024
Discussion about the use of genetic modification technology outside the lab can easily become polarised. Research suggests a way to avoid this.
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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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Coastlines the frontline against plastic pollution
7 August 2024
Research reveals how streams and estuaries are the key to slowing the spread of plastics in our oceans.
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Our tiniest bird sparks rethink in avian evolution
20 June 2024
University of Auckland research leads to a rethink of how vocal learning has evolved in birds.
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Dislocation in an age of ever more connection
14 May 2024
In an increasingly unstable world, 30,000 people become refugees each day. Their experience will likely be traumatic. But should trauma alone define how refugees are treated?
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A crop to feed us in a time of climate emergency
10 May 2024
Three thirsty crops, rice, wheat and maize comprise more than half of humanity's diet. In a world running out of fresh water, we need to look for a more sustainable staple food crop.
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How to solve healthcare's toxic secret
9 May 2024
The anaesthetic gases released from one hospital in one year add as much greenhouse gases to the atmosphere as 500 return flights between Auckland and London.
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Can a circular economy approach stem the streams of plastic waste?
12 March 2024
A team of researchers are bringing innovative engineering, business nous and design thinking together to stem the endless streams of plastic waste.
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Full charge for the future
25 February 2024
Researcher Geoffrey Waterhouse is developing the next generation of catalysts for cheaper and better hydrogen fuel cells.
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Our hidden forests: kelp and the carbon problem
23 January 2024
Do answers to the challenge of rising carbon emissions lie beneath the surface of our oceans?
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Sustainable charging for electric vehicles
13 December 2023
Wenwei Wang received an award for best thesis at the Celebrating Research Excellence Awards 2023. His work explores how to enhance sustainability in the charging of electric vehicles.