Breadcrumbs List.
Science and technology
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Surface mapping a reliable diagnostic tool for gut health
22 September 2022
An improved alternative to screen patients with poor gut health is said to limit invasive and expensive procedures.
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Is New Zealand prepared for the next Covid wave?
19 September 2022
Opinion: Rapid antigen tests on arrival for international visitors and a prevalence survey are among measures needed, says Covid modeller Dr David Welch.
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How global warming, La Niña supercharged extreme weather
19 September 2022
Opinion: Climate scientist Dr Kevin Trenberth explains this year's extreme weather.
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Environmental projects win $24 million of research funding
8 September 2022
Researchers focused on plastic and cutting emissions from geothermal energy generation featured in the latest round of government funding.
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How Tongan science graduate helps homeland after disaster
7 September 2022
A Tongan science graduate is helping to investigate the world's biggest recorded explosion.
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Scientists model pest control across all of Aotearoa
5 September 2022
New Zealand aims to eliminate predators like rats and possums. Researchers investigated how best to do it.
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Tohunga Mātauranga awarded honorary doctorate of science
30 August 2022
Tohunga tohorā (whale expert) Ramari Stewart of Ngāti Awa was awarded an honorary doctorate of science from Waipapa Taumata Rau, on 29 August at the University’s Fale Pasifika.
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Endangered dolphins' diet may have changed for the better
24 August 2022
Detective work suggests a rare New Zealand dolphin finds food more easily since the establishment of a marine sanctuary.
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$4k and kudos: Tech talents take out trans-Tasman challenge
23 August 2022
A smart, affordable and insightful contactless payment application, designed by a University of Auckland team, won a trans-Tasman competition this month.
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Lack of sleep can change how birds sing
19 August 2022
Humans aren't the only ones who need a good night's sleep, researchers say.
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How digital people could improve access to healthcare
19 August 2022
Researchers at the Auckland Bioengineering Institute have received over $4 million in MBIE funding to investigate how ‘digital people’ could be used in healthcare.
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Invasive pests cost Aotearoa $12b, study shows
16 August 2022
Invasive pests come with a big price tag, according to research using a new global database.