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Big-city coastal whales consume millions of microplastics every day

29 November 2021

Whales in Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf consume around 3 million microplastics per day, a new study has found.
Farmers spread Transeurasian languages – new study

26 November 2021

The origin and early dispersal of Transeurasian languages, including, among others, Japanese, Korean, Tungusic, Mongolic and Turkic, is among the most disputed issues of Asian prehistory.
White Ribbon Day: Researchers shifting line on harmful masculinity

24 November 2021

White Ribbon Day 25 November is particularly poignant for Aotearoa which has one of the highest rates of violence against women in the OECD.
Leading research will add seismic strength to higher-risk buildings

23 November 2021

University of Auckland researchers are racing to find efficient and cost-effective ways to strengthen walls of buildings at higher risk of earthquake damage.
Feminist professor awarded Marsden Medal

15 November 2021

Feminist professor Virginia Braun who teaches gender, critical health psychology and qualitative research at the University of Auckland has been awarded this year’s Marsden Medal.
Colleagues and students mourn the loss of Michael Corballis

15 November 2021

With great sadness we acknowledge the passing of Emeritus Professor Michael (Mike) Corballis at age 85.
Technology that allows for needle-free glucose monitoring

9 November 2021

A needle-free technology that would allow people with diabetes to measure blood sugar levels without having to stick a needle into their fingertips, has been bought closer to reality by researchers at the Auckland Bioengineering Institute (ABI).
Should we be aiming for Mars when we still need to save our own planet?

4 November 2021

Three University of Auckland academics ponder the question, for Ingenio magazine, of whether we should keep trying to explore Mars when Earth needs help.
Flicking the switch to reduce carbon dioxide

3 November 2021

Dr Charlie Ruffman has been awarded a Rutherford Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship for research entitled: ‘Flicking the switch to reduce carbon dioxide by melting metallic alloys?’
Sound trial for Hayden Paddon EV rally car

1 November 2021

When Hayden Paddon’s electric rally car debuted at the Waimate 50 Hill Climb university researchers were hanging onto every sound coming from beneath the bonnet.
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.
Helping businesses make good 3D printing decisions wins global award

26 October 2021

University research to help companies use 3D printing to add value and improve lives has won a global award over competition from the US, UK and Europe.

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