Breadcrumbs List.
Science and technology
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NZ scientists’ carbon footprint dilemma
1 October 2019
Opinion: How do scientists reconcile their understanding of climate change with a larger than average carbon footprint? John Hosking discusses a very real dilemma.
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If the glove fits, then let the hand talk to the robot
27 September 2019
The day after Christopher Walker graduated with his PhD in Bioengineering he was on a plane to Croatia, to test the glove he developed to communicate with a robot, underwater.
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Using data in a good way, and making boring breathing exercises fun
27 September 2019
Dr Hamed Minaeizaeim was studying his PhD in Bioengineering at ABI when, in his spare time, he developed a device to make chest physiotherapy exercises prescribed for children with lung disorders a fun thing to do.
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University graduate wins ‘Junior Nobel’
27 September 2019
Science graduate Harry She has topped the Computer Science category in a global competition sometimes referred to as the ‘Junior Nobel Prize’.
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University of Auckland seeks new tech innovation opportunities in Japan
26 September 2019
New Zealand entrepreneurs will benefit from MOU between University of Auckland, and Japan's AIST.
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High-powered computer sees red
25 September 2019
In almost all human cultures, colours are associated with different emotions such as hate, love, anger and sadness.
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Now there are five, all civil engineers, all in the family
25 September 2019
When Katrina Browne graduated with a Bachelor of Civil and Environmental Engineering (with honours) this month, she was the third generation of civil engineers in the family to graduate from the University of Auckland.
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Former policeman awarded degree in cannabis forensics
24 September 2019
Importing cannabis into New Zealand is not usually a requirement for a Masters degree but for University of Auckland science graduate Kent Onesemo, it was vital to achieving his goal.
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Funding shows breadth of research at University of Auckland
17 September 2019
Funding of almost $27 million has been awarded to the University of Auckland for a wide range of research projects affecting the physical and environmental health of New Zealanders.
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New study reveals dugong in big trouble
12 September 2019
Some dugong populations are so genetically distinct that losing them would be the equivalent of losing a species of elephant, scientists say.
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The biggest questions of all – panel discussion hosted by RNZ’s Kim Hill
9 September 2019
Space exploration and the search for alien life is the topic of a panel discussion at the University of Auckland hosted by RNZ’s Kim Hill.
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Sexual abuse prevention research wins award
6 September 2019
Research on prevention of sexual abuse and the role of rehabilitation in sexual offending has earned senior lecturer Gwenda Willis of the University of Auckland the Hunter Award from the New Zealand Psychological Society.