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Prime Minister announces New Chief Science Advisor

12 June 2018

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern visited the Science Centre today to announce Professor Juliet Gerrard, Faculty of Science Associate Dean (Research), will replace Professor Sir Peter Gluckman as the Prime Minister's Chief Science Advisor.
New research on antidepressant addiction and withdrawal

6 June 2018

A study of more than 1800 New Zealanders has found a significant number of people on antidepressants believe the drugs are addictive and more than half report experiencing withdrawal symptoms.
Māori Studies plays role in new video game

1 June 2018

What is the acronym for Artificial Intelligence in te reo Māori?
New MRI method highlights the moving brain

30 May 2018

A new type of MRI method that shows clearer images of brain movement has the potential to help diagnose diseases earlier.
From high school science project to PhD

16 May 2018

A science project at Kerikeri High School sparked a lifelong interest in microbial science for Alastair Harris, who is about to embark on a PhD in Molecular Microbiology.
Graduate sets sights on new way of vision screening

8 May 2018

The old eye chart of diminishing-sized letters used for vision screening might soon be a thing of the past, thanks to work by a University of Auckland student graduating this week.
No sex means longer life

7 May 2018

Promiscuity is a bad idea for female stick insects, in fact their smartest option is to have no sex at all.
Robots everywhere: Robotics in industry and at home

23 April 2018

The University of Auckland is a key centre of robotics research in New Zealand and is holding a free public lecture series where researchers from within the University and outside will explain and discuss their work.
Professor's pioneering lung work honoured with top international honour

10 April 2018

Professor Merryn Tawhai receives one of the highest international accolades in her field.
Recycling heritage at the Kopu Bridge

6 April 2018

Opinion: To Coromandel holiday-makers the old Kopu bridge was synonymous with long traffic queues - but a determined community group sees it as so much more.
Bioengineering Institute reaches out to STEM students on National Biomechanics Day

4 April 2018

Poi spinning, lung and heart simulations will be just some of the activities on display at ABI for school students on National Biomechanics Day.
Infants as young as 17 months expect fairness and equity

27 March 2018

Children as young as 17 months recognise whether resources are being shared fairly, the first time researchers have found evidence that infants so young are sensitive to principles of "distributive justice".

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