Science stories - Page 3
2016 Secondary Teacher Census: Ministry wants educator involvement
Thu, 24th Mar 2016
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Secondary teachers in New Zealand schools are being invited to take part in the 2016 Secondary Teacher Census.
BioLumic: Using the near-magical properties of UV light to increase crop production
Mon, 14th Mar 2016
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BioLumic's UV light technology is revolutionizing commercial agriculture, increasing crop yields without genetic modification or chemicals.
Publons: Speeding up science through the power of peer review
Mon, 1st Feb 2016
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Publons revolutionizes peer review process while providing credit to reviewers, attracting significant investment.
3D tech helps Kiwi scientists understand more about genes
Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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Scientists working in NZ are using 3D technologies, namely 3D digital models, to understand more about how gene crowding affects cell development.
Engender: Laser guided sperm
Mon, 12th Oct 2015
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science
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sotw
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startups
Engender Technologies is using laser photonics to sort bull semen by sex, helping dairy farmers increase their income.
3D printing a priority for schools, says Wanhao
Mon, 22nd Jun 2015
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3d printing
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Wanhao champions 3D printing in NZ schools to prep kids for tech-driven future jobs, forming curriculum partnerships.
Wallace Corp backs Ligar to commercialise novel polymer products
Thu, 12th Feb 2015
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callaghan innovation
Ligar, a startup developing molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs), has secured an investment of hundreds of thousands of dollars from Wallace Corp,.
Expert: ‘e’ tag in eResearch will eventually disappear...
Thu, 3rd Jul 2014
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The eResearch New Zealand Conference focuses on challenges of data processing and collaboration for researchers.
3D printers add a new dimension to technology
Wed, 18th Jun 2014
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3d printing
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schools
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nz
Students at Hutt Intermediate School are learning about technology from a different angle, thanks to an inspiring presentation on 3D printing and its application in the future.
Tech sector concerned at slip in education standards
Mon, 30th Dec 2013
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nz
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government
The fastest growing industry sector in New Zealand has reacted strongly to an international report that shows New Zealand has slipped backwards in education standards when compared to other OECD countries.
Tweeting for science
Fri, 4th Nov 2011
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cyclone computers
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science
This is the first ever ScienceTeller festival, a gathering of science storytellers who use their art to celebrate the wonders of the natural world.
Xero scores $4m from govt R & D grant
Tue, 16th Aug 2011
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accounting systems
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digital banking
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nz
Online accounting vendor one of the biggest winners from second round of science & technology funding.
Ministry of Science and Innovation fleshes out senior team
Tue, 14th Jun 2011
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nz
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new zealand post
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government
The fledgeling Ministry of Science and Innovation has finished up its deputy chief executive hirings.
To test or not to test?
Mon, 1st Sep 2008
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testing
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science
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recruitment
Testing in recruitment is a widely used tool, but how effective is it? Find out more in our latest article.