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Samsung Solve For Tomorrow Returns For 2025 In Search Of Student Innovators Across Aotearoa
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:08:24 +1200 | Samsung Solve for Tomorrow
Solve for Tomorrow 2025 offers a prize pool of $24,000 in cash and Samsung technology for winning students, their teachers, and schools. More >>
World-First Immunotherapy Trial To Treat Type 1 Diabetes
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:49:19 +1200 | University of Queensland
Lead investigator Dr Aakansha Zala said the drug candidate aims to preserve as much pancreatic function for as long as possible in people recently diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, to reduce the amount of insulin they need to administer.More >>
Medicare LCD Effective; Pacific Edge Seeks Recoverage
Mon, 28 Apr 2025 10:06:49 +1200 | Pacific Edge
Pacific Edge filed for a preliminary injunction and undertook political advocacy efforts directed at the incoming political appointees within CMS2, HHS3 and OGC4 that included substantial support from the American Urological Association (AUA).More >>
Warning Of Impact Of AI This Workers' Memorial Day
Mon, 28 Apr 2025 08:33:09 +1200 | Australian Institute of Health and Safety
This year’s Workers’ Memorial Day theme is focused on the impacts of digitalisation and artificial intelligence on workers’ health and safety. AI monitoring programs are in the spotlight, as an increasing number of workplaces turn to artificial intelligence ...More >>
AI Game-Changer For Timber Manufacturing
Mon, 28 Apr 2025 07:36:31 +1200 | WorkSafe NZ
WorkSafe’s investigation found the machine was unguarded and there was an ineffective system for maintenance. Training and supervision of workers also fell short. More >>
NZ Gene Technology Bill Breaches International Convention Directives On Public Right To Know On GMO
Mon, 28 Apr 2025 07:18:41 +1200 | GE Free NZ
The process of writing The Gene Technology Bill and the regulatory system it sets up, contravenes the Aarhus directives in a number of ways. More >>
Why Some Of Our Biggest Exporters Are Worried About The Gene Technology Bill
Sat, 26 Apr 2025 18:13:16 +1200 | RNZ
Is New Zealand really risking billions by changing its genetic modification laws? More >>
Minecraft Version Of Historic New Zealand Farm Being Used As Educational Tool
Sat, 26 Apr 2025 17:41:32 +1200 | RNZ
Sow the Seed subject advisor Suzy Newman said it complemented new study units they created for year 7-10 students' science and agricultural curriculum. More >>
Several US-based Environmental Science Databases To Be Taken Down – Expert Reaction
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:04:54 +1200 | Science Media Centre
This comes amid wider concerns about publicly available scientific data in the US being taken down and measures to cut research funding, including at NOAA, by the current government.More >>
Datadog Targets Data Observability With Metaplane Acquisition
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:20:49 +1200 | Datadog
Data observability tools monitor a company's data stack for changes and failures by continuously observing the properties of the underlying data. Existing tools, however, have a limited view—they only see data after it lands in a data lake or ...More >>
Only 18% Of Critical Vulnerabilities Truly Worth Prioritising According To Datadog Report
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:13:48 +1200 | Datadog
The report also found that exploitable vulnerabilities are especially prevalent in Java applications. To better understand the severity of a vulnerability, Datadog developed a prioritisation algorithm that factored in runtime context to its Common ...More >>
Yubico Is Committed To Driving Positive Change Through Its Secure It Forward Program
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:05:11 +1200 | Yubico
Since launching in 2021, Yubico has donated more than 65,000 keys to nonprofits and advocacy groups in over 20 countries, including The Anti-Defamation League, Freedom of the Press, The Legal Aid Society, and Civil Rights Defenders.More >>
Magnite Unveils Next Generation Of SpringServe, Combining Its Streaming Ad Server And SSP
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:01:47 +1200 | Magnite
Developed for the needs of the world’s most advanced streaming clients, the unified platform streamlines buyers’ connection to 99% of US streaming supply, a dollar-weighted figure verified by Jounce Media in their March 2025 Supply Path Benchmarking Report.More >>
Record Growth In Research And Development To Drive A Stronger Economy
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 15:52:36 +1200 | New Zealand Government
Dr Reti says the strong rise in R&D expenditure demonstrates growing momentum and reflects the Government’s commitment to backing science, innovation and technology as core drivers of economic growth and supports its global trade and investment agenda.More >>
New Study Reveals How Solar Coronal Holes Spray Solar Wind Like A Sun Garden Hose
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 08:19:25 +1200 | Skoltech
A pioneering study led by solar physicists has revealed how coronal holes propel fast solar wind streams of charged particles that race across our solar system. More >>
On Earth Day, A New Report Reveals Safer Pest Management Options Beyond Chlorpyrifos
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 15:58:36 +1200 | PAN Asia Pacific
A global assessment by the United Nations has highlighted the urgent need for countries to ban chlorpyrifos and support its listing under Annex A of the Stockholm Convention for global elimination.More >>
How Lab-Grown Meat Could Bring An End To Needless Animal Cruelty
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 09:12:19 +1200 | Independent Media Institute
Lab-grown meat is a sustainable and ethical alternative to traditional meat. It offers the same taste and texture while reducing animal suffering, environmental impact, and health risks.More >>
Will A New Chief Science Advisor Be Appointed Soon?
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 17:46:05 +1200 | RNZ
The role has been vacant since Dame Juliet Gerrard stepped down in June last year. More >>
Australians Explore Epigenetics as Interest in Personalised DNA Health Testing Grows
Sun, 20 Apr 2025 13:20:37 +1200 | Life X DNA
As public awareness of preventative health strategies expands, services like those offered by Life X DNA are contributing to a broader interest in evidence-based, individualised health tools. More >>
Why EVs Are Actually Driving Up Emissions Globally
Fri, 18 Apr 2025 18:37:47 +1200 | AsiaPacific Infrastructure
A study of 26 countries using data over 15 years has found a link between EV uptake and increased CO2 emissions, though New Zealand is an outlier for one important reason. More >>
