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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 >>

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 >>

Māori Concerns About Misuse Of Facial Recognition Technology Highlighted In Science

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 16:13:41 +1200 | Nga Pae o te Maramatanga

Her commentary is timely as the Office of the Privacy Commissioner looks to implement a Code of practice to regulate biometric data processing. Kukutai says our Privacy Act is unique internationally because it requires the Privacy Commissioner to take ...More >>

Braemar Hospital Surges Ahead With Surgical Robot

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:18:46 +1200 | Braemar Hospital

Braemar Hospital prides itself on being at the forefront of surgical firsts for the region and across New Zealand, to ensure its community has access to a wide range of safe, high-quality procedures. More >>

Crucial Harm Reduction Service Continues To Increase Reach

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:36:01 +1200 | NZ Drug Foundation

The Foundation’s drug checking service tested 3,213 samples at 141 clinics in 2024, representing a 23.5% increase in samples and a 44% increase in clinics compared to 2023 (2602 samples at 98 clinics).More >>

Has MBIE Short-Circuited Good Process In Recent Government Reforms?

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:17:05 +1200 | PSGR

New Zealand charity seeks public inquiries to investigate the conduct of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and the responsible Minister, the Hon Judith Collins in their undertaking of Gene Technology Regulatory reform and Science ...More >>

The ADA NSW Selects Brightspace To Support Member Growth By Providing A More Enhanced Learning Experience

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 09:31:55 +1200 | D2L

ADA NSW provides hands-on practical skills workshops in its clinical space and digital dentistry training, including using artificial intelligence (AI), 3D printing, and high-definition intraoral scanning in its state-of-the-art digital learning space.More >>

NZ Experts Aid Global Report On Hydrogen Storage Tech

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 06:49:14 +1200 | University of Canterbury

With the right infrastructure, hydrogen can be used to power transport, buildings, and industry. It can be used to store electricity for peak winter electricity demands, to generate off-grid electricity, and decarbonise industrial chemical manufacture.More >>

NZ Atom-Smashers Honoured With Top Science Prize

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:31:19 +1200 | University of Auckland

The Breakthrough Prize was to recognise research with the Large Hadron Collider, the world’s largest smasher of atoms, which has revealed information about the fundamental properties of matter, energy, and the early universe. More >>

Conservation International Expedition Reveals Ecosystem Recovery In Tokelau

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 11:06:58 +1200 | Conservation International

Expedition reveals signs of coral reef recovery and thriving seabird populations in Tokelau—local leaders welcome findings and look ahead to new environmental education tools for schools.More >>

NZ, Colorado To Cooperate On Space, Science

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:30:14 +1200 | New Zealand Government

Space Minister Judith Collins says. Collins signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with Colorado State Governor Jared Polis while attending the 40th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs.More >>

New Research Digs Into 25,500-Year History Of Taupō Supervolcano To Unearth Insights Into The Region’s Twin Threats

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 07:45:30 +1200 | Natural Hazards Commission

By analysing the sequence of volcanic deposits and the displaced sediment layers caused by earthquakes, the team can estimate the magnitude and timing of past events—providing an unprecedented glimpse into the region’s seismic and volcanic activity.More >>

Company Claims To Have “De-extincted” The Dire Wolf – Expert Reaction

Wed, 9 Apr 2025 10:06:47 +1200 | Science Media Centre

The creature is a genetically modified wolf made by Colossal Biosciences, a company valued at $10 billion. More >>

PAN Asia Pacific Launches Groundbreaking Report On Pesticide Residue Impacts In South And Southeast Asia

Tue, 8 Apr 2025 08:17:18 +1200 | PAN Asia Pacific

Environmental contamination is a key finding of the report. Pesticides have been detected in soil, water, and even household dust, affecting not only human populations but also wildlife, pollinators, and soil health. More >>

Climate Change Conditions Impacting Critical Element For Plant Growth, Fertiliser Need

Mon, 7 Apr 2025 15:23:54 +1200 | AgResearch

New research published in Global Change Biology journal by scientists from AgResearch and Lincoln University has found that the test used in New Zealand to estimate the amount of available P in the soil may be underestimating the true accessibility of ...More >>

The AI Power Play: How ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, And Others Are Shaping The Future Of Artificial Intelligence

Sun, 6 Apr 2025 12:39:30 +1200 | Independent Media Institute

The competition among top AI models is transforming how we work, create, and communicate. But as these systems grow smarter and more accessible, new questions emerge about cost, sustainability, and responsible development in a rapidly evolving landscape.More >>

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