Latest Sci-Tech Headlines [Page 3]
A quieter week but some chilly nights
Monday, 24 June 2013, 12:37 pm | MetService
This week will be far quieter weather-wise but the lingering cold air will help maintain frosty conditions in many places. More >>
UC Researching Seismic Design For Timber Buildings
Monday, 24 June 2013, 12:11 pm | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury (UC) research team is investigating a new type of design for multi-storey timber buildings to successfully withstand earthquakes. More >>
Online racism an issue for New Zealanders
Monday, 24 June 2013, 9:16 am | Steve Elers
There is a growing trend of “online Maori bashing” says an Auckland University of Technology lecturer and doctoral researcher. Steve Elers, of Ngati Kauwhata, Ngati Haua, Ngati Kahungunu and Ngai Tahu descent, discovered multiple websites that are ... More >>
NIWA’s storm information update
Friday, 21 June 2013, 3:19 pm | NIWA
NIWA has been measuring wave height from a buoy two kilometres off Baring Head, Wellington, since 1995. Last night’s waves are the largest seen in that record. • Last night, the highest waves measured were typically 15 metres, from peak to trough, for the ... More >>
SMC Heads-Up: Polar blast and the SMC in the headlines
Friday, 21 June 2013, 2:40 pm | Science Media Centre
Cold snap; SMC profiled; New from the SMC; Sciblogs highlights; Research highlights; Policy News; Sci-tech events More >>
Further funding for innovative Otago health research
Friday, 21 June 2013, 12:13 pm | University of Otago
Two Otago researchers have received a total of around $1m to pursue innovative projects as part of a follow-up to the Health Research Council’s (HRC) recent annual funding round. More >>
Comparing TrueNet with Akamai Broadband Reports
Thursday, 20 June 2013, 5:31 pm | TrueNet
Akamai publish a worldwide broadband ranking every quarter, last quarter they reported New Zealand has an average speed of 4.2Mbps. This number is due to be updated. TrueNet also measure broadband connection speeds, and find the average speed is 10Mbps. Measurements ... More >>
Snow Storm Provides Crucial Information For Scientists
Thursday, 20 June 2013, 4:38 pm | NIWA
While South Islanders are being warned to stay at home and prepare for the biggest storm predicted since 1992, NIWA scientists will be putting on their wet weather gear and heading out to measure snow-fall. Throughout the storm NIWA is mobilising ... More >>
GM a failing biotechnology in modern agro-ecosystems
Thursday, 20 June 2013, 11:18 am | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury (UC) researchers have found that the biotechnologies used in north American staple crop production are lowering yields and increasing pesticide use compared to western Europe. More >>
The BlackBerry Z10 is now live on Telecom
Wednesday, 19 June 2013, 4:57 pm | Telecom New Zealand
This device is the smartest and fastest BlackBerry Smartphone yet, and we believe that Telecom customers are going to love this device for its speed, its adaptability and its range of features. More >>
Where will snow fall and what to look out for
Wednesday, 19 June 2013, 1:00 pm | MetService
The deep Antarctic air that is expected to sweep across the country this week is bringing very significant weather to many provinces.Here's the official MetService view of the key weather concerns for the country. More >>
Researcher says GM a failing biotechnology
Wednesday, 19 June 2013, 9:38 am | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury (UC) researchers have found that the biotechnologies used in north American staple crop production are lowering yields and increasing pesticide use compared to western Europe. More >>
Honda Jointly Develops Robot For Post-Earthquake Efforts
Tuesday, 18 June 2013, 5:19 pm | Honda
Honda Jointly Develops Robot For Post-Earthquake Efforts At Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station More >>
Winter storm still on track
Tuesday, 18 June 2013, 3:41 pm | MetService
The developing winter storm that will move across much of New Zealand during the second half of this week is still on track to bring very significant snow to low levels and biting southerly gales. More >>
Kiwi charities join forces for Red Socks Day
Tuesday, 18 June 2013, 12:03 pm | Sir Peter Blake Trust
Keeping thousands of small feet warm this winter, with Sir Peter Blake’s lucky red socks, is the dream of two high-profile New Zealand charities that are joining forces for this year’s Red Socks Day. More >>
Airlines discriminate against pregnant women
Tuesday, 18 June 2013, 10:49 am | University of Canterbury
Airlines are discriminating against pregnant women, a University of Canterbury (UC) gender researcher says. Associate Professor Annick Masselot says a common complaint relates to airline practices which impose a `fit to fly’ condition on pregnant ... More >>
Winter storm looming
Monday, 17 June 2013, 3:58 pm | MetService
The complex, slow moving low over the Tasman Sea that has been responsible for the recent heavy rain over much of New Zealand will continue to bring unsettled weather through most of the coming week. More >>
Modern uses for ancient Māori knowledge
Monday, 17 June 2013, 1:21 pm | Victoria University of Wellington
Identifying modern-day uses for ancient Māori knowledge of the sun, moon and stars is one goal of research led by Victoria University astrophysicist Dr Pauline Harris. More >>
Sony launches new VAIO range
Friday, 14 June 2013, 4:33 pm | Sony New Zealand Limited
All models feature touch screen Includes VAIO Pro – the World’s lightest i touch ultrabook Full range features NFC ‘one-touch’ connectivity VAIO Duo 13 – an amazing evolution of the convertible ultrabook More >>
New funding for University of Waikato Antarctic research
Friday, 14 June 2013, 3:26 pm | University of Waikato
Waikato University Antarctic researchers Professor Craig Cary and Dr Charles Lee have secured $60,000 funding to lead a year-long pilot study to develop and validate tools to measure how the ecosystems in Antarctica respond to change. More >>
GM pig feed, fluoride debate, Tuatara genome sequencing
Friday, 14 June 2013, 3:06 pm | Science Media Centre
The upcoming week in sci-tech. The Science Media Centre. More >>
Electronic tag reader wins international award
Thursday, 13 June 2013, 4:47 pm | Massey University
A hand-held device used to read ear tags on farm animals, developed by Massey industrial designer Tony Parker and technology company Gallagher, has won the inaugural International Innovation Award at Fieldays More >>
GM feeding study in pigs - experts respond
Thursday, 13 June 2013, 11:53 am | Science Media Centre
A study examining the long-term health effects in pigs of a diet containing genetically modified crops has been published in the Journal of Organic Systems. More >>
Have your say on a new antibiotic for plants
Thursday, 13 June 2013, 11:02 am | Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Authority is inviting people to have their say on an application for a new antibiotic to be used on kiwifruit and some other horticultural crops to treat bacterial diseases such as Psa. More >>
Twenty year old Scimitar-horned Oryx Sperm used for AI
Wednesday, 12 June 2013, 5:18 pm | Orana Wildlife Park
Canadian sperm that has been in cold storage for over twenty years will be used tomorrow in an attempt to artificially inseminate a female scimitar-horned oryx at Orana Wildlife Park. The sperm was last used in the early 1990’s when Orana was the first institution ... More >>
A Long-term Toxicology Study On Pigs Fed a Mixed GM Diet
Wednesday, 12 June 2013, 3:44 pm | Robert Mann
1 June 2013 This is a briefing about the contents of a new, peer-reviewed scientific paper titled: A long-term toxicology study on pigs fed a combined genetically modified (GM) soy and GM corn maize diet, by Dr Judy Carman, Howard Vlieger, Dr Larry Ver ... More >>
UC students make app for businesses seeking temporary staff
Wednesday, 12 June 2013, 3:19 pm | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury (UC) PhD student has created an app for businesses seeking temporary employees. Jess Templeton has produced phone app tempME, which increases flexibility and accessibility of recruiting temporary staff. More >>
NIWA brings weather forecasting to farmers' doors
Wednesday, 12 June 2013, 9:11 am | NIWA
A new weather and environmental forecasting service launched today at the Mystery Creek Fieldays, near Hamilton, provides farmers with tailored information about weather conditions on their farm. More >>
PS4 Comprehensive Entertainment Experience
Tuesday, 11 June 2013, 4:46 pm | Sony Computer Entertainment
Comprehensive Entertainment Experience Through Combination of Playstation®4 And Playstation®Network More >>
PlayStation 4 (PS4) Design And Price Unveiled - $649.95 NZD
Tuesday, 11 June 2013, 4:44 pm | Sony Computer Entertainment
PS4™’s Striking, Modern Design Unveiled at E3 Press Conference, Along with Extensive Lineup of Innovative Software Titles That Deliver Gaming Experiences Never Before Possible More >>
Weather forecast from Mystery Creek Fieldays
Tuesday, 11 June 2013, 4:41 pm | NIWA
A low pressure system off the East Coast is moving further offshore, but it is bringing a generally southerly flow over much of the North Island and showers into eastern districts. It should remain dry for the start of Fieldays. More >>
UC researchers out to demystify smart grids
Tuesday, 11 June 2013, 4:29 pm | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury (UC) researchers have produced a white paper on smart grids that reviews the challenges facing the transmission and distribution industries and how modern digital technology can be used in future. More >>
Death By Robot - Who Will Be to Blame?
Monday, 10 June 2013, 2:38 pm | University of Canterbury
The autonomous weapon systems – commonly referred to as killer-robots – will, in the near future, come from the air not the ground, a University of Canterbury (UC) robot expert says. More >>
Magical Matariki
Monday, 10 June 2013, 1:36 pm | Stardome Observatory
The cluster of stars known as Matariki in New Zealand are a prominent sight in the night sky from most parts of the globe, and they hold special significance to different cultures worldwide. More >>
Patchy wet weather this week
Monday, 10 June 2013, 12:52 pm | MetService
A couple of different weather systems are at play this week,making it a wise move to keep the rain coats handy even though not a lot of rain is expected. More >>
NEC, NEC New Zealand and Institute of Environmental Science
Friday, 7 June 2013, 4:16 pm | NEC News
NEC, NEC New Zealand and the Institute of Environmental Science & Research Complete Collaborative Evaluation of Portable DNA Analyzer More >>
NIWA Expects Good Weather During Fieldays
Friday, 7 June 2013, 4:12 pm | NIWA
Weather is no longer the concern it once was for Mystery Creek Events Centre (MCEC) thanks to top notch technology that landed at the site two months ago. More >>
Fluoride Decision Riles Experts
Friday, 7 June 2013, 3:46 pm | Science Media Centre
Hamilton City Council's decision this week to stop fluoridating the town water supply has attracted criticism from scientists who fear other councils will follow suit at the expense of New Zealanders' dental health. More >>
Portable DNA analyser could speed up Police investigations
Friday, 7 June 2013, 2:46 pm | ESR Communications
“We tested the device to understand how it can be used in New Zealand to get the fastest identification of people involved in crimes, while maintaining same the level of quality and accuracy of the older tests,” says ESR forensic development manager ... More >>
Discovering DNA at Waikato Biology Days
Friday, 7 June 2013, 2:12 pm | Waikato University
More than 650 Kiwi kids examined the contents of around 100 kiwifruit this week during the University of Waikato’s annual Waikato Experience Biology (WEB) Days. More >>
Prize-winning talent for invention
Friday, 7 June 2013, 1:36 pm | University of Auckland
Biomimetics researcher, Daniel Xu’s talent for invention won him two prizes in the recent 2013 Spark Ideas Challenge. He won a Commercial prize for his creation, Danimal, and led the team that won the Computer Science prize with InfinityTek. More >>
Environment Commissioner welcomes announcement on eels
Friday, 7 June 2013, 12:53 pm | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Dr Jan Wright is welcoming the Government’s announcement on longfin eels today. More >>
Household crowding key cause of hospital admissions
Friday, 7 June 2013, 12:28 pm | University of Otago
One in 10 admissions to hospital in New Zealand to treat infectious diseases such as pneumonia, meningococcal disease and tuberculosis are the direct result of household crowding a new study has found. More >>
New Technology Will Improve Patient Safety
Friday, 7 June 2013, 11:31 am | Village Public Relations
TAURANGA, Friday 7 June 2013: Pathlab has become the first pathology service in New Zealand to install a state-of-the-art tracking system in its laboratories to help prevent surgical specimens from being mixed up and patients receiving the wrong ... More >>
UC wins $139,000 to help scientists communicate better
Friday, 7 June 2013, 11:26 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury (UC) led project has been awarded $139,000 of Ako Aotearoa funding to help scientists communicate better. More >>
UC Scientists Seek Diabetes Identification Breakthrough
Friday, 7 June 2013, 11:18 am | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury (UC) scientists are developing breakthrough diagnostic approaches to identify people most at risk of becoming diabetic. More >>
National Climate Summary: Autumn 2013 - A warm autumn
Thursday, 6 June 2013, 2:27 pm | NIWA
Autumn 2013 as a whole was characterised by lower pressures than normal over New Zealand and the Tasman Sea, which resulted in a predominant northeasterly flow over the country for the season. Early autumn was characterised by high pressure systems ... More >>
UC Civil Engineers Test Post-quake Designed Bridge Columns
Thursday, 6 June 2013, 11:57 am | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury (UC) civil engineering researchers are carrying out critical tests on new design bridge columns to improve the quality of bridges so they stand firm in earthquakes. More >>
$6.2 million investment to curb NZ's allergy epidemic
Thursday, 6 June 2013, 9:39 am | Malaghan Institute
Today the Health Research Council of New Zealand announced their ~$6.2 million investment into allergy research being undertaken at the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research. More >>
Fluoride use overturned in Hamilton - expert responds
Wednesday, 5 June 2013, 4:25 pm | Science Media Centre
5 June 2013 Fluoride will no longer be added to drinking supplies in New Zealand's fourth-largest city, ending nearly five decades of established practice. More >>
Lecture Tour On the Next Frontier In Human Genetics
Wednesday, 5 June 2013, 4:15 pm | The Royal Society of New Zealand
New Zealanders in different parts of the country will soon get to hear about this new frontier from one of Australia’s best statisticians, Professor Terry Speed. More >>
UC’s expert heading to London to address Global Summit
Wednesday, 5 June 2013, 3:42 pm | University of Canterbury
One of New Zealand’s leading computer science experts will tell a Google Global Summit meeting in London next week that there is more to computer science than just learning to programme. More >>
Cholesterol Medicines:Side Effects May Outweigh Benefits
Tuesday, 4 June 2013, 2:24 pm | Australian Prescriber
At least four in every ten Australians over the age of 65 are taking a cholesterol-lowering medicine, with statins such as atorvastatin, simvastatin and rosuvastatin the most commonly prescribed. More >>
Robot Expert Concerned About More Angry Faces on LEGO
Tuesday, 4 June 2013, 1:15 pm | University of Canterbury
The number of happy faces on LEGO toy mini-figures is decreasing and the number of angry faces is increasing, a University of Canterbury (UC) robot expert says. More >>
First 2013 Census results will be released on 3 December
Tuesday, 4 June 2013, 12:49 pm | Statistics New Zealand
Results from the 2013 Census, revealing how many people there were in New Zealand on census night, will be released on Tuesday, 3 December 2013, Statistics NZ said today. More >>
Whale watching in Cook Strait
Tuesday, 4 June 2013, 10:55 am | Department of Conservation
Cook Strait will be a hub of whale watching activity over the next month as Department of Conservation researchers, former whalers and many other volunteers carry out a tenth annual whale survey. More >>
Unsettled start but a quieter end
Tuesday, 4 June 2013, 10:53 am | MetService
A very active trough will bring quite a spell of heavy rain, gales and snow as it moves across central New Zealand today and Wednesday. More >>
Leading scientists gather to discuss climate change
Tuesday, 4 June 2013, 9:03 am | New Zealand Climate Change Conference
This month in the northern hemisphere carbon dioxide (CO2) levels reached 400 parts per million (ppm) – a significant milestone. More >>
Journey of Many Thousand Kilometres Puts Marae on the Map
Monday, 3 June 2013, 9:32 am | www.maorimaps.com
A journey to all of the ancestral marae of Aotearoa New Zealand finishes on 1 June 2013 when the national Maori Maps website is fully launched. The www.maorimaps.com website, which takes visitors to the location of almost 750 marae throughout the ... More >>
Latest climate science on show at conference
Sunday, 2 June 2013, 4:18 pm | Joint Press Release
Climate scientists and researchers from New Zealand and overseas will meet this week for the New Zealand Climate Change Conference 2013. The conference, from June 4-5 at the Palmerston North Convention Centre, will showcase the latest climate change ... More >>
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