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Nelson biology students work with scientists in the field
EduTech

Nelson biology students work with scientists in the field

Nearly 200 Year 13 Biology students get hands-on science experience at the Cawthron Aquaculture Park, working with mussels and earning NCEA credits.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd May 2017

Global Stories

Liner launches Figure Generator for academic research
EduTech

Liner launches Figure Generator for academic research

Liner adds Figure Generator to Scholar platform as Chief Executive Officer Luke Kim says researchers can now turn evidence into visuals in one workflow.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Nvidia & Dassault partner to build industrial AI twins
Digital Transformation

Nvidia & Dassault partner to build industrial AI twins

Nvidia and Dassault team up on “physical AI” virtual twins to power science-based industrial models across biology, engineering and factories.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
AMD powers world's fastest supercomputers & expands AI reach
Virtualisation

AMD powers world's fastest supercomputers & expands AI reach

AMD powers 40% of the world's top ten supercomputers, including El Capitan and Frontier, driving advances in AI and energy-efficient HPC globally.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
AI transforms cell & gene therapy manufacturing with real-time insights
Data Analytics

AI transforms cell & gene therapy manufacturing with real-time insights

AI-driven real-time monitoring in cell and gene therapy manufacturing cuts costs, improves quality, and speeds patient access to advanced treatments globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
NVIDIA's BioNeMo expands AI capabilities for drug discovery
Generative AI

NVIDIA's BioNeMo expands AI capabilities for drug discovery

NVIDIA's BioNeMo enhances drug discovery with new AI models that dive into genomics and protein design, promising to revolutionise the healthcare and pharma sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024
Intel reveals advanced AI & HPC tech at SC23 for scientific innovation
Semiconductors

Intel reveals advanced AI & HPC tech at SC23 for scientific innovation

Intel showcased significant advancements in AI and high-performance computing technology at SC23 for scientific innovation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Nov 2023
No joke - researchers have created 'caressable' artificial skin
Robotics

No joke - researchers have created 'caressable' artificial skin

UK and French scientists have engineered synthetic skin that responds to touch, turning your smartphone into an unexpectedly caressable device.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Kyron.bio raises EUR €5.5m to boost safer antibody therapies
EduTech

Kyron.bio raises EUR €5.5m to boost safer antibody therapies

Paris-based kyron.bio has raised EUR 5.5m to advance glycan-engineering tech, aiming to improve safety and efficacy of antibody therapies for cancer and autoimmune diseases.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
King's College to invest £45.5m in interdisciplinary science innovation
EduTech

King's College to invest £45.5m in interdisciplinary science innovation

King's College London to infuse £45.5m into science-focused initiatives, establishing interdisciplinary research hubs and creating 64 academic roles in bid to spur innovation and drive UK economic growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2024
Groundbreaking AI tutor alleviates exam stress for Australian students
eLearning

Groundbreaking AI tutor alleviates exam stress for Australian students

Zookal introduces AI tutor 'Exam Prep Zookal Genius' to help students excel in exams, offering personalised learning at an affordable price.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2023