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Hutt Valley teacher paves the way for tech, wins a Prime Minister's Prize
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Hutt Valley teacher paves the way for tech, wins a Prime Minister's Prize

Primary school teacher awarded Prime Minister's Science Prize for her work in science education. $150k prize awarded, $100k to school.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Mar 2017
Govt's Innovative fund opens to ECE
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Govt's Innovative fund opens to ECE

The Government has extended its innovative teaching fund to early education teachers, allowing them to apply for the $18 million Teacher-led Innovation Fund.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2017
2016 Secondary Teacher Census: Ministry wants educator involvement
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2016 Secondary Teacher Census: Ministry wants educator involvement

Secondary teachers in New Zealand schools are being invited to take part in the 2016 Secondary Teacher Census.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2016
BioLumic: Using the near-magical properties of UV light to increase crop production
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BioLumic: Using the near-magical properties of UV light to increase crop production

BioLumic's UV light technology is revolutionizing commercial agriculture, increasing crop yields without genetic modification or chemicals.

By Dave Moskovitz • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Mar 2016
3D tech helps Kiwi scientists understand more about genes
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3D tech helps Kiwi scientists understand more about genes

Scientists working in NZ are using 3D technologies, namely 3D digital models, to understand more about how gene crowding affects cell development.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Jan 2016
Engender: Laser guided sperm
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Engender: Laser guided sperm

Engender Technologies is using laser photonics to sort bull semen by sex, helping dairy farmers increase their income.

By Dave Moskovitz • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Oct 2015
3D printing a priority for schools, says Wanhao
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3D printing a priority for schools, says Wanhao

Wanhao champions 3D printing in NZ schools to prep kids for tech-driven future jobs, forming curriculum partnerships.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2015
Wallace Corp backs Ligar to commercialise novel polymer products
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Wallace Corp backs Ligar to commercialise novel polymer products

Ligar, a startup developing molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs), has secured an investment of hundreds of thousands of dollars from Wallace Corp,.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2015
Expert: 'e' tag in eResearch will eventually disappear...
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Expert: 'e' tag in eResearch will eventually disappear...

The eResearch New Zealand Conference focuses on challenges of data processing and collaboration for researchers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2014
3D printers add a new dimension to technology
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3D printers add a new dimension to technology

Students at Hutt Intermediate School explore new horizons in technology with a hands-on introduction to 3D printing, led by expert Gordon Dykes.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2014
Xero scores $4m from govt R & D grant
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Xero scores $4m from govt R & D grant

Xero secures USD $4m from the NZ government in the latest R&D grant round, part of a USD $321m initiative aimed at boosting tech innovation.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 16th Aug 2011
Ministry of Science and Innovation fleshes out senior team
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Ministry of Science and Innovation fleshes out senior team

The Ministry of Science and Innovation has completed its senior team with Brett O'Riley and Graham Smith appointed as deputy chief executives.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Jun 2011

Global Stories

Science stories

Remote observation tech gives classrooms an Ocean view
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Remote observation tech gives classrooms an Ocean view

Using tech-enabled ocean observation tools, a teacher in Hampton Hill School is bringing the science of the seas into her classroom.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017
Science is alive and well in South Auckland schools
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Science is alive and well in South Auckland schools

Schools in South Auckland partner with STEM sponsors for new science projects, from beehive monitoring to robotic watering systems.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Wed, 31st May 2017
Researchers use brain-scanning tech to 'read' students' brains
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Researchers use brain-scanning tech to 'read' students' brains

Mind-boggling tech breakthrough: Carnegie Mellon researchers develop a method to 'read' brain activity in students solving math problems.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
Publons: Speeding up science through the power of peer review
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Publons: Speeding up science through the power of peer review

Publons revolutionizes peer review process while providing credit to reviewers, attracting significant investment.

By Dave Moskovitz • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Feb 2016
Tech sector concerned at slip in education standards
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Tech sector concerned at slip in education standards

New Zealand's tech sector is alarmed as the latest OECD PISA survey shows a significant drop in education standards, endangering future competitiveness.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Dec 2013
Tweeting for science
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Tweeting for 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.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 4th Nov 2011