Science stories - Page 3

NASA's release of the first photograph of a black hole has sparked media interest and proven the accuracy of decades of scientific work.

An international research program will use artificial intelligence to help evaluate the credibility of scientific evidence used to make decisions.

New Zealand's biotech industry could boost GDP to $182bn in 12 years, says BiotechNZ executive director Dr Zahra Champion.

The report shows how Australia, New Zealand and other OECD countries are pushing ahead in developing new digital technologies.

An Alibaba cloud computing subsidiary has signed a memorandum of understanding with Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).

New research discovers the physical and emotional responses humans have to low-quality or buffering video content. Surprise, we don't like it at all.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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