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Scion - Rural Fire Research Group

Scion - Rural Fire Research Group

Scion is a Crown Research Institute dedicated to building a stronger bio-based economy for New Zealand. One aspect of this is managing wildfire in the landscape – vital for protecting life, property and natural resources – which is the aim of the Rural Fire Research Group.

Gold nanoparticles from plants

Gold nanoparticles from plants

Gold and alloy nanoparticles being created in plants at Massey University could be used as catalysts in fuel cells for the military and other complex chemical reactions.

Fred the Thread

Fred the Thread

Fred the Thread is the world’s thinnest caterpillar. It was discovered in cane rushes in the Waikato. Native to New Zealand, the caterpillar grows into a tiny moth.

Earthquakes

Earthquakes

Earthquakes help shape New Zealand and are a constant threat in many parts of the country. The more we understand them, the more we can be prepared.