Science Learning Hub

A tale of two earthquakes

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:58:23 GMT

The effects of 2 massive earthquakes in Haiti (January 2010) and Chile (February 2010) have been very different in these 2 countries.

New Zealand Science Learning Hub Newsletter Summer 2010

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:14:21 GMT

Our summer newsletter brings updates to keep you informed of the new content on our website, as well as tips on how to make the most of using the Hub.

Shining a light on cancer cells

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:01:10 GMT

New Zealand scientists have been recognised for developing silicon particles that can bind to cancer cells and give out a tell-tale light.

Seaweek

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:38:57 GMT

Seaweek is a week when you can learn about the oceans around New Zealand, the variety of species in the sea, how important they are to New Zealand’s natural heritage and what you can do to help protect them.

Innovate Science

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:35:52 GMT

Auckland Museum is investigating the way science underpins our everyday life - all part of the popular LATE at the Museum series.

JOIDES Resolution probes sea level change

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:44:53 GMT

An international team of scientists has been investigating the relative impact of global climate change and local tectonic forces on the laying down of sediment on the seafloor and changing sea level off the Canterbury coast.

Oil exploration survey in New Zealand

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 20:38:10 GMT

An international company has been contracted to conduct a seismic survey of potential oil-bearing areas of New Zealand’s offshore regions.

Kauri dieback not a new pathogen

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:49:41 GMT

It was reported in 2009 that a new pathogen was attacking kauri trees. It has now been established that this is a species of a fungus first identified in 1972.

Saving Reptiles and Amphibians

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:00:00 GMT

What’s unique about our native reptiles and amphibians, and why are they at risk? Learn more about the science behind conservation efforts for them here in New Zealand.

Counting penguins

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:06:14 GMT

Landcare Research scientists conduct a census of Adélie penguins in the Ross Sea region towards the end of every year. This enables them to monitor environmental changes in the Antarctic Ocean ecosystem.