Science Learning Hub

New Zealand Science Learning Hub Newsletter Autumn 2013

2013-05-21T22:48:10+00:00

Read about the new content on the Science Learning Hub – Satellites – and some of the innovative new resources coming soon.

Building a working cochlea

2013-05-19T23:47:00+00:00

A team of scientists that includes a New Zealander is working to build a model of the human cochlea. Dr Teal’s input allows electrical components to be added to the model.

Evolution of fairytales

2013-05-12T23:11:30+00:00

Researchers used population genetics methods to investigate variations in a folktale that has about 700 versions across Europe. They found the movement of cultural information between groups is restricted even more than the movement of genes.

Fascination of Plants Day

2013-05-07T23:00:43+00:00

Fascination of Plants Day is an international initiative to highlight the importance of plants to our environment and economy.

Soil mapping uncovers medieval landscape

2013-05-05T23:57:09+00:00

Belgian scientists have unearthed a reclaimed medieval wetland using an electromagnetic induction sensor that is less invasive than other methods. The scans revealed the extent of the reclamation and the cultivation the land was used for.

Comvita Science Challenge

2013-04-30T22:12:02+00:00

To enter the 2013 Comvita Science Challenge, students create and submit a 3-minute video explaining the science behind exercise and how it keeps us healthy.

Meteoroid explodes over Russia

2013-04-30T03:49:58+00:00

The explosion of meteorite fragments near Chelyabinsk in Russia has raised awareness of the tonnes of space material that hit the Earth every day, though an impact as big as this is very rare.

Weird and wonderful new deep-sea species found off NZ

2013-04-21T23:24:19+00:00

An international team of scientists has found new species in the Kermadec Trench using high-resolution cameras and baited fish traps.

Biolive 2013

2013-04-17T01:40:07+00:00

In 2013, Biolive will celebrate the ‘Big Es’ of biology – education, ecology, environment and evolution.

Scanning reveals prehistoric artwork on Stonehenge

2013-04-14T22:31:10+00:00

A high-resolution laser scan of Stonehenge has revealed previously unseen Bronze Age carvings as well as tool marks that may give new evidence for how Stonehenge was built.