Science stories - Page 4
Publons: Speeding up science through the power of peer review
Mon, 1st Feb 2016
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Publons revolutionizes peer review process while providing credit to reviewers, attracting significant investment.
3D tech helps Kiwi scientists understand more about genes
Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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Scientists working in NZ are using 3D technologies, namely 3D digital models, to understand more about how gene crowding affects cell development.
Engender: Laser guided sperm
Mon, 12th Oct 2015
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Engender Technologies is using laser photonics to sort bull semen by sex, helping dairy farmers increase their income.
3D printing a priority for schools, says Wanhao
Mon, 22nd Jun 2015
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Wanhao champions 3D printing in NZ schools to prep kids for tech-driven future jobs, forming curriculum partnerships.
Wallace Corp backs Ligar to commercialise novel polymer products
Thu, 12th Feb 2015
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Ligar, a startup developing molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs), has secured an investment of hundreds of thousands of dollars from Wallace Corp,.
Expert: ‘e’ tag in eResearch will eventually disappear...
Thu, 3rd Jul 2014
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The eResearch New Zealand Conference focuses on challenges of data processing and collaboration for researchers.
3D printers add a new dimension to technology
Wed, 18th Jun 2014
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Students at Hutt Intermediate School explore new horizons in technology with a hands-on introduction to 3D printing, led by expert Gordon Dykes.
Tech sector concerned at slip in education standards
Mon, 30th Dec 2013
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New Zealand's tech sector is alarmed as the latest OECD PISA survey shows a significant drop in education standards, endangering future competitiveness.
Tweeting for science
Fri, 4th Nov 2011
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This is the first ever ScienceTeller festival, a gathering of science storytellers who use their art to celebrate the wonders of the natural world.
Xero scores $4m from govt R & D grant
Tue, 16th Aug 2011
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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.
Ministry of Science and Innovation fleshes out senior team
Tue, 14th Jun 2011
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The Ministry of Science and Innovation has completed its senior team with Brett O'Riley and Graham Smith appointed as deputy chief executives.
To test or not to test?
Mon, 1st Sep 2008
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Recruiters debate the effectiveness of psychometric tests, questioning their scientific merit and appropriateness in matching candidates to jobs.