Scientists closer to reversing memory loss
Source: MakeLemonade.nz
London – Scientists have successfully reversed age-related memory loss in mice which could lead to preventing memory loss in people as they age.
The...
Grasshoppers show how alpine fauna will be lost as global temperatures rise
Source: Massey University
An alpine green rock-hopper grasshopper (Brachaspis collinus) at Rainbow ski area, Nelson Lakes. Image credit: Professor Steven Trewick.
New research indicates anthropogenic climate...
Biking just once a day cuts carbon emissions by 67 percent
Source: MakeLemonade.nz
London – Small changes in people’s transport habits can significantly cut their carbon footprint, according to an in-depth UK study of commuting data from...
Forecasting future droughts for NZ farmers
Source: MakeLemonade.nz
Tamaki Makaurau – New Zealand is investing in development of a new forecasting tool help farmers and growers prepare for dry conditions.
The new...
Academics securing MBIE Science Whitinga Fellowship funding
Source: Massey University
The ‘Gig Economy’ will be the focus of Dr Leon Salter’s research and the effect is has on health and wellbeing post-pandemic.
Dr Leon Salter
Dr...
Study on motivations of non-Māori to learn te reo
Source: Massey University
Researchers (from left) Senior lecturer Hone Morris; Dr Arianna Berardi-Wiltshire and Dr Celina Bortolotto explored the reasons why non-Māori want to learn...
ACC grant for sprains and strains prevention study
Source: Massey University
The Hawke’s Bay region has been selected as a pilot site due to its high work-related claims history and the fact that...
Participants wanted for ground-breaking caffeine and sleep study
Source: Massey University
Participants are wanted who both do and do not consume caffine in all forms.
New Zealand has a strong caffeine culture but as...
Hopes for self-testing to improve cervical screening access for wāhine Māori
Source: Massey University
Self-testing for cervical cancer could reduce cervical screening inequities for Māori, Pacific and Asian women, according to new research led by Massey...
Infectious Disease Professor named on the One Health High-Level Expert Panel
Source: Massey University
Professor of Infectious Disease Ecology David Hayman
Massey University Professor of Infectious Disease Ecology David Hayman has been selected alongside 25 other international...
Workplace Barometer findings highlight four ways organisations can create a healthier workplace
Source: Massey University
“The results from this year’s data strongly indicate that employee and organisational productivity and sustainability would greatly benefit from a focus on...
Chairperson of National Animal Ethics Advisory Committee appointed | EIT Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti
3 mins ago
Professor Nat Waran with one of her horses.
Eastern Institute of Technology’s Professor Nat Waran has been...
