29 Mar 2015 | Our stories
I have been keeping track of the Marsden fund for a few years now over on A Measure of Science at Sciblogs New Zealand. As we wait for the results from the first round in 2015, let’s reflect on last year’s results. 2014 was another tough year for applicants, with the...
20 Mar 2015 | Our stories
On March 16th Shaun Hendy talked to Radio New Zealand National host, Bryan Crump about the physics of cricket. Listen here
18 Mar 2015 | Our stories
By Jessica Tulp Thegn Ladefoged is a man with a home here in New Zealand but work that stretches across the world. One particular project has seen him travel to Easter Island to carry out an investigation on land use and its effects on the Rapa Nui population over...
17 Mar 2015 | Our stories
By Ebba Olsen, Age 14 Nano-Girl was a very interesting event. There were many experiments ranging from a small electric shock which had lights and sounds to make it seem bigger to giant explosions. Some experiments were more educational than others. Rubbing a balloon...
17 Mar 2015 | Our stories
Want to know how important soil is? Here’s one of our investigators, Pierre Roudier talking to Bryan Crump on Radio New Zealand nights last week on Monday. To listen to the interview click here (Photo: This is peat sampled near the Waituna Lagoon in...
