Historic millipede outbreak sparks fresh research
There are a number of experiences of millipede infestations in Hawke’s Bay, Tauranga and within the Wellington suburb of Kilbirnie from greater than 75 years in the past. Photo: National…
AI could drive advances that solve the problems it brings, computer scientist suggests
University of Auckland computer science lecturer and know-how marketing consultant Ulrich Speidel. Photo: RNZ/Luka Forman A computer scientist says synthetic intelligence itself could drive advances that compensate for the excessive…
Anthropic calls for pause of global AI development
By Alex Pigman, AFP Photo: ALBERTO PIZZOLI Artificial intelligence firm Anthropic recommended a global pause on constructing essentially the most highly effective AI programs as the newest fashions are starting…
Google wants to release up to 32 million sterilized mosquitos in the US
Photo: iNaturalist: Alfonso Auerbach, CC BY-NC 4.0 Most tech firms will spend their time and vitality debugging their code – Google nevertheless is taking a way more literal strategy. The…
FIFA rolls out scheme to boost women’s health and performance
By Lori Ewing, Reuters The Wellington Phoenix girls have a good time a purpose. Photo: Photosport FIFA is ramping up efforts to shut one among sport’s most persistent blind spots…
Massive marine predator crowned T rex of the ocean and ‘a true terror of its time’
By Mindy Weisberger, NCS A digital illustration of a Tylosaurus catching a small plesiosaur. Photo: Jose Antonio Penas / StockTrek Images through AFP Paleontologists have lengthy hailed Tyrannosaurus rex as…
What scientists really think of this year’s Budget
The 2026 Budget was introduced by the federal government on Thursday. Photo: RNZ/Liam Ok. Swiggs Scientists are lukewarm on this year’s Budget with science and tech startups seemingly the sector’s…
Scientists not holding out hope for big Budget boost after year of cuts and sector overhaul
Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology Penny Simmonds. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii Scientists are adamant investing within the sector now can pay dividends later – however are not holding…
Māori-owned data storage network hailed as significant step towards data sovereignty
Erena Mikaere, Principal Advisor for Te Pā Tūwatawata on the launch of Te Pā Tūwatawata in Wellington on Tuesday night time. Photo: Supplied/Te Kāhui Raraunga A brand new decentralised data…
Blood biomarkers could detect earliest signs of Alzheimer’s disease – and slow its progression
By Ashleigh Barrett-Young* of Photo: 123RF Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive neurodegenerative dysfunction that impacts hundreds of thousands worldwide, has a protracted preclinical stage. It probably begins a long time earlier…