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…
Could asbestos be made safe? A Wellington company thinks so
Mayor Ken Laban with EDL Chief Executive Marcus Glucina (left) and Chief Technology Officer Kapish Gobindlal (proper). Photo: RNZ / Sammy Carter A company is testing out know-how at Lower…
Scientists concerned about de-extinction ethics as biotech company heralds ‘breakthrough’
Photo: Supplied / Te Ara Scientists are once-again raising concerns about de-extinction as a US biotech company promotes a “major breakthrough” in artificial egg technology. Colossal Biosciences on Wednesday introduced…
University of Canterbury’s space lab ready for lift-off
Associate Professor Sarah Kessans with protein crystallisation experiments despatched to the International Space Station in 2024. Photo: Claire Concannon / RNZ Researchers from the University of Canterbury have created a…
Researcher flown out of Antarctica after knife incident
By Jano Gibson, ABC News A member of a Korean Antarctic analysis staff is accused of threatening fellow crew members with a knife at Jang Bogo Station. Photo: JTBC News…
Comet visible in NZ skies for the next week, then gone for 170,000 years
The Oort cloud comet – referred to as C/2025 R3 PanSTARRS – can be visible in New Zealand skies for the next week (file picture). Photo: 123rf.com A comet by…
AI cafe making technology accessible in Nelson
Sandy, the AI assistant on the AI cafe in Nelson. Photo: RNZ/Samantha Gee. A Nelson cafe is providing clients the possibility to familiarize yourself with synthetic intelligence instruments over a…