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The origin of language 27 Aug 2013 | 03:47 am
Researchers used statistical models to analyse how languages change over time. They suggest that seven language families of Eurasia form a linguistic super-family that evolved from a common ancestor l...
Science lecture series 20 Aug 2013 | 08:38 am
The Auckland Writers & Readers Festival is hosting a major science lecture series in Auckland featuring three leading international scientists.
Pounamu – online future world game 20 Aug 2013 | 08:34 am
Pounamu is a free, online game set in a future world where everyone in New Zealand can use science as easily as they can use a computer now.
Robins recognise people 19 Aug 2013 | 05:06 am
Recent research has found that North Island robins have the ability to recognise different people. The finding that there are distinct personalities among bird populations has implications for conserv...
ULearn 13 13 Aug 2013 | 06:46 am
ULearn is a great opportunity for teachers to build a school-wide vision, exchange ideas with other educators and extend their teaching capabilities.
Wellington’s slow release M7 quake 12 Aug 2013 | 03:15 am
GPS instruments show that, 40 km below Wellington, the Pacific and Australian tectonic plates are slipping past each other. This major seismic event is not felt at the surface.
Our place in the Universe 8 Aug 2013 | 08:45 am
The topic for Dr Katherine Mack’s lecture is ‘Our place in the Universe (and selected cosmic mysteries)’. She will also answer questions about astrophysics, cosmology and finding a career in science.
Conservation Week 2013 7 Aug 2013 | 02:25 am
The theme for Conservation Week 2013 is ‘Celebrate Conservation Week! What's your whānau doing?’.
Fluoride ‘debate’ 6 Aug 2013 | 03:55 am
Hamilton’s public water supply ceased being fluoridated on 21 June 2013. Many of the public submissions to the council were based on inappropriate interpretations of scientific studies, according to s...
World Summit Award 6 Aug 2013 | 03:27 am
The World Summit Award (WSA) is a global activity to select and promote the world’s best e-content and most innovative ICT applications. New Zealand has participated since 2003.
