Kudos Science Spinners: Empowering Māori and Pasifika students in STEM

There are very few Māori and Pasifika graduates in STEM subjects; for example, Māori and...

2022 Tonga eruption | Update

On January 12, 2022, at 4.47 pm, the Hunga Tonga – Hunga Ha’apai (HTHH) volcano...

Fusion breakthrough: Scientists achieve net energy gain in nuclear fusion experiments

Scientists recently announced an important breakthrough in fusion experiments. What did they achieve and why...

The Kentucky Family with Blue Skin: A genetic mystery

Mike Stone summarises what is known about the science behind a family of people who...

Atmospheric rivers: Understanding Aotearoa’s weather phenomenon

In this resource, NZASE Science Communicator Mike Stone (Pākehā) and Mere Manning (Ngāti Kahungunu ki...

2022 Jordan Aqaba port: The science behind the toxic gas leak disaster

NZASE Science Communicator Mike Stone explains the chemistry behind a recent major chlorine explosion.

Students recognised in particle physics: Waiuku College’s achievement

A group of seven young women, Year 13 students at Waiuku College, reached the shortlist...

Tracking with radio: Exploring radio waves and conservation

This resource delves into the principles of radio waves—how they work and their applications in...

How chemistry helps us: Everyday chemistry in action

In this resource for students, NZASE Science Communicator Mike Stone summarises the many ways in...

Dragon Man: New hominid species

A fossil skull that recently come to light in China has scientists intrigued. The analytic...

How induction hobs work: The physics behind the heat

Induction cooktops can be an enigma to the uninitiated, but the physics is pretty straightforward.

James Webb Space Telescope: A new era in space exploration

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is revolutionising our view of the universe. Launched in...

The chemistry of Fritz Haber: From ammonia synthesis to chemical warfare

This article explores the life and work of German chemist Fritz Haber, whose innovations in...

Tonga Eruption and Pressure Waves 2022

The Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai eruption on 15 January 2022 was one of the most powerful...

The 2022 Tongan eruption: Unveiling the science behind a megavolcano event

The Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai volcano erupted on 15 January 2022, sending ash and gas high...

Slow Slip Events: Understanding Aotearoa’s Silent Earthquakes

In Aotearoa New Zealand, the Pacific and Australian tectonic plates meet beneath the North Island,...

Lead in tapwater: Exploring the science behind contamination in Otago towns

In early 2021, residents of Karitane, Waikouaiti, and Hawksbury were advised against using tap water...

Making oxygen on Mars: NASA’s MOXIE experiment aboard Perseverance rover

Could you imagine crafting breathable air on the Red Planet? This article pulls back the...

British Gastroenterologist Andrew Wakefield | Vaccinations

In 1998, British gastroenterologist Andrew Wakefield published a study in The Lancet suggesting a link...

Volcanoes of Aotearoa | Map

A handy, informative map illustrating New Zealand’s major volcanoes, showing their locations and geological context....