Making oxygen on Mars: NASA’s MOXIE experiment aboard Perseverance rover
May 1, 2021
Could you imagine crafting breathable air on the Red Planet? This article pulls back the...
British Gastroenterologist Andrew Wakefield | Vaccinations
April 5, 2021
In 1998, British gastroenterologist Andrew Wakefield published a study in The Lancet suggesting a link...
Volcanoes of Aotearoa | Map
March 1, 2021
A handy, informative map illustrating New Zealand’s major volcanoes, showing their locations and geological context....
Ammonium Nitrate Explosion | Beirut 2020
November 20, 2020
On August 4 2020, a powerful explosion at Beirut’s port sent a huge orange fireball...
Indigenous perspectives on gene editing: Māori viewpoints on genetic modification
October 3, 2020
This article summarises for students a paper by scientists from the University of Waikato, and...
Oceans around Aotearoa
October 3, 2020
Explore how ocean currents, tides, and waves shape the marine environment around Aotearoa New Zealand....
Science Fairs | Encouraging student participation
July 3, 2020
Science and Technology Fairs are a good way for students to show what they have...
Comets heading towards Earth
May 3, 2020
Comets are back in the spotlight, with Comet Swan (C/2020 F8) approaching Earth and Comet...
The science of COVID-19
April 3, 2020
In The Science of COVID-19, NZASE Science Communicator Mike Stone unpacks how the coronavirus emerged,...
Earthquakes | The expected magnitude-8 Alpine Fault
May 4, 2019
Scientists predict a 30% chance of a magnitude-8 earthquake on the Alpine Fault in the...