The Science of Toasters
Ceana Priest
May 29, 2025
A toaster might look simple, but it’s full of science; it’s a clever mix of...
Lake Tsunamis: Discover the science
Ceana Priest
May 3, 2025
Lake Taupō, one of New Zealand’s most inland spots, experienced a rare tsunami in 2022...
Fauna Mutations
Ceana Priest
April 2, 2025
In a world where blending into the background is a survival skill, why do genetic...
Secrets of Papatūānuku
Sneha Pillai
November 27, 2024
In younger years we may have learnt the Earth is divided into three layers –...
Pounamu
Sneha Pillai
October 29, 2024
Pounamu is highly valued as a symbol of national identity and a taonga to Māori....
Uncovering History with Science
Heather Goodey
September 27, 2024
Forensic science can be tasked with identifying the identity of human remains. And the process...
Physics in Sport | Windsurfing
Heather Goodey
August 22, 2024
A3 poster looking at the forces involved in the hydro foiling windsurfers in the 2024...
Physics in Sport | Pole Vaulting
Heather Goodey
August 22, 2024
An A3 poster on energy transformations in the pole vault in the Olympics 2024.
Kiwi Genetics and Evolution
Heather Goodey
August 22, 2024
Our national bird is both rare and endangered. We often hear about the conservation of...
The Science behind Aurora
Sneha Pillai
June 30, 2024
The Aurora Australis was visible over the whole country on May 11, 2024. This was...
Observing Meteors
Jenny Rankine
October 22, 2023
Since the end of June, 2023, Western Heights High School (WHHS) in Rotorua has been...
The Chemistry of Fireworks
Jenny Rankine
October 22, 2023
Fireworks are pure redox, and the chemistry is fascinating. NZASE Science Communicator Mike Stone investigates.
Using genetics to save kākāpō
Jenny Rankine
September 17, 2023
Kākāpō numbers have rocketed in the last seven years compared with the previous 20, helped...
Hydrogen-fuelled vehicles
Jenny Rankine
August 13, 2023
To meet the issues of climate change we need to find alternative vehicle fuels that...
Human skeletons in schools
Jenny Rankine
July 9, 2023
Many schools hold human skeletons and are wondering about the right thing to do with...
Effect of frost on plants
Jenny Rankine
June 4, 2023
Frosts can be damaging, reducing yield and quality in crops, pasture and forests. Farmers need...
Kudos Science Spinners
Jenny Rankine
April 27, 2023
There are very few Māori and Pasifika graduates in STEM subjects; for example, Māori and...
Tonga eruption update
Jenny Rankine
February 16, 2023
On January 12, 2022, at 4.47 pm, the Hunga Tonga – Hunga Ha’apai (HTHH) volcano...
Nuclear fusion breakthrough
Jenny Rankine
February 16, 2023
Scientists recently announced an important breakthrough in fusion experiments. What did they achieve and why...
The Kentucky family with blue skin
Jenny Rankine
September 18, 2022
Mike Stone summarises what is known about the science behind a family of people who...
