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    Ancient invertebrates adapting to life between glacial ice crystals | Professor Peter Dearden

    Ceana Priest

    September 15, 2026

    The Southern Alps are anything but frozen wastelands. West Coast glaciers teem with microscopic animals,...

    NZIC Analytical Chemistry Competition

    Ceana Priest

    May 19, 2026

    Entries have opened for the NZIC Analytical Chemistry Competition to be held at the University...

    A teacher’s journey supporting the normalisation of mātauranga Māori in science | Charmaine Russell

    NZASE

    March 24, 2026

    Charmaine Russell (Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāi Te Rangi) is a pūtaiao specialist based in Wainuiomata, supporting...

    Social media science: Aotearoa influencers supporting classroom learning

    NZASE

    February 10, 2026

    From hands-on classroom experiments to explorations of the universe, social media is opening new doors...

    DNADRV Project: Collecting bug splatters for science

    Ceana Priest

    September 7, 2025

    Far from being just road grime, bug splatters on licence plates are unlocking clues about...

    Using AI to clone the teacher: Cogniti in the classroom

    Ceana Priest

    September 7, 2025

    AI is changing the way schools teach and students learn. University of Sydney Professor Danny...
    Using the body as a measuring tool

    Bodies as measuring tools: Māori and ancient civilisations

    Ceana Priest

    August 30, 2025

    Long before rulers, tape measures and the metric system, people relied on the most accessible...

    Seeing the science of LED lights: Understanding light, energy and efficiency

    Mike Stone

    June 17, 2025

    LED lights are becoming more common. They look similar to the light bulbs that have...

    The science of toasters: Exploring heat transfer and electrical circuits

    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 behind rare natural phenomena

    Ceana Priest

    May 3, 2025

    Lake Taupō, one of New Zealand’s most inland spots, experienced a rare tsunami in 2022...

    Fauna mutations: exploring change in animal features

    Ceana Priest

    April 2, 2025

    When a feisty weka strutted through a camp ground near the rugged Tasman Sea in...

    Secrets of Papatūānuku: Earth’s hidden stories uncovered

    Sneha Pillai

    November 27, 2024

    In younger years we may have learnt the Earth is divided into three layers –...

    Pounamu: taonga, identity and geology

    Sneha Pillai

    October 29, 2024

    Pounamu is highly valued as a symbol of national identity and a taonga to Māori....

    Uncovering history with science: forensic science and human remains

    Mike Stone

    September 27, 2024

    Forensic science can be tasked with identifying the identity of human remains. And the process...

    Physics in sport | Windsurfing: Hydro foiling and forces in action

    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: Energy in action

    Heather Goodey

    August 22, 2024

    An A3 poster on energy transformations in the pole vault in the Olympics 2024.

    Kiwi Genetics and Evolution: Unveiling the Origins of Aotearoa’s Iconic Bird

    Mike Stone

    August 22, 2024

    Our national bird is both rare and endangered. We often hear about the conservation of...

    The science behind aurora: Understanding atmospheric phenomena

    Mike Stone

    June 30, 2024

    The Aurora Australis was visible over the whole country on May 11, 2024. This was...

    Observing meteors: A practical guide for students

    Mike Stone

    October 22, 2023

    Since the end of June, 2023, Western Heights High School (WHHS) in Rotorua has been...

    The chemistry of fireworks: reactions, safety and spectacle

    Mike Stone

    October 22, 2023

    Fireworks are pure redox, and the chemistry is fascinating. NZASE Science Communicator Mike Stone investigates.