• Using genetics to save kākāpō: Conservation strategies for critically endangered species

    Mike Stone

    September 17, 2023

    Kākāpō numbers have rocketed in the last seven years compared with the previous 20, helped...

    Hydrogen-fuelled vehicles: Exploring sustainable energy for transport

    Mike Stone

    August 13, 2023

    To meet the issues of climate change we need to find alternative vehicle fuels that...

    Effect of frost on plants: Understanding frost damage and protection strategies

    Mike Stone

    June 4, 2023

    Frosts can be damaging, reducing yield and quality in crops, pasture and forests. Farmers need...

    Human skeletons in schools: Ethical considerations and repatriation

    Mike Stone

    May 9, 2023

    Many schools hold human skeletons and are wondering about the right thing to do with...

    Kudos Science Spinners: Empowering Māori and Pasifika students in STEM

    Mike Stone

    April 27, 2023

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

    2022 Tonga eruption | Update

    Mike Stone

    February 16, 2023

    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

    Mike Stone

    February 16, 2023

    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

    September 18, 2022

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

    Atmospheric rivers: Understanding Aotearoa’s weather phenomenon

    Mike Stone

    September 18, 2022

    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

    Mike Stone

    August 11, 2022

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

    Students recognised in particle physics: Waiuku College’s achievement

    Mike Stone

    August 11, 2022

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

    Tracking with radio: Exploring radio waves and conservation

    NZASE

    July 8, 2022

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

    How chemistry helps us: Everyday chemistry in action

    Mike Stone

    July 7, 2022

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

    Dragon Man: New hominid species

    Mike Stone

    May 31, 2022

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

    How induction hobs work: The physics behind the heat

    Mike Stone

    April 29, 2022

    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

    Mike Stone

    March 25, 2022

    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

    Mike Stone

    March 25, 2022

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

    Tonga Eruption and Pressure Waves 2022

    Mike Stone

    February 22, 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

    Mike Stone

    February 18, 2022

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

    Slow Slip Events: Understanding Aotearoa’s Silent Earthquakes

    NZASE

    November 13, 2021

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