Fish experience heart failure as water temperature rises
Fish may experience heart failure as ocean temperatures rise due to climate change, according to new research from the University of Auckland.
Ecology
Jul 30, 2014
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Educating disadvantaged children and the dangers of charter schools
The similarities in educating disadvantaged children in New Zealand and Chile and the dangers of charter schools are the subjects of a public lecture at the University of Auckland this month.
Social Sciences
Jul 11, 2014
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Genetic markers provide unprecedented primate link in human evolution
(Phys.org) —Genetics provides stunning new answers to the question of human evolution, according to Auckland cancer researcher, Dr Graeme Finlay.
Evolution
Mar 27, 2014
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Study warns power cuts will be more common in the future
(Phys.org) —Demands of high-powered electrical appliances, a growing world population and inadequate investment in the power sector will create more frequent power blackouts according to academic research.
Energy & Green Tech
Feb 17, 2014
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Rangitoto's buried past may reveal future eruption risk
University of Auckland scientists are drilling deep into Rangitoto Island to investigate the volcano's active past and provide a better understanding of the future risk to Auckland from eruptions.
Earth Sciences
Feb 12, 2014
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Cycling infrastructure more economic than for other transport
Cycling investment has long term health benefits for Auckland, according to a recent study.
Environment
Feb 5, 2014
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Reading innovation may help young readers
School students may be the next group of readers to benefit from the latest innovation in reading –sound tracks incorporated into e-books.
Social Sciences
Nov 5, 2013
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Robot's face determines user comfort
A recent University of Auckland study has revealed a preference for humanlike features on a robot's display screen.
Robotics
Aug 29, 2013
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Bacterial toxins harnessed for bioinsecticides and medicine
New Zealand and Australian scientists have found a new way in which bacteria store and release toxins, and their discovery may be harnessed to develop new bioinsecticides for crop pests and even new medicines.
Ecology
Aug 5, 2013
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New device will help optimise swimming
A miniaturised data logger that can record speed and movement in the water will soon be available to help swimmers analyse their performance.
Engineering
Jul 29, 2013
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