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Gravitational wave discovery – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 12 February 201612 February 2016

The discovery of tiny ripples in the fabric of space and time is causing big waves in national and global […]

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Gravitational waves found – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 12 February 201618 April 2016

Scientists have confirmed the discovery of minuscule ripples in the fabric of space and time. This morning (NZT) researchers from […]

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Pluto photos captivate the public

In the News  |  Published: 16 July 201528 March 2016

From mountains to moons, new photos from Pluto have been splashed across mainstream media. Released this week, the images were […]

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UPDATED: Claims of a ‘mini ice-age’ ahead – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 14 July 201511 December 2024

An unpublished study examining solar cycles has created a flare-up of headlines claiming we are headed for a ‘mini-ice age’, […]

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NZ startup creates 3D-printed, battery-powered rocket engine

In the News  |  Published: 16 April 201528 March 2016

Rocket Lab, the Auckland-based aerospace company, unveiled its latest innovation at the US Space Symposium this week: a 3D-printed, battery-powered rocket engine. Rocket Lab […]

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Evidence of liquid water on Mars – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 15 April 201517 April 2015

Scientists have found evidence that liquid water is currently present on Mars – but does this mean that there might […]

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Aurora Australis lights up the skies

In the News  |  Published: 19 March 201511 December 2024

A magnificent light display – known as the Southern Lights or Aurora Australis – was visible even as far north […]

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NZ Company reveals low cost rockets

In the News  |  Published: 30 July 2014

New Zealand based company Rocket Lab has unveiled its low cost rocket, Electron, which they claim will revolutionise the commercial […]

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Breast cancer and astronauts – Michelle Dickinson

In the News  |  Published: 15 May 201315 May 2013

Dr Michelle Dickinson, a Senior Lecturer at Auckland University’s Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, spoke to TV3’s Firstline this morning […]

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How many other ‘Earths’ are out there?

In the News  |  Published: 04 April 201305 April 2013

New Zealand researchers are proposing a new method for identifying and recording Earth-like planets orbiting distant stars, anticipating there could […]

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