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The University of Auckland is a university located in Auckland, New Zealand.

Artificial neurons that behave just like the real thing have been developed to cure chronic diseases

For the first time researchers successfully reproduced the electrical properties of biological neurons onto semiconductor chips. Artificial neurons on silicon chips that behave just like the real thing have been invented by scientists – a first-of-its-kind achievement with enormous scope for medical devices to cure chronic diseases, such as heart failure, Alzheimer’s, and other diseases

Artificial neurons that behave just like the real thing have been developed to cure chronic diseases

Massive open-access database on human cultures created

An international team of researchers has developed a website at d-place.org to help answer long-standing questions about the forces that shaped human cultural diversity. D-PLACE – the Database of Places, Language, Culture and Environment – is an expandable, open access database that brings together a dispersed body of information on the language, geography, culture and

Massive open-access database on human cultures created

Technology set to personalise tendon and tissue injury rehab

A revolution in the treatment and rehabilitation of muscle/tendon injuries is on its way with the development of a ground-breaking new intelligent technology developed at Griffith University and the University of Auckland. Called iTraining, the biomedically engineered system works in real time to provide feedback on the stresses and strains that affect a specific muscle

Technology set to personalise tendon and tissue injury rehab

Medical breakthrough threatens to banish needles forever

Scared of needles? Here’s some good news: in the future, you might be able to rub a vaccination into your skin. Researchers at the University of Auckland have found a way to deliver medicines through skin, which is usually an impervious barrier. “It’s like wearing a raincoat – it stops the water getting in, we

Medical breakthrough threatens to banish needles forever

Lights out: research shows urgent need to address instability of world’s power supplies

A new study reveals the urgent need to address instabilities in the supply of electrical power to counteract an increase in the frequency and severity of urban blackouts. Research by Hugh Byrd, Professor of Architecture at the University of Lincoln, UK, and Steve Matthewman, Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Auckland, New Zealand,

Lights out: research shows urgent need to address instability of world’s power supplies

Kinetic battery chargers get a boost

The team concedes that this is just the first step towards a viable trickle charger that could be used to keep medical devices, monitors and sensors trickle charged while a person goes about their normal lives New technology to capture the kinetic energy of our everyday movements, such as walking, and to convert it into

Kinetic battery chargers get a boost

New research warns world to prepare for blackout

Living without electricity in today’s technological world may be difficult to imagine. Yet the reality of living without computers, mobile phones and entertainment systems, and managing a transport system thrown into chaos by an absence of traffic lights, trains and subways, may become increasingly common, according to a new academic study. New research by Hugh

New research warns world to prepare for blackout

Is Solar Suburbia the Way to Power Modern Cities?

Modern planners are building compact cities, believing tightly controlled zones are better for the environment. New research suggests the opposite: urban sprawl might be a better option, with solar power fitted to suburban houses and the adoption of electric cars transforming the energy needs of a city. Research in Auckland, New Zealand – the largest urban area

Is Solar Suburbia the Way to Power Modern Cities?

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Auckland University’s Prof. Frank Bloomfield on research into premature babies
on June 19, 2021 at 11:06 pm
Huge strides in the care of pre-term babies have been made in the last few decades. Prof. Frank Bloomfield reports on this history, and current research, in this Raising the Bar 2021 highlight.
University of Auckland: Children’s screen time and the impact on cognitive development
on June 16, 2021 at 11:47 pm
Two recently published studies using information from this country’s largest longitudinal study of child development, Growing Up in New Zealand, looked at the prevalence of pre-schoolers’ screen time; ...
Release of weed-busting African tulip tree flea beetles - Landcare Research
on June 10, 2021 at 3:16 pm
A consignment of African tulip tree flea beetles (Paradibolia coerulea) resumed their interrupted journey to Rarotonga and the beetles have started on their weed-busting work. The beetles are a ...
Auckland University’s Dr Suresh Muthukumaraswamy on research into the therapeutic uses of psychedelic drugs
on June 9, 2021 at 2:36 am
Since the 1950s researchers have known psychedelic drugs could have medical applications, but what of research today? Associate Professor Suresh Muthukumaraswamy talks at Raising the Bar 2021.
Top honours for University of Otago alumni and staff
on June 8, 2021 at 9:55 pm
An inspirational group of 21 University of Otago alumni and staff received Queen's Birthday Honours at the weekend.

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Anthonie Tonnon and the railway to Mars
on June 18, 2021 at 5:39 am
Anthonie Tonnon talks to Michelle Langstone about growing up in small town New Zealand, his uncommon inspirations and new album Leave Love Out of This. Portraits by Edith Amituanai I meet Anthonie ...
Clarks Celebrates Jamaican Heritage in Vibrant Short Film
on June 18, 2021 at 4:53 am
Little Black Book, Emerald Pictures Gabrielle Blackwood finds beauty in contradiction to capture the essence of Clarks to Jamaican artists ...
New Zealand has one of the lowest numbers of refugees per capita in the world — there is room for many more
on June 17, 2021 at 1:08 pm
World Refugee Day on June 20 is an opportunity for New Zealanders to reflect on what more could done to protect some of the world's most vulnerable people.
Climate Commission’s Final Advice Calls For Step-up On Climate Action – Expert Reaction
on June 8, 2021 at 7:35 pm
Progress is underway to shift towards a low-carbon future – but more action is urgently required, the Climate Commission says in its report to government. The Commission stresses the technology and ...
Dania Ramirez Wants To Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth. Here’s How She’s Doing It.
on June 7, 2021 at 2:40 pm
Dania Ramirez tells all about her new Robert Downey Jr.-produced series, which happens to be the #1 show on Netflix!