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A mother-daughter science experience with Michelle Dickinson at AMN9
A Kitchen Science Cookbook by Michelle Dickinson is helping mothers to engage in the joys of science with their daughters.
February 25, 2019
In The Media
A bio-fertiliser with dramatic implications for NZ’s environment
At the AMN9 conference Dan Nocera presented a solar power produced bio-fertiliser that could radically improve crop yields, help sequester...
February 25, 2019
In The Media
Materialise event and MacDiarmid ‘home-grown’ tech featured in the NZ Herald
Home-grown tech could offer a greener future for the planet, say two leading scientists behind a major summit at Te...
October 26, 2018
In The Media
Western theory isn’t the only way: celebrating Māori and Pasifika science
DiscoveryCamp is inspiring young Māori and Pasifika students to persist with science.
August 21, 2018
In The Media
The Spinoff profiles Nicola Gaston in her new role as Co-Director
Recently appointed co-director of the MacDiarmid Institute Dr Nicola Gaston’s new role allows her to guide one of New Zealand’s...
June 28, 2018
In The Media
Media coverage of Juliet Gerrard’s appointment as PM’s science advisor
Professor Gerrard’s appointment has been covered by the NZ Herald, stuff. co. nz, and The Spinoff.
June 28, 2018
In The Media
NZ Herald interviews Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor Professor Juliet Gerrard
University of Auckland biochemist Professor Juliet Gerrard is about to start her new role as Prime Minister's chief science adviser,...
June 28, 2018
In The Media
Professor Dan Nocera – Fuels to Food from Sunlight, Air, and Water
Harvard Professor and MacDiarmid Institute International Science Board member Dan Nocera talk at the Royal Society.
March 6, 2018
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Computer chips like human brains may ease global energy problem
Professor Simon Brown and his research regarding neuromorphic computer chips is featured on TVNZ and at the idealog.
March 6, 2018
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Professor Shane Telfer helps to ease life for asthmatics
Scientists hope to help asthma sufferers and others needing oxygen at home by developing molecular sponges with nanoscale-sized pores to...
December 12, 2017
In The Media
Industry speed-dating – video and media coverage
The Interface Industry Challenge is a new joint initiative conceived by the MacDiarmid Institute and the Dodd-Walls Centre, under which...
May 11, 2017
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Nanodiamonds may replace common techniques to administer drugs
Amanda Barnard, speaker at AMN8 Queenstown, works on how nanodiamonds may be used to control where and how much of...
April 2, 2017
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