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If Māori iwi, hapū, rūnanga or trusts would like me to kōrero with them about 'MythBusting de-extinction to sort fact from fiction' in light of the recent announcement regarding moa, please reach out. There are options available for kōrero both in-person and via Zoom.
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📢 New space science projects bring NZ & Australian researchers together to tackle trans-Tasman challenges.
The 4 feasibility studies are part of our collaboration with @SmartSatCRC 👇
mbie.govt.nz/catalyst-strate…
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Imagine zapping weeds with a laser instead of using chemicals. And having that laser guided precisely to the right targets with Artifical Intelligence. This is now a reality with the Map & Zap system developed by AgResearch. Check out more in this video: youtu.be/yiByGS-SiBU
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World's rarest whale washes ashore in Otago.
A whale so rare only six specimens have ever been known to science has washed ashore on an Otago beach.
Find out more here: bit.ly/3y3uAmz
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Join us next Tuesday (30 July, 12-1pm) for a seminar by Dr. Yvette Dickinson (@scion_research) about the diverse benefits of #forest stewardship in NZ.
To RSVP (in-person or via Zoom): forms.office.com/r/tsx5CafE2…
#forestmanagement #conservation #ecology
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Visit our website to view over 1,300+ stories on innovation, best practice, and sustainability in New Zealand's primary sector! ow.ly/mezu50RMGY7
Explore and subscribe to our YouTube Channel for the latest stories and updates:
ow.ly/b5Lq50RMGY6
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This fascinating creature is the moth of NZ's only native aquatic caterpillar. Hygraula nitens larvae live underwater in a protective case made from plant fragments. Scion staff found the moth near native forest in Rotorua. #MothWeek runs from July 20-28, #biodiversity
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Mission update: MethaneSAT has completed
💫 2,000 orbits and traveled
🔭 88 million km distance at
⚡ 17,000 mph speed.
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Did you know plastic lids can no longer be recycled in New Zealand at kerbside?
While that goes for any bottle tops, ones from cans can be recycled through kerbside, or donated to good causes like @KidneyKids through their KanTabs programme 💪
@plasticfreejuly #PlasticFreeJuly
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Know someone who’s made an outstanding contribution to NZ's space industry? 🚀Think their efforts should be recognised & celebrated? 🥳
Applications are open for the inaugural Prime Minister’s Space Prize!
Learn more pmspaceprizes.org.nz
ALT Image of New Zealand from space
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AgResearch and partners have started a process toward seeking permission to operate an outdoor growing trial of ryegrass with gene-edited additions, in what would be the first application of its type in New Zealand in well over a decade. More at: agresearch.co.nz/news/pastur…
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In 2014, BioHeritage and ten other National Science Challenges were launched.
A research team has been studying what 'doing science differently' meant for BioHeritage, and how it could inform future mission-led research
Link here: bioheritage.nz/doing-science…
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🚀 MISSION SUCCESS for @RocketLab's 50th Electron launch! After successfully launched 5 satellites for @KineisIoT , Rocket Lab has now achieved 50 launches faster than any other commercially developed rocket.
Congratulations to the team on reaching this incredible milestone. This is a huge win for @RocketLab and the wider aerospace community here in New Zealand, especially the @nzspacegovt which has played a critical role in enabling this success!
Go @RocketLab, Go @nzspacegovt
📷 Rocket Lab
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Congratulations @RocketLab on your 50th launch! This milestone is a sign of just how far the New Zealand space industry has come in a short period of time 👏
MISSION SUCCESS for our 50th Electron launch! Welcome to orbit, @KineisIoT.
Congratulations to the entire Rocket Lab team on reaching 50 launches faster than any other commercially developed rocket. Thank you to the many customers who have flown on Electron and helped us revolutionize access to orbit for small satellites.
📷: @rorygannaway
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Titiro mai! Our beautiful new collection of classroom resources for the @NZGardenBirds Survey are now available.
📷bit.ly/manumaara @mwlr_nz @Team_eBird #citizenscience #nzgbs #birds
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One month to go! Visit the event website to learn more and to register: kaigi.eventsair.com/nzes-esa…
The @EcolSocAus and the @nzecology invite you to join the inaugural online Tran-Tasman forum ‘Hope matters: climate change and ecology” held online from 23rd to 24th July 2024.
Visit the event website to learn more and to register: kaigi.eventsair.com/nzes-esa…
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The WINNER of the inaugural Science Journalism Award in the Established category is Sasha Borissenko!
Sasha's podcast Chewing the Facts busts popular myths around fatness, and in Episode 5 she sinks her teeth into weight loss surgery @sashaborissenko
chewingthefacts.com/
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Proof of pre-dinosaur creatures found in NZ rnz.co.nz/news/national/5198…
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What a win for urban biodiversity! 🐦 🥇
“This network of passionate conservationists … are truly committed to protecting and conserving the precious biodiversity in this wildlife reserve that we are so lucky to have on our doorstep,”
ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.…
#pestfreeAKL
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We’ve got three webinars lined up for you this week!
TOMORROW 2pm: Hear about our key lessons and recommendations on empowering Māori knowledge and enabling a broad knowledge base for marine management decisions.
Register 👉 bit.ly/3Vt3AnX
