Items filtered by date: Tuesday, 02 December 2014

A team of researchers led by Professor Thomas Nann from Victoria University of Wellington has created a new electrolyte that could be the key to making safer and more environmentally friendly batteries.

15 Nov: 1119  |   KiwiRail is planning to relocate its Palmerston North operations out of the city as part of plans to develop a regional hub to better handle freight flows throughout the lower North Island  Continue to full release >>

Sika Corporation, a supplier of sealing, bonding, lamination, acoustic and reinforcement solutions, recently launched Sikaflex-953, an adhesive for transportation and industrial assembly applications.

What do an autonomous vehicle, an aerodynamic modified race car and a soil test using drilling rigs have in common? They are all student projects, which won awards at the Engineering Showcase held at Ara Institute of Canterbury last night.

University of Auckland bioengineers have developed an innovative way to get rid of the underwater biofouling that creates such a headache for marinas, boaties and aqua farmers.Chris Walker (left) and Patrin Illenberger

Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd. makes second investment into world-leading agricultural automation and robotics innovator, bringing its total investment to US$10M

Floors Mainstream By turning its own diminishing strength against it

Lego is one of the most popular brands in the world, known and loved by children and nostalgic adults alike. But few grown-ups buy Lego for themselves. The Danish company wants to change that with a new type of construction toy that is half Lego, half coloring book. Its name is Lego Forma, and it’s designed to de-stress adults and get their creative juices flowing.

When Prince Harry supped on a ceremonial cup of kava during his and Megan’s recent visit to Fiji, he prioritised politeness to his hosts over the dangers of possible side effects from the mild narcotic – including impotence.