Amid a contraction in project opportunities, New Zealand’s annual civil construction industry survey shows the country confronting a dual challenge — eroding business confidence and a reduced infrastructure construction workforce. Continue →

Tomato is the mother of potato says genome biologist and plant breeder Sanwen Huang, who led the new research. Continue →

The 90-day reprieve on tariffs that was announced on April 25 came to an end last week (beginning of July). Continue →

Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) have both an internal-combustion engine and an electric motor, which assists only at low speeds. Continue →

The need for another expensive enquiry into glyphosate, the active compound in Roundup, still draws different opinions from equally qualified experts.  Continue →

In line with the objective to grow New Zealand’s hi-tech exports, the advanced technology platform of the Institute will apply materials and engineering expertise across a range of sectoral themes including space, electric aviation, critical minerals and technologies for fusion energy.  Continue →

What Is the Galvanic Series? Different types of metals are considered more or less noble and are arranged accordingly in the galvanic series. Continue →

Building on an already strong relationship, AkzoNobel will provide Interpon F products for Signify’s Philips LED consumer outdoor luminaires. Continue →

New Zealand’s largest electric trucks showcase electricity’s future role as the power source for heavy road vehicles. Continue →

The Partners Group will pump up to A$1.2 billion to create a next generation data centre platform in Australia following acquisition of local data centre provider GreenSquareDC. Continue →

New Zealand’s association of civil contractors welcomes commitment to better management and leadership for Wellington’s water networks  but cautions little will change without a less combative approach. Continue →

Avoiding toxic people (as well as not being one) is essential for your organisation and for team success, says Jeroen Kraaijenbrink, a no-nonsense strategy and leadership educator, mentor and consultant with an impressive record.  Continue →

The international workshop on Machine Learning  (ML) in Climate, Weather, and Ocean  in Pune, India brought together leading scientists from Italy and India to strengthen collaboration in applying  ML to climate science, meteorology, and oceanography.  Continue →

From tailored Netflix recommendations to personalised Facebook feeds, artificial intelligence (AI) adeptly serves content that matches our preferences and past behaviours. Continue →

The US government is cutting or limiting rafts of funding for science and health research. Continue →

Fourteen ambitious Kiwi cleantech startups set off in October to chase global investment and partnership opportunities as part of the 2024 Cleantech Trek to the USA and Europe. Continue →

The intended partnership with Philips and Siloam Hospitals aligns with the Indonesian government’s strategy to enhance healthcare accessibility and quality. Continue →

The Master Electricians Excellence Awards is a biennial competition, which aims to identify and recognise excellence within the electrical contracting industry. Continue →

For the first time, New Zealand has a dedicated certification for fluid power engineering. Continue →