New device detects cancer cells and smells explosives
A multi-purpose device has been built by merging synthetic neurobiology with silicon technology. The post
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AI tool complements the work of stylists
Luxury online fashion retailer is developing an AI-powered tool that will help ensure customers get their choice right first time. The post
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Concentrated cleaning materials reduce pollution and waste
Dutch company aims to reduce plastic waste and CO2 emissions from transport by removing the water that makes up 80 per cent of cleaning products’ ingredients. The post
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New Zealand-made gel gets FDA approval to heal US patients
A New Zealand-made gel to heal sinus surgery wounds will be used in United States hospitals this year, after 12 years and $20 million was spent inventing it.
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What’s next for Auckland’s City Centre: a Q&A with design champion Ludo-Campbell Reid
Auckland Council recently released a video detailing how far it’s come with the design of the City Centre over the last 10 to 15 years, as well as its vision for Auckland’s City Centre and its waterfront in the years to come. We had a chat with Ludo Campbell-Reid about the pace at which his visio...
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Building culture: why good urban design requires a better understanding of Tikanga Māori
Architecture and design are an expression of culture. And, increasingly, New Zealand’s Māori culture is being acknowledged in our new buildings and public spaces. But, as Rameka Alexander-Tu'inukuafe, an associate and architectural graduate at Jasmax says, there needs to be more of it.
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New paint cools buildings using light from the Sun
A new paint is being developed that could actively cool buildings using laser cooling properties adapted for sunlight. The post
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Pedal-electric bike rides on fresh and salt water
Cyclists may traverse any body of water using this hydrofoil bike developed in New Zealand. The post
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Brain-controlled device helps concentration
New headset is clinically proven to improve focus, calmness and self-control. The post
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Off the beaten track: Motion Sickness’ owners explore New Zealand’s hidden holiday escapes in their new book, Hideaways
Two of the owners of creative agency Motion Sickness have been dabbling outside of their usual day-to-day activities to photograph and write the book Hideaways, a guide to a variety of beautiful and remote huts, baches and caravans to escape to around the country.
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Idealog's Most Creative: ice cream connoisseur Giapo talks creativity
Auckland-based ice cream chef Giapo Grazioli won the People's Choice award for the hospitality category in Idealog's Most Creative People, and for good reason. He has spent the last few years pushing the concept of what could be understood as an ice cream as far as possible, incorporating 3D prin...
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