Science stories - Page 4
3D printers add a new dimension to technology
Wed, 18th Jun 2014
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3d printing
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schools
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engineering
Students at Hutt Intermediate School explore new horizons in technology with a hands-on introduction to 3D printing, led by expert Gordon Dykes.
Tech sector concerned at slip in education standards
Mon, 30th Dec 2013
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government
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ict
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software
New Zealand's tech sector is alarmed as the latest OECD PISA survey shows a significant drop in education standards, endangering future competitiveness.
Tweeting for science
Fri, 4th Nov 2011
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cyclone computers
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science
This is the first ever ScienceTeller festival, a gathering of science storytellers who use their art to celebrate the wonders of the natural world.
Xero scores $4m from govt R & D grant
Tue, 16th Aug 2011
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fintech
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financial systems
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government
Xero secures USD $4m from the NZ government in the latest R&D grant round, part of a USD $321m initiative aimed at boosting tech innovation.
Ministry of Science and Innovation fleshes out senior team
Tue, 14th Jun 2011
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government
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new zealand post
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investment
The Ministry of Science and Innovation has completed its senior team with Brett O'Riley and Graham Smith appointed as deputy chief executives.
To test or not to test?
Mon, 1st Sep 2008
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devops
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apm
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software development
Recruiters debate the effectiveness of psychometric tests, questioning their scientific merit and appropriateness in matching candidates to jobs.