http://www.sciencenewzealand.org An RSS feed of all GNS Science related stories on ScienceNZ. en-GB Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:31:51 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/geology_seismology/gns_science_sells_software_internationally Crown Research Institute GNS Science has reached a milestone by selling its seismic processing software to international processing provider, Spectrum Geo Limited. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:57:17 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/geology_seismology/staying_well_in_wellington_come_hell_or_high_water Healthy attitudes can play a key role in the way people recover from an earthquake or tsunami. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:52:04 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/geology_seismology/project_to_focus_on_risk_of_volcanoes_in_auckland A major research project is underway to improve the understanding of the vulnerability of the Auckland region to volcanic eruptions. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:53:38 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/coasts_oceans/new_te_papa_attraction_offers_stunning_deep_sea_ride Exploring New Zealand's deep sea territory has become accessible to everyone with Te Papa opening a new attraction that takes visitors on a virtual ride to the bottom of the sea to hunt for submarine volcanoes. Mon, 29 Sep 2008 05:15:01 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/collaborations/scientists_to_probe_mysterious_demise_of_easter_islanders A New Zealand-led group of scientists plans to use sophisticated analytical techniques to try and solve the mystery of the sudden collapse of the population on Easter Island in pre-European times. Thu, 18 Sep 2008 03:08:40 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/geology_seismology/a_continent_on_the_move A magnificent new book on earth science in New Zealand went on sale in bookstores recently. Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:35:41 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/collaborations/fossils_reveal_secrets_of_nz_history A new study of New Zealand's climate 42 million years ago shows a greenhouse climate with warmer seas and little or no ice in Antarctica. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 04:22:52 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/geology_seismology/what_makes_alpine_fault_tick A group of New Zealand and international scientists are to&nbsp;drill into&nbsp;the Alpine Fault on the West Coast of the South Island,&nbsp;to learn about earthquakes and how the fault operates. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:54:27 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/food_beverage/test_checks_if_vegetables_are_organic In the expanding market for organic produce, how do you prove that only organic fertilisers have been used? New Zealand's GNS Science has developed what is believed to be the first independent test. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:24:25 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/volcanoes/unusual_unrest_on_ruapehu Crater lake temperatures and gas on Mt Ruapehu remain stubbornly high, nine months after its last eruption, GNS Science says. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:03:05 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/fauna/bone_find_shows_largest_dinosaur_lived_in_nz A fossil hunter has discovered that one of the largest known dinosaurs, a titanosaurid, almost certainly roamed New Zealand about 80 million years ago.<font size="-2"><em><br /></em></font> Wed, 25 Jun 2008 03:24:59 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/volcanoes/volcano_risk_must_be_stressed_says_scientist Despite massive media coverage and a climber losing his leg, only a half of Ruapehu's visitors are aware of the mountain's eruption last year, a survey has found. Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:05:12 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/energy/push_for_wider_use_of_low_temperature_geothermal_energy Energy from 'low temperature' geothermal sources is a huge and largely untapped resource. A new research programme led by GNS Science is designed to make this form of energy more accessible. Tue, 20 May 2008 04:51:18 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/geology_seismology/new_gauge_part_of_tsunami_monitoring_network A sea-level gauge installed at the Port of Tauranga this week will form part of a national network of gauges for monitoring tsunamis. Tue, 13 May 2008 21:21:20 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/reporting/gns_science_wins_qantas_media_award <span class="171154302-16052008">Strong benchmark for Public Information sites, say Judges, as they applaud its easy navigation&nbsp;and&nbsp;the sheer wealth of content.</span> Sat, 10 May 2008 02:32:12 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/geology_seismology/borehole_instrument_boosts_earthquake_monitoring_in_auckland A new borehole earthquake recorder installed by GNS Science will boost earthquake and volcano monitoring capability in the Auckland region. Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:34:14 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/coasts_oceans/exploring_nz_s_undersea_treasures Modern-day explorers use high-tech equipment to explore earth's last great frontier - the ocean floor. Join GNS Science's Cornel de Ronde in this fascinating Australian TV documentary as he explains the discovery of huge submarine volcanoes, weird marine creatures, and large mineral deposits on New Zealand's seafloor. Fri, 22 Feb 2008 03:48:59 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/geology_seismology/nz_and_german_researchers_look_to_the_long_term Earth scientists from Germany and New Zealand are looking to build a long-term partnership that will bring economic and environmental benefits to New Zealand. Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:24:17 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/volcanoes/geologists_find_new_volcano_in_auckland <p><span class="968443300-22022008">Crown Research Institute GNS Science has helped prepare Auckland for future eruptions, as they and Auckland university colleagues discover a very rare second volcano within a volcano.</span></p> Tue, 05 Feb 2008 09:06:45 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/geology_seismology/fault_line_s_movement_studied A gash has been opened up across the Alpine Fault, but the split has been made by geologists and not nature.