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New global gambling guidelines could help reduce related harm post-lockdown.

The science behind health supplement NMN

AUT and EZZ Life Science, have completed the world’s first review of research into the anti-aging supplement Nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN).

World-first triple PhD joint project

3 Te Wānanga o Aotearoa staff have been awarded PhD’s in raranga (traditional Māori weaving) after joined-up study through AUT’s Ipukarea Research Centre.

SfTI funds bio-inspired underwater robot

Dr Lorenzo Garcia has secured $200,000 of funding in the latest round of the Science for Technological Innovation National Science Challenge.

EEG Neurofeedback trial for chronic pain

The world’s biggest clinical trial using Electroencephalography (EEG) Neurofeedback as a therapy to manage chronic pain has been launched in New Zealand.

The changing shape of news income

AUT Senior lecturer Merja Myllylahti investigates the first decade of digital revenue payments in a new paper for Digital Journalism.

Researching advanced medicinal cannabis

AUT and Helius Therapeutics have partnered on the research and development of advanced medicinal cannabis products.

Moana view in Ars Electronica Festival

AUT academics will host Moana Digitalities as part of the 2021 Ars Electronica Festival.

Government reports on NZ’s happiness

Thanks to AUT research, Statistics NZ now recognises that “happiness” is a key indicator of how COVID-19 is impacting our country.

Changing weather heightens stroke risk

New data from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study shows that low ambient temperature is an increasing stroke risk factor around the world.