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Virtual Reality Adds Another Tool To Forestry Training Kit
Thursday, 31 October 2024, 8:12 pm | Scion
Scion recently developed an interactive, 3D virtual reality training tool to supplement forestry worker training on-site. The prototype has caught the attention of industry players who are exploring how it can be customised to depict their own forests. More >>
Nothing To Sneeze At: Researchers Discover Microbiome Unique To Pine Pollen
Monday, 30 September 2024, 10:18 pm | Scion
This world-first discovery reveals that pine pollen carries specific microorganisms consistently across regions and years. This microbiome may also offer insights into future environmental and allergy research. More >>
Scion Staff Recognised For Excellence
Thursday, 26 September 2024, 5:42 pm | Scion
Held both in-person and virtually, this week’s awards showcased the hard work, innovation, and leadership of individuals and teams who embody Scion’s values and contribute to its ongoing success as a Crown Research Institute. More >>
Making Livestock Feed From Greenhouse Gases In World-first Research
Monday, 23 September 2024, 12:13 pm | Scion
The four-year research project will be the first in the world to pioneer biomass feedstock production from gases and robust microorganisms that thrive in the extreme conditions found at geothermal sites. More >>
Scion Welcomes Government's Support For Gene Technology Reforms
Tuesday, 13 August 2024, 2:27 pm | Scion
Scion is welcoming the gene technology reforms announced today by the Government for their ability to advance research and create a cleaner, greener and more prosperous New Zealand. More >>
NASA To Join Global Experts At ForestSAT In Rotorua
Friday, 2 August 2024, 1:31 pm | Scion
Crown Research Institute Scion is hosting ForestSAT 2024, the most prestigious international conference on the application of remote sensing technologies for forest monitoring and modelling. More >>
Two New Directors Join Scion's Board
Friday, 26 July 2024, 9:41 am | Scion
Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology Hon Judith Collins has appointed Tony Allison and Murray Sherwin CNZM to the Board, effective July 1. They joined existing Board members and newly appointed Board Chair Richard Westlake for their ... More >>
New Myrtle Rust Education App Empowers Rangatahi To Embrace Science
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 10:21 am | Scion
Developed with a focus on accessibility and engagement, the ‘E heke e Heka!’ app combines innovative technology with culturally relevant content in both Te Reo Māori and English, for a diverse audience aged 12 and above. More >>
Facial Eczema Research Holds Promise For New Zealand’s Agriculture Sector
Monday, 10 June 2024, 9:45 am | Scion
Scion is contributing its expertise in economic modelling to an ambitious and collaborative programme led by Beef + Lamb New Zealand aimed at eliminating the impact of facial eczema on New Zealand’s pastoral sector. More >>
Biosecurity Awards: Work To Protect New Zealand’s Forests Recognised
Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 1:52 pm | Scion
Spanning four decades and featuring domestic and internationally significant work, Dr Brian Richardson’s career was acknowledged last night when Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard presented him with the Minister’s Biosecurity Award at the NZ Biosecurity ... More >>
Researchers Warn Of Ongoing Grass Fire Danger As Dry Conditions Persist
Monday, 8 April 2024, 11:30 am | Scion
With elevated fire danger levels predicted in certain regions until the end of April, researchers at Scion are calling for greater public awareness about the hazard posed by tinder dry grasses. The fire hazard posed by cured (dry brown) grass is quick ... More >>
Hey Google, Name The Most Beautiful, Innovative, Iconic Building
Thursday, 22 February 2024, 9:51 am | Scion
Scion’s Rotorua headquarters have gone head-to-head with the Silicon Valley campus of top tech company Google — and come out on top. But there are no hard feelings between the architects behind the two incredible buildings. The Dubai International ... More >>
Scion’s Central Role In €7.5 Million Research Project
Thursday, 1 February 2024, 10:30 am | Scion
Scion’s leading biomaterials, 3D printing, packaging, and machine-learning knowledge is being called on as part of a €7.5 million (NZD$13.25m) research project funded in partnership with the European Union. The EU’s key research and innovation funding ... More >>
Scion Scientist Champions Sustainable Bioeconomy Future For Youth
Wednesday, 17 January 2024, 11:50 am | Scion
While global leaders discuss how to respond to “climate tipping points” at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Switzerland this week, one young science leader at Scion has emerged as an ambassador for the bioeconomy. Dr Angelique Greene ... More >>
Planting Trees On Pasture Can Have A Positive Impact On Soil Health
Tuesday, 19 December 2023, 10:31 am | Scion
Rather than damaging soil in New Zealand, planting trees on pasture restores soil to be similar to its original condition. A recent news story highlighting changes in soils from converting pasture to plantation forests are giving a misleading impression ... More >>
Motivated And Delivering Impact For New Zealand
Thursday, 7 December 2023, 8:28 pm | Scion
Scion scientists have been celebrated in the annual Science New Zealand awards for work to help cut industrial CO2 emissions, reduce microplastics in the environment, and to connect Māori communities with research and science. Among them is Dr Bing ... More >>
Scion’s Forest Insights Set To Revolutionise Inventory Management For Forestry
Wednesday, 15 November 2023, 11:04 am | Scion
Scion, in collaboration with Indufor Asia Pacific Ltd, has revealed a prototype for a new interactive tool providing the forestry industry with powerful inventory information to make management, harvesting and wood processing decisions easier. ... More >>
Scion Staff Given Kudos
Friday, 27 October 2023, 11:48 am | Scion
Stars in Scion’s paper and pulping technology and forest hydrology work have been given the research institute’s highest honour. Scion held its annual staff recognition awards on October 26, presenting awards to more than 50 staff. The awards recognise ... More >>
Research Wages War Against A Silent Threat In Our Planted Forests
Tuesday, 10 October 2023, 12:45 pm | Scion
New research and smart technologies are offering hope and solutions to foresters waging war against a silent enemy in our pine plantations. Red needle cast (RNC), an unyielding fungal-like disease, has silently been wreaking havoc on pine trees ... More >>
Fixing ‘Aerial Invader Hole In Our Biosecurity Net’
Thursday, 21 September 2023, 11:07 am | Scion
New Zealand’s trade and tourism border security is among the strictest in the world in efforts to protect the environment and primary industries from unwanted pests and diseases. But aerial invaders (insect and pathogen pests arriving by wind) ... More >>
