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Biodiesel potential explored - News Item

The potential for biodiesel crops to be grown in this country is being evaluated by the Foundation for Arable Research and Biodiesel New Zealand.

Award winning toxin test receives international support - News Item

A new method for testing marine toxins in shellfish has been validated for worldwide use by the IRL initiated Virtual Institute for Metrology in Chemistry & Biology and the Cawthron Institute.

DNA register to support Alpaca industry - News Item

A DNA database of verified alpaca parentage may help grow the industry in New Zealand.

Using a worm to reduce possum numbers - Video Conference

A parasitic worm that naturally infects possums could be the key to controlling possum numbers in New Zealand.

Pig organ transplants - Video Conference

In this video conference, find out why and how we might use pig organs to help people.

Fixing carbon - RNZ Audio Item

Amelia Nurse talks to Nick Gerritsen, director of CarbonScape, a Marlborough company making biochar out of wood waste using new microwave technology.

DNA test confirms chimp parentage - News Item

A DNA test of chimpanzee hair has confirmed the parentage of Wellington Zoo chimp Beni.

Bees start work on Labour Day - News Item

New Zealand’s 18 billion honey bees have officially started work producing 12, 000 tonnes of honey for the coming year.

Students create winning bioplastics designs - News Item

Stylish functional products created by students from bioplastics have received accolades in the 2008 BeST Design Awards.

BLIS Technologies - Organisation

Research, development and healthcare

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