Massive job losses and financial turmoil in our universities are threatening the future of science in New Zealand. Science reporter Jamie Morton explains why.
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Waikato Uni science cuts will have profound impacts, renowned alumnus says
1 Apr, 2021 02:41 AM
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Oxford University archaeological scientist Professor Tom Higham - pictured in this file photo in his old lab in Hamilton - has hit out at cuts just confirmed by Waikato University. Photo / Derek Flynn
Oxford University archaeological scientist Professor Tom Higham - pictured in this file photo in his old lab in Hamilton - has hit out at cuts just confirmed by Waikato University. Photo / Derek Flynn
A world-renowned Kiwi archaeological scientist has hit out at his old university over job cuts he says will have a profound impact on research around the globe.
Ancient Northland swamp kauri solves 42,000 year old mystery
21 Feb, 2021 05:00 PM
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Some of this giant ancient swamp kauri tree uncovered at Ngāwhā has been used by researchers to confirm the date when the Earth reversed its magnetic poles. Photo / Peter de Graaf
Northern Advocate
Ancient swamp kauri from Northland has been used to confirm a temporary breakdown of Earth s magnetic field 42,000 years ago sparked major climate shifts leading to global environmental change and mass extinctions.
A new international study using ancient swamp kauri from Ngāwhā shows this dramatic turning point in Earth s history was triggered by a reversal of Earth s magnetic poles and changing solar winds.