Festival embraces variety
The latest New Zealand International Science Festival has ''more than delivered'' on its promise to ''leave the boring bits behind'' and successfully brought science to the public, organisers said yesterday.
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Not all mad but it is science
Not all mad but it is science
Expect the unexpected in Dunedin this week. The 2014 New Zealand International Science Festival will be another explosion of experimental fun. Nigel Benson buckles on his crash helmet.
'Stunt scientist' for festival
'Stunt scientist' for festival
A Scottish stunt scientist who specialises in unusual experiments has been confirmed for this year's New Zealand International Science Festival in Dunedin.
Shark talk to inspire marine biologists
Shark talk to inspire marine biologists
Ryan Johnson grew up in New Zealand dreaming of becoming ''one of those marine biologists you read about in novels''.
Whisky secrets revealed at science festival
Whisky secrets revealed at science festival
To some, a good whisky can taste like honey and spice with a hint of smoky peat.
Events attract many from Christchurch, Wellington
Events attract many from Christchurch, Wellington
All indications are the International Science Festival, held in Dunedin during the past week, is attracting more visitors from out of town, festival director Chris Green says.
Student donates body to science
Student donates body to science
You could forgive Zin Aung for feeling a little stripped back.
Chefs try to take the awful out of offal
Chefs try to take the awful out of offal
Deer pizzle is not often used in cooking, and a group offered some as a soup yesterday could tell you why.
Women in science urged to achieve firsts
Women in science urged to achieve firsts
Since ancient times, women have been "wonderful heroines and role models" in science and a group of young women were yesterday encouraged to continue their legacy.
'Great value' in NZ as a thinking and creative nation
'Great value' in NZ as a thinking and creative nation
Those interested in shaping the future should pay attention to the relationship between business and science, Sir Ray Avery says.
Science gala events filling fast
Science gala events filling fast
As science and technology lovers from as far afield as Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch descend on Dunedin for next week's science festivities, locals are urged to get tickets early or risk missing out.
How to live longer
How to live longer
Dr Jilly Evans may not believe in the concept of a fountain of youth, but there are ways to postpone our passing. Shane Gilchrist discusses longevity, love and laughter with one of the star guests of the New Zealand International Science Festival, which begins in Dunedin today.
Showing scientific swagger
Showing scientific swagger
The lyrics from one of teen heart-throb Justin Bieber's love songs have been turned into a more intellectual song about science.
Stars in her eyes
Stars in her eyes
United States astronaut Stephanie Wilson might describe herself as a civil servant, but she's one with a rare perk - a commute into space. Shane Gilchrist reports.
Festival awards life membership
Festival awards life membership
Professor Jean Fleming has become the second person to be awarded a life membership of the New Zealand International Science Festival.
Studying will to win
Studying will to win
The top two mental inches between winning and losing will be studied at the 2012 New Zealand International Science Festival.
Surgeon inspires young modellers
Surgeon inspires young modellers
A tip for those parents who want their children to become leading plastic surgeons - go and buy some modelling clay.
Science of rap or dining blind
Science of rap or dining blind
Appearances by United States science rap singer Tom McFadden and an unusual "dining in the dark" experience will feature in Dunedin's latest New Zealand International Science Festival.
Tree planting winds up science festival
Tree planting winds up science festival
The formula for the New Zealand International Science Festival was just right, says festival director Sue Clarke.
Oil, energy crises discussed by panel
Oil, energy crises discussed by panel
New Zealanders were "living in an age of anxiety" about energy issues, Radio New Zealand host Kim Hill said yesterday.