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It's a little concerning but then nothing will fix things except more money

Noting that the PMSITAC is chaired by soon-to-be-ex Minister Reti.

they may not be released until the frufru about that. But hopefully out before July. Have we heard from PMSITAC directly? No. Have we heard from PMCSA? No.

At yesterday's update Webinar from MBIE they said the Science Investment Plan (SIP) would be released in July. So backcasting, because the SIP is to put the PMSITAC priorities into action, the priorities must be done in order to have the SIP done by then. I expect they have Budget implications so

Full-time science photography job at the BioEconomy Science Institute - Maiangi Taiao, in Auckland, NZ. a great gig: careers.sciencenewzealand.org/jobdetails?a... #science #photography

A group of four students in white lab coats studying plants

Job Alert! Come join us at The School of Biological Sciences as a Professional Teaching Fellow. Relevant subject areas are: molecular biology, cellular biology, genetics, molecular ecology, biochemistry. Closing 31st March.
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BMW is already on to it, through the car stereo for the driver tho., because clearly no BMW driver cares what anyone thinks of them.

High Performance SUVs (regardless of source of motivation) are the work of the devil and it's no wonder Armageddon approaches.

🎓We are advertising three 2-year research+teaching positions in applied maths or stats.

These have a reduced teaching load (50 lectures a yr) compared to a standard academic position so applicants can gain teaching experience while having time for research

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The science of biofoul and making the most of a bad thing · Plant & Food Research In this episode, scigest host Julie Blommaert speaks with Research Technologist Peter Bell about his research into smarter, safer ways to tackle biofouling.

🌊 For #Seaweek we’re revisiting our scigest podcast on biofouling — the stubborn layer of marine life that clings to boats and structures. Our researchers are exploring smarter, safer ways to manage it and even put that “brown sludge” to good use.
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New post-doctoral research position in my phage-host interactions (Phi) laboratory in @otagomicroimmuno.bsky.social at @universityofotago.bsky.social New Zealand. The project is focused on defences against jumbo phages. Please share and if interested apply using the link in the comments.

RNA, the original and best.

Now this ambergris is a very curious substance

🚨Two fully funded PhD opportunities in Australia!

Improving C4 photosynthesis in vegetation models.
Supervised by Dani Way (ANU, Canberra) and myself (UTS, Sydney).

1. Lab- and field-based project at ANU – see flyer below

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A reminder that we are actively recruiting a geneticist to the Department of Genetics at Albert Einstein College of Medicine

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Plenty of fish in the sea: Voting opens for Fish of the Year competition The blobfish, which was declared the world's ugliest animal in 2013, beat the odds to win the competition last year.

Plenty of fish in the sea: Voting opens for Fish of the Year competition

While I was at the LMB I also stood on Lord Todd while he was having a nap in the stacks of the University chemistry library. As close as I will get to a Nobel Prize

At the LMB I worked doing RNA chemistry in the wider group that Max led. As a biologist, he would turn up in our lab at random to ask all sorts of questions to be sure he had the chemistry right. 'Plodder' feels very pejorative (and very Crick) where 'thorough' would have been better.

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A new BPA case study highlights one of our commercial partnerships, where waste‑derived pigments (grape marc, pine needles + more) and biodegradable PHA come together as market‑ready design, showcased in the Loopback bangle.

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I have a PhD student and a post-doc position available in my lab to work on plant photobiology. Please use the links below to postulate.
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Etiquette question: How much do you tip the exorcist when he casts out your demons?

George Church, Colossal W*nker From mammoths to eugenics to anti-aging scams: god-impersonator George Church knows how to make money with bullshit.

The extremely dodgy past of Colossal's George Church... forbetterscience.com/2023/06/26/g...

The OIA is indeed legislative forced speech but not a problem (well, not always a problem).

Science for future fashion episode of Our Changing World We know there are issues with sustainability within the fashion industry - can science help create a better future? Claire Concannon visits the Bioeconomy Science Institute in Rotorua to learn how New Zealand scientists are contributing to a massive multi-national project aimed at shaping the textile industry of tomorrow.

🎧✅ Missed our scientists on RNZ earlier this week? Tune in to below hear all things Horizon Europe’s UPWEARS project, showcasing how we’re working with international partners to turn research into real‑world impact, from materials to smarter production pathways.

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Wildfire research focuses on beech forests | Bioeconomy Science Institute New wildfire research is putting the litter bed flammability of New Zealand’s beech forests under the microscope.

Wildfire research focuses on beech forests

Here's what PhD student Georgia Stevenson has been up to...

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He Ngahere, He Korowai YouTube video by Bioeconomy Science Institute

As extreme weather intensifies in Aotearoa, transitioning erosion-prone pine to permanent native ngahere can strengthen resilience.

Across 9 sites, we’re exploring post-harvest regeneration to support mana whenua to restore and protect their whenua.
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You know it's really bad when someone kayaks down it