News archive: February 2020
These news items report on real world examples of innovation in technology. They show students the relevance of the skills they’re developing in the technology learning area.
You can use them to start discussions with students at all levels of the curriculum, building on their current understandings.
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3D aquifer mapping project
The SkyTEM technology provides information about the aquifers over large areas rather than relying on drilling records in limited locations....
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Kāhui Fashion Collective open high-end Māori fashion store
A group of top Māori fashion designers are working collaboratively together with their new pop–up store.
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Climate change right to repair gathers force
European environment ministers propose to force manufacturers to make goods that last longer and are easier to mend.
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Pentagram and Yoto design screen-free audio player for children
The interactive, audio toy plays stories, music, radio, and podcasts without the need for a screen.
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Encouraging te reo Māori through hand-crafted taonga
The crafts range from poi and taiaha, to a full-on replica of a marae ātea.
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Te Tairāwhiti researchers find answer to skin diseases, acne, and eczema in kānuka
Research shows kānuka to be high in antimicrobial, antifungal, and antibacterial components.
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Boys and bees make honey for fees
The Eschenbach and Williams brothers teamed up to produce their own brand of honey.
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Kiwi astronomers among those worried by Elon Musk's plan to launch thousands of satellites
Elon Musk's plan to launch up to 42 000 satellites could affect night sky observations.
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Coronavirus: How Facebook, TikTok, and other apps tackle fake claims
Social media networks are developing strategies for soaring numbers of posts containing misinformation about the coronavirus.
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Valentino Gareri designs a low cost modular prototype for schools in Africa
The proposed design uses local materials and construction techniques.