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Seaweed Slime to High-Tech Gold as New Kiwi Nanocellulose Plant Could Signal End of Plastic Era
Forget oil. The future is slimy and it’s growing in the small New Zealand town of Paeroa. A new pilot plant is set to churn out 1.6 tonne
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Hot Off the Press a 3D-Food Printer That Cooks Itself -Yes, Really
Forget clunky kitchen gadgets and over hyped air fryers because scientists at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have ju
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How Psychobiotics and Nootropics Are Hijacking Your Brain (In a Good Way)
Probiotics used to be all about digestion - think yogurt, kombucha, and gut health 101. But now? They're eyeing your brain.
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Kombucha’s Secret Weapon -The SCOBY on Your Kitchen Benchtop May Hold the Future of Wound Healing
At the heart of this medical innovation is the living tissue found in the kombucha SCOBY (shown below), the symbiotic culture of bacteria an
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NZ’s Science Revamp But Can It Drive ‘Future Food’ Innovation or Risk Banana Republic Stagnation?
The New Zealand government has unveiled its long-awaited science revamp, aiming to position the country as a leader in innovation while addr
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Kiwi Vegetable Growers to Harness Geothermal Energy for Sustainable Greenhouse Heating
New Zealand's vegetable producers are poised to embrace geothermal energy to transform greenhouse and vertical farming operations, moving aw
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Why a Biofuel Boom Could Benefit a Tiny Kiwi Tourist Town and Create a Centre for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
#earthhack Rotorua, famed for its geothermal landscapes, could become a global hub for sustainable biofuel innovation and it has the backing
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Why Ultra-Processed Foods Are Killing Us as Landmark Study Reveals Mortal Risks
A landmark study spanning more than 20-years and involving more than 500,000 participants across multiple European countries has revealed
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Swiss Scientists Make Electric Fungi Bio-Battery
Swiss scientists have achieved an extraordinary feat by creating glow-in-the-dark bio-battery using the natural luminescence of fungi. This
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#earthhack-Japan's Plant-Based Racing Oil Could Reshape Global Motorsports, Including F1
Japan has made history with the debut of Idemitsu IFG Plantech Racing, the world’s first plant-based racing oil, offering a staggering 194%
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Sauce With the Latest Fashion - Tomato Leather Takes Root in Sustainable Style
#earthhack In a delicious twist on eco-friendly fashion, tomato leather is emerging as the latest sustainable alternative to traditional ani
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Moodi Launches Pre + Probiotic Sodas to Meet Gen Z's Demand for Convenient Wellness
In response to the growing demand for health-conscious and convenient beverage options among Generation Z, New Zealand startup Moodi has int
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