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Insects turn waste into value
24 JulyResearchers have $3 million in funding to investigate the potential of black soldier fly larvae to produce health-promoting ingredients for humans. -
Connect July issue out now
15 JulyJuly brings the first issue of the Connect e-newsletter since Scion became a group of the Bioeconomy Science Institute. -
Research highlight: NZ myrtles susceptibility
7 JulyMyrtle rust is a serious plant disease that impacts native species like pōhutukawa, rātā, maire tawake and ramarama -
Forester of the Year 2025
2 JulyDr Dean Meason, a senior scientist with the Scion group of the Bioeconomy Science Institute, has been named New Zealand Institute of Forestry’s 2025 Forester of the Year. -
New research institute
1 JulyToday marks a new era for innovation to boost the bioeconomy as New Zealand’s largest research institute is launched. -
A life in science and art
25 June 2025Dr Lloyd Donaldson retires from Scion after an extraordinary 45-year career, leaving behind a legacy that blends scientific innovation with artistic expression. -
Scion and NASA collaborations
24 June 2025Two Scion programmes have received a second round of government funding for collaborative research with NASA. -
Scion Holidays Act Remediation Programme
18 June 2025Organisations across New Zealand have been addressing issues with calculations of leave payment to make sure it's compliant with the Holidays Act 2003. -
Fieldays June 2025
17 June 2025Fieldays – held at Mystery Creek last week – is a wonderland full of tractors, the latest agricultural technology, gumboots and much more -
Forest Health News June Issue
13 June 2024Explore what the Bioeconomy Science Institute means for forest health, with insights from Brian Richardson. Plus, research highlights from Maungatautari, the 2025 Biosecurity Conference, and the vital role of fungi in our forests. -
Research highlight: microbiomes and climate change
12 June 2025Research by Sarah Addison uncovers strategies to safeguard forests and enhance climate resilience. -
Turning kiwifruit waste into high-end materials
11 June 2025Scion teams up with KiwiLeather Innovations (KIL) to create sustainable leather from surplus kiwifruit.