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  • New look for New Zealand's bioeconomy research

    2 September 2025
    The Bioeconomy Science Institute, Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest research organisation, launched its new look today.
    New look for New Zealand's bioeconomy research
  • Research highlight: bark extracts and biorefineries

    28 August 2025
    Researchers are looking to turn forestry waste like bark into high value biopharmaceutical and cosmetics products, with promising health benefits.
    Research highlight: bark extracts and biorefinery potential
  • Biofuel innovation set to make waves

    14 August
    Biofuel technology that promises to help reduce the marine shipping industry’s carbon footprint is a step closer, with the launch of Biowave.
    Biofuel innovation set to make waves in marine shipping
  • Nelson Tasman storm damage rapidly detected

    12 August
    An AI tool using satellite imagery has been developed in the wake of the Nelson Tasman floods to deliver near real-time insights into forest damage.
    Nelson Tasman storm damage rapidly detected using intelligence app
  • Staff among 2025 KiwiNet Awards finalists

    7 August 2025
    Three staff members and two innovative plant cultivars from the Bioeconomy Science Institute are among this year’s KiwiNet Award finalists.
    Bioeconomy Science Institute staff named as 2025 KiwiNet Awards finalists
  • Insects turn waste into value

    24 July
    Researchers have $3 million in funding to investigate the potential of black soldier fly larvae to produce health-promoting ingredients for humans.
    Insects turn waste into value
  • Connect July issue out now

    15 July
    July brings the first issue of the Connect e-newsletter since Scion became a group of the Bioeconomy Science Institute.
    Connect July issue out now
  • Research highlight: NZ myrtles susceptibility

    7 July
    Myrtle rust is a serious plant disease that impacts native species like pōhutukawa, rātā, maire tawake and ramarama
    Research highlight: NZ myrtles susceptibile to myrtle rust biotypes
  • Forester of the Year 2025

    2 July
    Dr 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.
    Forester of Year title recognises Scion senior scientist
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    New research institute

    1 July
    Today marks a new era for innovation to boost the bioeconomy as New Zealand’s largest research institute is launched.
    New research institute to advance the bioeconomy
  • A life in science and art

    25 June 2025
    Dr Lloyd Donaldson retires from Scion after an extraordinary 45-year career, leaving behind a legacy that blends scientific innovation with artistic expression.
    A life in science and art
  • Scion and NASA collaborations

    24 June 2025
    Two Scion programmes have received a second round of government funding for collaborative research with NASA.
    Scion funding for NASA water, wildfire research collaboration

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