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New look for New Zealand's bioeconomy research
2 September 2025The Bioeconomy Science Institute, Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest research organisation, launched its new look today. -
Research highlight: bark extracts and biorefineries
28 August 2025Researchers are looking to turn forestry waste like bark into high value biopharmaceutical and cosmetics products, with promising health benefits. -
Biofuel innovation set to make waves
14 AugustBiofuel technology that promises to help reduce the marine shipping industry’s carbon footprint is a step closer, with the launch of Biowave. -
Nelson Tasman storm damage rapidly detected
12 AugustAn 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. -
Staff among 2025 KiwiNet Awards finalists
7 August 2025Three staff members and two innovative plant cultivars from the Bioeconomy Science Institute are among this year’s KiwiNet Award finalists. -
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.