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2139 days ago

Fascination Science public lecture Tuesday (27 November) - Putting on the Squeeze: High-Pressure Physics and Chemistry

Joachim from Albany

Our next lecture in the Fascination Science series is on Tuesday 27th November 7pm-8.30pm at Massey University's Auckland campus in Albany in the Sir Neil Waters lecture theatre.

Putting on the Squeeze: High-Pressure Physics and Chemistry

We are put under pressure all the time. If not by us or others, our atmosphere does the job! All the air above us weighs us down. What happens to matter if we increase this pressure further? At pressures in the inner core of the earth where we find about 300 million times the atmospheric pressure, or at even higher pressures found inside stars? Gases like oxygen and hydrogen eventually become metallic - conducting electric current.

Come and see Dr. Elke Pahl conduct experiments to understand what pressure is, how it influences our life and get an insight into current research on materials under ultra-high pressure.

We will be back in 2019 with our monthly Fascination Science lecture series, so keep an eye out for updates on our Fascination Science website www.massey.ac.nz.... The first talk in 2019 will be a Fascination Science Special on Thursday, 24th January 2019 at 7pm by Kirsi Peltonen, Aalto University, Finland on 'Sensual Mathematics'.

Register for the lecture (optional): masseyuniversity.cmail19.com...

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3 days ago

Poll: What special qualities should a 5-star New Zealand airport hotel at our largest international airport have?

Pullman Novotel

Te Arikinui Pullman Auckland Airport is New Zealand’s only 5-star airport hotel, given its incredibly close proximity to the airport, the convenience of walking to the airport is a major highlight but there are plenty of other features that make it special. Find out more

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What special qualities should a 5-star New Zealand airport hotel at our largest international airport have?
  • 1.3% Unmatched runway views with a private lounge
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  • 46.8% Exceptional service from arrival to departure
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  • 6.5% Gourmet dining featuring New Zealand's finest, celebrating Te Ao Māori kai
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  • 39% A soundproof oasis with all desired amenities
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  • 6.5% Māori culture reflected throughout, creating an architectural marvel
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77 votes
19 hours ago

Ata mārie, Neighbours 🌅 Ready for today’s riddle?

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I can fly but have no wings. I cry but have no eyes. What am I?

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4 days ago

Poll: Should employees be able to work from home?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

At the post-Cabinet press conference, the National Party asserted they want public sector staff to return to the office. This has opened a conversation about other sectors in New Zealand who have adopted working from home (WFH).

Where possible, do you think employees should be able to work from home? Vote below and share your thoughts in the comments.

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Should employees be able to work from home?
  • 70.1% Yes
    70.1% Complete
  • 26.7% No
    26.7% Complete
  • 3.2% Other - I'll share below
    3.2% Complete
1803 votes