Watch highlights of the AIM2 – Aotearoa Impacts and Mitigations of Microplastics symposium. The 5-year AIM2 project was first of its kind to be carried out in NZ, looking at how widespread #microplastic pollution is in our environment & examining the diverse risks this poses.

Did you know one of the important roles of ESR is to study the health risks of the everyday products we use? Our latest risk assessment looked at perchloroethylene – a chemical used in carpet cleaners & dry-cleaning. The report is available here: esr.cri.nz/digital-librar…

The first Early Career Group Science Symposium based at ESR's Kenepuru Science Centre recently took place - part of our work to explore cutting-edge research & emerging trends in science, with special focus on supporting Early Career Researchers, the next gen of science leaders.

Last weekend at Te Rauparaha Arena, ESR staff at Porirua’s Love Local Expo showcased the incredible science happening at our Kenepuru Science Centre, just down the road from central Porirua. Thank you to the ESR team who volunteered their time to speak to the community.

FluTracking helps to detect the spread of respiratory illnesses in NZ. By completing a 30-second weekly survey, you can help protect your community & enter draw to win a $50 Prezzy Card (T&Cs apply). Become a FluTracker today: flutracking.net/join/NZ/prezzy…

Today at the ASM conference #ASM2024, Dr Rhys White 🧬 will discuss the team's collaboration with Awanui Labs using Oxford Nanopore sequencing in the clinical space, providing benefits to vulnerable patients. See more: tinyurl.com/yc2sjm3z Doi: doi.org/10.1017/ice.20…

Great turnout for Rhys White 🧬’s talk at the ASM #ASM2024 Our collaboration with Awanui Labs using Oxford Nanopore to investigate an MRSA outbreak in the NICU has been accepted for publication in Microbial Genomics by Microbiology Society Whakamihi to Max Bloomfield & all involved!

We’re thrilled that ESR’s Groundwater Team has won the Science & Research Award at this year’s Primary Industries New Zealand Summit & Awards along with collaborators from DairyNZ . Congratulations to everyone involved! Find out more: esr.cri.nz/news-publicati…

Dr Rhys White 🧬 just attended #ASM2024 in Brisbane, presenting groundbreaking work (with Awanui Labs) using onsite Oxford Nanopore sequencing to fight Clostridioides difficile infections & MRSA in hospitals. Proud to see that Rhys is bringing home one of the ASM #Scicomm awards!

Ever wondered how close TV depictions of forensic science are to actual science? An ESR Forensic Toxicology expert has spoken with RNZ about how similar - and different - the science in the hit Kiwi TV drama 'Brokenwood Mysteries' is: rnz.co.nz/news/national/… SouthPacificPictures

Take a listen to ESR's Marie Moinet talking to RNZ Morning Rural News about her fascinating research looking at how leptospirosis is spread by common mice, a 'critical yet underestimated source' of the illness

Learn how researchers from ESR (incl Rhys White 🧬) & Awanui Labs Wellington successfully implemented a cutting-edge Oxford Nanopore genomic monitoring system, halting a drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus outbreak in a Wellington neonatal intensive care unit ➡️ tinyurl.com/bddz94xr

poops.nz Updated dashboard - New Zealand wastewater COVID-19 surveillance. A few changes to the schedule and sites. From last week, 11 sites are all tested each week for SARS-CoV-2. The dashboard updated every 2 weeks. Variants updated at least every 4 weeks.

Don't miss this great piece from RNZ's Our Changing World programme on the extraordinary potential of wastewater based epidemiology: rnz.co.nz/national/progr…

ESR's latest COVID-19 Genomics Insights Dashboard is now available online, with key trends and insights into how COVID is tracking across 🇳🇿 You can download it here ▶️ esr.cri.nz/digital-librar…

Customs and ESR – Science and Research have marked ten years of success in identifying drugs at the border. The Customs-ESR laboratory has analysed more than 17,000 samples, with an average of 1 in 3 testing positive for illicit drugs. Read more customs.govt.nz/about-us/news/…

In Golden Bay? Come along to the Clubrooms at Tākaka Rec Park Centre between 7 and 8 pm on Tuesday, 17 September. You'll hear from our experts about groundwater ecosystem diversity and what this means for groundwater quality in the area. See you there! Tasman District Council

Today on #InternationalMicroorganismDay, we’re focusing on how tiny Oxford Nanopore sequencing tech is having a big impact on the lives of vulnerable babies in neonatal intensive care units. Learn how this cutting-edge innovation is saving lives: t.ly/hUCGT International Microorganism Day

DYK your 💩 is a goldmine of info? By studying what goes down s-bend, ESR scientists can monitor health threats+more. So, buckle up (or plug your 👃) as we dive into the fascinating world of wastewater-based epidemiology, tracing path from loo to lab 👉 t.ly/n2avl

Ever wondered what it's like to be a forensic scientist in New Zealand? ESR forensic expert Dr SallyAnn Harbison spoke with RNZ's Jesse Mulligan recently about her career and experiences - be sure to listen here rnz.co.nz/national/progr…