IRL’s metrologists are taking a novel approach to bringing the kilogram — the last measurement to be based on a physical object — into the 21st century.
Two of New Zealand’s pre-eminent scientists, whose work enabled the creation of a new, high-value industry for New Zealand, were today jointly awarded the inaugural Prime Minister’s Science Prize.
IRL senior scientist Dr Tim Haskell has joined an elite group of Antarctic explorers and scientists by having a geographic feature in the region named after him.
When an undercover police officer realised his squeaking hip implant was jeopardising covert surveillance work, his surgeon turned to IRL to help solve the problem.
A new metrology-based test is now facilitating the worldwide acceptance of a far more efficient, accurate and sensitive method of detecting toxins in shellfish.
Setting the scene for a 3D revolution
Island's elemental efficiency
The sound of science
Dynamic duo
