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Innovative research underway at the University’s School of Chemical and Physical Sciences could provide the breakthrough needed to develop next-generation, “green” supercomputers—and data centres—that use less power and operate at ultra-low temperatures.
A Victoria University of Wellington research team has developed an exciting new lead in the search for cancer treatments, creating alternative versions in the laboratory of a rare natural compound that targets some types of cancer.
Research aiming to reduce the effects of methamphetamine on women, babies and young children is one of two Victoria University of Wellington projects which together have received over $2 million in funding from the Health Research Council (HRC).
