The human eye

The human eye is a sense organ adapted to allow vision by reacting to light. The eye contains structures that allow it to perceive light, movement...

An instant impression is made with the first bite of a new food or taste of drink.

The five sensory ‘gatekeepers’ of our bodies – taste, smell, touch, sight and hearing – help us survive.

If there is no light, there is no sight – explore our resources and learn more about the basics of light, how we see and how...

The human eye contains structures that allow it to perceive light, movement and colour differences.

Both science and mātauranga pūtaiao build knowledge and understanding about our world. Often, we start with curiosity about something we’ve noticed and we want to find...

Seaweek is New Zealand’s annual national week about the sea. It is coordinated by the Sir Peter Blake Marine Education and Recreation Centre (MERC) and includes...