Tiny charged electrons and protons which can damage satellites and alter the ozone have revealed some of their mysteries to University of Otago scientists.
Earth Sciences
May 26, 2021
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Lead author Dr. Felix Vaux, of the Department of Zoology, says earthquakes are typically considered devastating events for people and the environment, but the positive opportunities that they can create for wildlife are often ...
Plants & Animals
May 20, 2021
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Five percent of New Zealand houses lack at least one of six basic amenities including drinkable tap water, electricity, a toilet, and a kitchen sink, a new report from the He Kāinga Oranga Housing and Health Research Program ...
Social Sciences
May 13, 2021
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The discovery of ancient kumara pits just north of Dunedin dating back to the 15th century has shone a light on how scientific evidence can complement mātauraka Māori around how and where the taonga were stored hundreds ...
Archaeology
Apr 27, 2021
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University of Otago research analyzing skeletal remains has found evidence of a range of ethnicities present on the Goldfields of Otago, proving some assumptions of the cultural make-up of early settler New Zealand to be ...
Archaeology
Apr 9, 2021
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It is time to change the debate around sex work from a moral issue to one of workers' rights, a University of Otago study argues.
Social Sciences
Mar 29, 2021
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New bioarchaeological research shows malaria has threatened human communities for more than 7,000 years, earlier than when the onset of farming was thought to have sparked its devastating arrival.
Evolution
Mar 12, 2021
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A University of Otago study has provided the first detailed analysis of atmospheric rivers and their impact on New Zealand weather events.
Environment
Feb 11, 2021
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A University of Otago study explored factors which influence Americans' levels of concern over climate change, providing discussion on how those factors could impact mitigation efforts.
Environment
Jan 28, 2021
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In addition to containing many firsts, new research from the University of Otago's Centre for Irish and Scottish Studies provides comprehensive insights into the identity of Irish people in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Social Sciences
Jan 18, 2021
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