Fighting wildfire with GPS data
A new research tool could be used to help predict wildfire evacuation behavior, potentially saving lives and preventing injury in the process.
Environment
Oct 4, 2022
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University of Canterbury
Walkable cities lead to healthier residents
Higher density neighborhoods can help create vibrancy and lead to benefits for the environment and public health, argues a University of Canterbury academic.
Social Sciences
Oct 4, 2022
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Research shows likelihood of offshore freshwater aquifers
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury Senior Lecturer Leanne Morgan and Joshu Mountjoy of National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) have produced a high quality map of Aotearoa New Zealand ...
Earth Sciences
Sep 19, 2022
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New system could provide early warning of Whakaari eruption risk
Kiwi volcanologists and engineers have finished testing an automated system that provides a warning when an eruption on Whakaari (White Island) becomes more likely.
Earth Sciences
Sep 14, 2022
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Which 'levers' should universities pull to achieve gender equity?
New research into gender pay equity in Aotearoa New Zealand universities from the University of Canterbury (UC) explores interventions that will improve representation of women at higher levels of academia and therefore address ...
Economics & Business
Sep 7, 2022
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New research using stable isotopes sheds light on how New Zealand's diverse range of toothed whales and dolphins coexist
An international collaborative study involving researchers from Massey University, the University of Canterbury, NIWA, and Flinders University has analyzed the isotopic niche of 21 species of toothed whales in New Zealand.
Plants & Animals
Aug 9, 2022
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First microplastics found in Antarctic snow
University of Canterbury researchers have published the world's first study confirming the discovery of microplastics in fresh snow in Antarctica.
Environment
Jun 8, 2022
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Using drones, satellite tracking and infrared sensors to improve ocean health
Earth and ocean researchers at the University of Canterbury (UC) are using drones, satellite tracking and infrared sensors to improve ocean health.
Ecology
Jun 3, 2022
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Is Marscrete the answer to building on Mars?
How can we build on Mars? A casual chat with a geologist led a University of Canterbury (UC) engineering academic and his team to spend years researching how to build on Mars. It all started with Associate Professor Allan ...
Space Exploration
Feb 24, 2022
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300 BCE mummy shroud fragment in New Zealand finds match in US
A 2,300-year old fragment of linen from the wrap of an Egyptian mummy, which is held in the University of Canterbury's Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities, has been matched with a fragment in the United States, at the Getty ...
Archaeology
Jul 16, 2021
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