Browsing Science: Reports by Title
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Socio-cultural and ecological indicators of Canterbury estuaries
(2017)Estuaries support a wide range of human activities and values, but are one of the most anthropogenically impacted ecosystems in the world. Ki uta ki tai (mountain to sea) is a holistic view of waterways, that is embodied ... -
Special threats to the agroecosystem from the combination of genetically modified crops and glyphosate
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Submission on Application A549 Food Derived from High Lysine Corn LY038: to Permit the Use in Food of High Lysine Corn
(University of Canterbury. Biological Sciences, 2006)In the IAR, FSANZ invited “individuals and organizations to assist FSANZ in preparing the Draft Assessment for” this application A549 (FSANZ 2004, p. 3). Significant new evidence and analysis that is specifically relevant ... -
Submission on the DAR for Application A549 Food Derived from High-Lysine Corm LY038: to permit the use in food of high-lysine corn
(University of Canterbury. Biological Sciences, 2006) -
Submission to Codex Alimentarius Commission of the United Nations on: Recombinant-DNA Plants Modified for Nutritional or Health Benefits
(University of Canterbury. Biological Sciences, 2006)The Centre for Integrated Research in Biosafety (INBI; the Centre) and the Sustainability Council of New Zealand wish to make a small number of points that we consider to be of high importance. Our submission is informed ... -
Suggestions on how to apply international safety testing guidelines for genetically modified organisms
(Centre for Integrated Research in Biosafety (INBI)University of Canterbury. Biological Sciences, 2012)Summary of recommendations Recommendation 1: The regulatory review process should begin with the participation of all stakeholders, from industry (not just the applicant’s industry), civil society and government and seek ... -
Summary of analysis of dossier from Mahyco et al. in support of their claims of safety of fruit and shoot borer tolerant brinjal
(Third World NetworkUniversity of Canterbury. Biological Sciences, 2010)I am submitting to the Philippines Government this opinion on the testing of Bt brinjal conducted in India because I understand that the Philippines is currently evaluating a Bt brinjal event for commercial release and ... -
Teaching for numeracy and mathematics transfer in tertiary science
(University of Canterbury. ChemistryUniversity of Canterbury. GeographyUniversity of Canterbury. Vice-Chancellors OfficeUniversity of Canterbury. College Office (Science), 2014)This project aimed to identify and implement pedagogical strategies designed to facilitate the transfer of numeracy and mathematical skills and knowledge to science disciplines. To achieve this aim a review of the ... -
They are the elements in the room but only very briefly
(The Press, ChristchurchUniversity of Canterbury. Chemistry, 2016)Chemistry made it into the mainstream news last week, following the announcement from the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) that four new elements have been discovered. So is this a big deal and ... -
Think Piece: Autonomous vehicles and future urban environments: Exploring implications for wellbeing in an ageing society
(2018)Imagine a world where driving is no longer a useful skill. It might be a world in which people walk, cycle, and use a shared fleet of electric autonomous vehicles to get around. There might be no private cars or parking, ... -
Tips for coping with distress in young children afer the earthquake.
(University of Canterbury. College of EducationUniversity of Canterbury. PsychologyUniversity of Canterbury. Health Sciences Centre, 2010) -
Towards sustainable agriculture
(University of Canterbury. Biological Sciences, 2009)The International Assessment of Agricultural Knowledge, Science and Technology for Development (IAASTD) took an objective view of the long-term challenges facing world agriculture and considered how these might be ... -
A typology of the effects of (trans)gene flow on the conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources
(University of Canterbury. Biological Sciences, 2007) -
Volcanic ash fall hazard and risk: Technical Background Paper for the UN-ISDR 2015 Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction
(United Nations Office for Disaster Risk ReductionUniversity of Canterbury. Geological Sciences, 2014)All explosive volcanic eruptions generate volcanic ash, fragments of rock that are produced when magma or vent material is explosively disintegrated. Volcanic ash is then convected upwards within the eruption column and ... -
Volcanic hazards management at Taranaki volcano: Information source book
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Wattle function and territoriality in the South Island saddleback (Philesturnus carunculatus)1
(University of Canterbury. Biological Sciences, 2014)The South Island saddleback (Philesturnus carunculatus) is an endangered bird endemic to New Zealand. Both males and females possess wattles, which are colourful fleshy structures that hang from the lower beak. Although ...
