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Cold-atom engineering and interacting collision resonances
The ultracold regime provides a unique opportunity to study quantum phenomena, and ultracold atomic systems have hosted a variety of hallmark quantum many-body experiments, from the BEC-BCS crossover to quantum droplets. ... -
Spatio-temporal dynamics of step pool morphology and bedload transport during variable flow levels: Case studies of Birch Hill Stream and Silver Stream, New Zealand.
Monitoring of river morphology is essential in assessing erosional and depositional areas, the stability of the riverbed, and is important to understanding the complex fluvial processes key to river management. The step ... -
Somewhere I belong: Perspectives on mental health, academic efficacy, and self-esteem
A sense of belonging has long been associated with a wide range of positive outcomes for both our physical and mental health. Indeed, a sense of belonging is considered to be a need rather than a want. From a life course ... -
What does (or could) it mean to practice Indigenous impact assessment in Aotearoa New Zealand? A critical analysis of cultural impact assessment effectiveness
This thesis is a critical analysis of cultural impact assessment (CIA) effectiveness in Aotearoa New Zealand. Māori have prepared their own impact assessments for three decades. However, there is yet to be a comprehensive ... -
The Nose Knows; Chemical Scent Detection By a Protected Species Conservation Dog
We are in the midst of an ongoing sixth mass extinction, where thousands of critically endangered species have been lost in the last century. This rapid collapse of biodiversity is predominantly driven by a dramatic increase ...