Renewable Energy in New Zealand
A short description of some of the New Zealand governments policies in relation to renewable energy.
What is the likely future for Evolution on Earth?
Future evolution for species is difficult to predict, but some relevant evolutionary pressures can be identified.
Human Related Causes of Biodiversity Loss
Exploring the key human-related causes of biodiversity loss: climate change, destruction of habitats and introduction of invasive species.
Effect of trade liberalisation on the environment
Positive and negative impacts of trade liberalization on the environment
Stages of cancer pathology
The human body is in a constant state of cellular growth. Cancer occurs when the Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) within a cell becomes damaged…
What is the “Struggle for Autonomy” in psychology?
What is the “Struggle for Autonomy” in psychology?
Why do domesticated fish have a size dependent on their living space?
An explanation of why goldfish in the wild often grow much larger than pet goldfish.
Gram positive vs gram negative bacteria
A description of the morphological differences between gram positive and gram negative bacteria, and why they evolved this way.
What are polymers, and what are the properties of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)?
Polymers are high molecular mass compounds that can be arranged into two categories: Biopolymers and Synthetic polymers. PTFE is a synthetic polymer with many uses.
