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Hundreds of schools at risk from sea level rise
Government data shows hundreds of schools are among critical infrastructure at risk from sea level rise now and in decades to come. Kate Newton reports. Audio
Trump vows to pull US out of Paris Agreement
Incoming US president Donald Trump has vowed to once again pull the United States out of the landmark Paris Agreement, effectively gazumping any serious role for the US delegation at the annual United… Audio
More than 10,000 Kiwi properties could be uninsurable as risk grows
Thousands of homes could be left unprotected in the coming years as new research points to a looming insurance crisis because of climate change.
Standing desk health benefits overblown, study finds
It's often touted as the panacea to our sedentary lifestyles, but a recent study has found standing might not be much better than sitting. Audio
Rangatahi list climate demands to minister ahead of COP29
The Youth Climate Statement has been sent to Simon Watts and the New Zealand delegation heading to Azerbaijan for COP29.
Five rangatahi Māori attend space camp in the US
Five young Māori have had the opportunity to attend a week-long space camp in the US, a first of its kind partnership aimed to boost the number of Māori working in science fields.
Dr Brian Cox: 'Venus is about as close to hell as you can get'
In the new BBC series Solar System, physicist Dr Brian Cox explores acid rain, ice mountains and nitrogen glaciers on Earth's neighbouring planets. Video, Audio
Cheers to good Karma
A leading voice in global fair trade and sustainable development, Albert Tucker set up the Karma Foundation with two friends. Audio
Rock-star physicist Brian Cox: Solar Systems
Professor of particle physics at the University of Manchester, Brian Cox has a new Sky TV series Solar System investigates the skies above us. Audio
Nitrogen Friend or Foe
Scientists look at the details underpinning nitrogen and its use in agriculture, horticulture and its impacts on the environment. Audio
Acceptance of facial recognition technology depends on who's doing it - and where
Analysis: Facial recognition technology is becoming more widely used, but this has not been matched by wider acceptance from the public.
Critter of the Week: Papapa kopure | Orange-spotted ladybird
Is it a bird or a bug? The answer is neither! Ladybirds or ladybugs are beautiful beetles that are a great help in the garden, where they can eat up to 100 aphids per day. This week's critter is the… Audio
Los Angeles wildfire torches homes, thousands forced to flea
"It's like trying to put out a blowtorch with a squirt gun."
Snowcap on Japan's Mt Fuji is latest spotted in 130 years
Unusually warm weather meant rainfall did not turn to snow on the famous mountain in October.
NZ has strong climate laws, but lacks clarity on farming and energy emissions - audit
A global effort to audit countries' responses to climate change found New Zealand has strong laws but could do better.
Dozens of tuatara to be released at Brook Waimārama Sanctuary in Nelson
It is the first mainland translocation of the reptiles in the top of the South Island.
Emperor penguin washes up on Western Australian beach after record swim
An emperor penguin has made a record-breaking swim, leaving his home in Antarctica and turning up malnourished on a Western Australia beach. Massey University Avian and Wildlife Veterinarian Professor… Audio
The Mātai Medical Institute looks to the future
The Mātai Medical Institute has already made waves with its MRI research, but if they have their way, this is just the beginning.
The advances in MRI coming out of Gisborne
The MRI technique advances coming out of the MÄtai Medical Research Institute in Gisborne have been described as ‘pioneering’, ‘groundbreaking’ and ‘world leading’. Claire Concannon speaks… Audio
Cooking in the coldest environment on earth
Chef Paddy Rietveld has just returned to New Zealand after spending a year at Scott Base cooking up meals for the few residents there. Audio
