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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
Battle to kill toxic species begins
A toxic plant that can temporarily cause blindness and quickly invade coastal areas has been found in large numbers established on a remote beach.
Our Changing World – MRI research at the Mātai Medical Research Institute
The MRI technique advances coming out of the Mātai Medical Research Institute in Gisborne have been described as ‘pioneering’, ‘groundbreaking’ and ‘world leading’. Claire Concannon speaks to chief… Audio
The power of the sun in your pocket
Imagine being able to carry your own solar panel around with you, rolled up in your pocket. Audio
Researchers find possums could develop resistance to 1080
Researchers say possums could develop a resistance to a crucial tool in New Zealand's pest management toolbox. Co-author Professor Steve Trewick spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Scientists concerned over delayed report
Scientists are becoming increasingly worried about delays to a critical report that could see an overhaul of the infrastructure and funding of science. Association of Scientists co-president Troy… Audio
The chemistry behind big fireworks displays
Waikato-based Martin Van Tiel owns Van Tiel Pyrotechnics - and has been responsible for some of the biggest fireworks displays New Zealand has seen, including the Auckland Millennium celebration and… Audio
Ancient, inconspicuous plant voted New Zealand's favourite
Forget the voting happening somewhere overseas - here in Aotearoa the winner of another hotly contested, knife-edge election has just been announced.
How to shop mindfully and save money
Some believe you should "buy once, buy well" to enjoy the process of shopping while saving money.
What is the SSAG review?
Scientists are becoming increasingly worried about delays to a critical report that could see an overhaul of the country's science infrastructure and funding.
Auckland's maunga off-limits during Guy Fawkes
This is the sixth year the Tupuna Maunga Authority has closed the mountains during the fireworks season, despite this, the authority says suspicious fires and dangerous behaviour with fireworks have… Audio
The scientists who make TV and movie come to life
Erin Macdonald has a PhD in astrophysics. For the past five years, she has been the official science consultant for the Star Trek universe. Audio
Start of cyclone season increases danger from Manawanui wreck - expert
As cyclone season begins in the Pacific, it's vital the hundreds of thousands of litres of fuel inside the wreck of the Manawanui be removed urgently, or the situation could quickly worsen quickly, an…
