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Panama prepares to evacuate first island in face of rising sea levels
On a tiny island off Panama's Caribbean coast, about 300 families are packing their belongings in preparation for a dramatic change.
Delhi's record temperature was wrong by 3C, India says
However the city's record for heat still appears to have been broken.
Heat kills at least 15 in India as temperatures near 50C
Several people have died due to heat-related ailments as temperatures continue to soar in northern and central India.
Government's freshwater bill will result in more polluted waterways, critics say
A bill changing freshwater protection rules is prompting more accusations of the coalition government prioritising profit over protection.
Historic swarm of cicadas disrupting the peace, and food chain
A phenomenon that hasn't occurred since 1803 is in full swing. Trillions of periodical cicadas are emerging in a rare double event. Brood XIX and XIII are either above ground, or emerging in 17… Audio
Four baby tuatara found at demolition site
The chances of discovering baby tuatara in an abandoned enclosure this week are being described as similar to "finding a needle in a haystack". Audio
Critter of the Week
International World Turtle Day was celebrated recently, a day to shellerbrate the magnificent turtles of the world and call attention to the many threats they face in our oceans. Turtles are… Audio
NZ First donor wants Fast Track legislation to free up land to quarry
An NZ First donor wants Fast Track legislation to free up permanently protected land for quarrying. RNZ In Depth's Farah Hancock spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
What survived and what was cut from Climate Emergency Response Fund
Funding cuts affect research on how to shrink farming greenhouse gases, a programme for establishing native forests and work on bringing in a price on agricultural greenhouse gas emissions.
Batman: The Caped Crusader
Rodrigo Martinez Gazoni chats with Bryan Crump about the scientific plausibility of Batman's cape and some of his other gadgets. Audio
The languishing honey industry
Dramatic pictures of diseased beehives going up in flames have spotlit issues with the apiculture industry Audio
'Assault on nature': Environment loses in Budget 2024
The government's only new environmental funding will go to resource management reforms, which have been relaxing rules for natural protection.
Bookings for more Great Walks run smoothly after earlier failures
The Department of Conservation apologised to frustrated trampers earlier this week after huts and campsites could not be booked online.
The race to save Papua New Guinea's frogs
A deadly frog fungus has decimated frog populations around the world, but frog biodiversity hotspot Papua New Guinea remains untouched – for now. In this episode of ABC podcast Pacific Scientific… Audio
Bookmarks with Dr Jade De La Paz
Dr Jade De La Paz, is a Professional Forensic Anthropologist at the University of Otago and she's also one of only four people from Aotearoa to be a Fellow in the American Academy of Forensic… Audio
BabyX at the centre of groundbreaking research
BabyX is an interactive AI model of an 18 month old. It was originally launched in 2013, by then Auckland University researcher Mark Sagar. Over the last 10 years it's been developed and improved, to… Audio
Science: Hottest summer, internal adhesive, Venus volcanoes
Science commentator Laurie Winkless joins Kathryn to talk about new research that's used tree rings to confirm last year's northern hemisphere summer was the hottest in 2000 years. Audio
Is red tape hindering methane busting livestock feed?
A New Zealand company producing a methane inhibitor from seaweed says poorly designed, onerous regulations mean it cannot work with farmers here to reduce emissions. Audio
Four kākāpō move to new home off Fiordland
The Department of Conservation says it may open the door to more breeding sites in the future.
Strong winds and thunderstorms warnings in place
MetService is warning of severe gales and squally thunderstorms, as well as snow in for some areas. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
