Science & Environment
Life through the eyes of a turtle
Young animals often face a harsh entry into the world. Here’s a turtle hatchling’s perspective of life in the sea.
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Earthquakes: the 10 biggest in history
Here are the 10 biggest earthquakes detected since records began.
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Map of quake shaking intensity in Christchurch
Many parts of Christchurch suffered devastating shaking, and this map shows the worst-hit areas.
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Mapping NZ’s recent earthquakes
Geologists have mapped the earthquakes that have shaken NZ since last year.
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Can we use native plants to predict floods?
Ecologist Dr Matt Prescott describes how native plants can be harbingers for extreme weather events.
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The biggest cyclones in recorded history
Hang on to your hats! Here’s our rundown of some truly monumental cyclones, hurricanes and typhoons.
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Cyclones: facts and figures
What are cyclones, how do they form and what do the categories mean?
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Rare ‘shining’ clouds linked to climate change
Rare noctilucent, or ‘shining at night’ clouds have been captured by a NASA researcher.
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To dam or not to dam?
After 150 years of dam-building in Australia, we wonder if dams cause more problems than they solve?
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Population: How much is too much?
The human race keeps multiplying and environmental impact will continue to grow as a result, writes Peter Meredith.