Read our 2023 story on kākāpō conservation, by @rinadiane.bsky.social: knowablemagazine.org/content/arti...

New Zealand’s quest to save its rotund, flightless parrots

DNA sequencing, GPS tracking and tailored diets are slowly restoring the endangered kākāpō

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Remember New Zealand's adorably rotund and critically endangered flightless parrots? Their population is booming! www.rnz.co.nz/news/environ...

Kākāpō population soars to 325

The 2026 kākāpō breeding season, the biggest on record, has come to an end with a bumper number of kākāpō chicks produced. The youngest chick has just passed 150 days old, a milestone that marks its i...

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I've had another article published (I know, I'm on a roll!) This one is about Waiaroha, a water-treatment plant, community hub, and discovery centre all in one, delivered by a huge team, and co-designed by local Māori 🧪 thebrilliant.com/case-studies...

Turning a deep distrust of water into love

When a New Zealand town needed a new water-treatment facility, they built a first-of-its-kind community hub that combines art, science, indigenous knowledge and play.

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Resharing my article about Alyce Lysaght that was published last week in The Brilliant. I've been listening to Lysaght’s Māori in Engineering podcast for a while, so it was a genuine pleasure to sit down and talk with her about her life and work. thebrilliant-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/thebrill... 🧪

Showcasing Māori engineering brilliance, one podcast at a time - The Brilliant

As an undergrad, Alyce Lysaght struggled to find stories about Māori engineers. She decided to change that, launching a podcast that has become a destination for students and professionals alike

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If you're in the market for a pop-sci book, please consider picking up a copy of mine. I think it's the best thing I've ever written. Nature called it "a wild ride", which I love 🦎 Or if you've already read & enjoyed it, could you please write a lil review? Thx 😊 uk.bookshop.org/p/books/stic...

Sticky: The Secret Science of Surfaces a book by Laurie Winkless.

You are surrounded by stickiness. With every step you take, air molecules cling to you and slow you down; the effect is harder to ignore in water. When you hit the road, whether powered by pedal or en...

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Want a deep dive into all things #kakapo? Check out the latest @docgovtnz Sounds of Science podcast, where I tell some of the #conservation stories you won’t hear elsewhere. Stream online at www.doc.govt.nz/podcast or in your podcast app. #parrots #SoundsOfScience #scicomms

It's #NZ #SeaWeek 🌊 To celebrate, I'm sharing my feature for @snexplores.bsky.social on restoring giant kelp forests in Wellington. It's a community effort helmed by Love Rimurimu & involves scientists + a team of "kelpers" — volunteer divers, kids, and teens 🧪 🌏 www.snexplores.org/article/rest...

Restoring giant underwater forests, one blade at a time

Giant kelp are at risk due to climate change and human activities. In New Zealand, a community effort is rebuilding these underwater algal forests.

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I don't like "Your first draft will be shitty" as advice, because it's a really negative framing. I prefer, "You have the freedom to be messy creating your first draft." Anyone crafter knows what their room looks like mid-creation. Writers should be as free to be as exhuberent and messy.

With #COP28 ending, I wrote about how the low-carbon version of its website is a missed opportunity, w/ brilliant analysis from two web developers & web sustainability advocates + tips on how to create a truly low-carbon website spectrum.ieee.org/internet-car...

COP28 Takeaway: Are Low-Carbon Websites Possible?

COP28 website’s low-carbon version is a missed opportunity

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I had fun writing this story for Knowable Magazine about Aotearoa NZ's 🇳🇿quest to save its endangered kākāpō. Genomic sequencing 🧬 + relocating #birds from offshore islands to a mainland fenced sanctuary are slowly restoring these rotund, flightless parrots🦜 🪶 🧪 knowablemagazine.org/article/livi...

Absolutely loved the SCANZ conference. Best array of nature and science gathered fashion I’ve ever seen. Also really interesting talks and great people.

Enjoyed my 1st science comms conference in Aotearoa. THE highlight was hanging out w/ @lauriewinkless.bsky.social — brilliant writer, amazing science storyteller & lovely human all around. We're Twitter mutuals but finally met IRL & got on fabulously. I hope it's the start of a wonderful friendship.

sry Aotearoa there's one more important election you need to vote in - polls open at 9am on Monday at www.birdoftheyear.org.nz ✅

We have a runner🦜

Andrew Digby@digs.bsky.social · 3y ago

We’re learning about #kakapo in fenced sanctuaries! Tautahi recently avoided the kākāpō barrier at new site Maungatautari by using a fallen tree to jump the fence. We’re increasing monitoring, including using a drone (Wildlife Drones) to track them. 📸 Jake Osborne www.doc.govt.nz/news/media-r...

I carefully maintain a list of the funniest images I've ever seen on the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's wonderful Macaulay Library, and today I gift them to you macaulaylibrary.org/asset/608452...

ML608452541 Green Heron Macaulay Library

Macaulay Library ML608452541; © Arthur Mercado; Hennepin, Minnesota, United States

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For IEEE Spectrum, I wrote about a study conducted by researchers at Cornell University & Brown University on how #AugmentedReality glasses create a power imbalance & insights on how the industry can design more inclusive #AR tech spectrum.ieee.org/ar-glasses

AR Glasses Spawn a Whole New Social Dynamic

Is there a power imbalance between wearers and nonwearers in mixed company?

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For AARP International's annual magazine, The Journal, I ventured into Nelson's Brook Waimārama Sanctuary & Paremata Flats Reserve to profile older volunteers, who are major contributors to Aotearoa New Zealand's #conservation efforts🌏 www.aarpinternational.org/the-journal/...

Tūīs are my favorite birds. Love their regal and majestic vibes.

Andrew @anaru.bsky.social · 3y ago

Endemic to Aotearoa New Zealand 🇳🇿is the Tui. Nectar feeder and a wonderful vocalist. Orange pollen from feeding on flax flowers. The iridescent colours are amplified by the late afternoon light. #birds

Finally made my way to bluer skies! I'm Rina, a freelance journalist covering tech & its intersections w/ science, society & the environment. I'm also a copy editor & content writer. Born & raised in the Philippines🇵🇭, now living in Aotearoa🇳🇿 Excited to connect & share my work w/ everyone on here!

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