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Laurie Winkless @lauriewinkless.bsky.social · 15/04/2024

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...

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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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Laurie Winkless @lauriewinkless.bsky.social · 02/04/2024

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... 🧪

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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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Laurie Winkless @lauriewinkless.bsky.social · 09/03/2024

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...

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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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Andrew Digby @digs.bsky.social · 07/03/2024

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

A kākāpō chick on the forest floor at night.

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Rina Diane Caballar @rinadiane.bsky.social · 05/03/2024

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...

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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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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 16/02/2024

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.

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Rina Diane Caballar @rinadiane.bsky.social · 13/12/2023

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...

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COP28 Takeaway: Are Low-Carbon Websites Possible?

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

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Rina Diane Caballar @rinadiane.bsky.social · 01/12/2023

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...

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Maire @syzygium.bsky.social · 17/11/2023

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

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Rina Diane Caballar @rinadiane.bsky.social · 18/11/2023

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.

Rina and Laurie at the 2023 Science Communicators Association of New Zealand conference.

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Ellen Rykers @ellenrykers.com · 25/10/2023

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

Vote for your Bird of the Century poster featuring chubby cartoon kererū, kororā and huia with vegetation and a green check mark. www.birdoftheyear.org.nz

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Rosemary Mosco @rosemarymosco.com · 03/10/2023

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...

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ML608452541 Green Heron Macaulay Library

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Rina Diane Caballar @rinadiane.bsky.social · 03/10/2023

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

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AR Glasses Spawn a Whole New Social Dynamic

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

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Rina Diane Caballar @rinadiane.bsky.social · 30/09/2023

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/...

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Nature's Keepers | aarpinternational.org

Learn more about Nature's Keepers at aarpinternational.org

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Rina Diane Caballar @rinadiane.bsky.social · 28/09/2023

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

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Rina Diane Caballar @rinadiane.bsky.social · 21/09/2023

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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