The Turnstone
Melanie NewfieldI believe that the science behind important issues should be accessible to everyone
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 442 | Founded | 6 years ago | Last Issue | 8 days ago |
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Disorderly conduct
I’m standing on a tiny beach, looking north-east across Auckland’s Waitematā harbour. It’s a warm summer evening, under a blue sky, with a breeze barely ruffling the harbour’s surface. While the water should be inviting, I’m no more incline...
Box of birds #2
Another hand-drawn notecard prize draw (2 minute read)
Since I’ve been thinking about bird flu and New Zealand’s precious seabirds, I’ve also been drawing them. To show my appreciation for your support, I’m holding another prize draw and w...
Flying south
In all my life, I’ve never seen a beach look less enticing. Under a grey sky, a crescent of dark stones stretches far into the distance. Along the strand line, where on any other beach there’d be driftwood, seaweed and shells, there’s nothi...
Blowing in the wind
The wind is so strong that I stumble as I get out of my car. My body is warm, wrapped in a heavy canvas coat with a thick wool lining, but I can feel my nose and fingers beginning to chill. It’s so cold that I’ve even put a wool-lined coat...
A coming storm
Ominous clouds on the horizon, both literal and metaphorical (2 minute preview, 5 minute full article)
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Botanist, researcher, and writer uncovering the science and natural history that shapes the world beneath your feet. Based in Wellington, New Zealand. Author of The Turnstone.
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