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The elusive vaquita porpoise swims in the wild only in shallow northern waters of Mexico’s Gulf of California (also known as the Sea of Cortez)—and it’s one of the rarest and most endangered marine mammals on Earth. With a wild population numbering as low as ten, the vaquita is perilously close to extinction—an outcome caused
Swidden agriculture—often called "slash-and-burn"—has been practiced on every inhabited continent throughout human history, and for decades it has been blamed for the destruction of the world's rainforests. However, a new study of more than 18,000 forest patches around the world found that the environmental impact of swidden is more nuanced and less destructive than the term "slash-and-burn" suggests—and that unwritten social rules in small societies, not government oversight, often regulate land use closely enough to support both harvests and forest regeneration sustainably over time.
Conservationists were holding their breaths this Spring as the last remaining colony of puffins was in danger of being lost altogether, but relief turned to joy as, not only did the adult puffins return, a baby was born. For the first time in 30 years, a newborn bird—called a PUFFLING—was spotted emerging from its cliffside
Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus)—the world's biggest fish—are one of the most charismatic marine species. They connect with the hearts of anyone lucky enough to encounter them, making people deeply curious about their lives and invested in their conservation.
Nature Resort in China Offers Floating Rooms, Treehouses, and Pumpkin Cottages Nestled on the North Shore of Wuhan, China, is a floating resort that offers visitors rooms opening out onto Houguan Lake, combining a nature-focused stay with proximity to the city. Wuhan Urban Construction Kaiyuan Senbo Resort offers a unique experience: the opportunity to sleep on the water.
Filmmaker Turns Publicly Available Footage From Nasa’s Artemis II Mission Into Thrilling Short Film The Artemis II mission took humans beyond low Earth orbit for the first time in over 50 years. In doing so, it gave us hours of thrilling footage from launch to splashdown, including a breathtaking Earth set and a solar eclipse from space.
” Although many folkie-loving ticket-holders in the audience booed, nothing would stop the leather-clad Dylan from becoming one of rock’s rebel geniuses. WATCH the moment
" Great Britain's Wellhouse Leisure is one of the world's preeminent crafters of both electric camper vans and tiny campers, so it's only natural it combines those talents to craft what appears to be the most versatile Kia PV5 mini-camper so far. Called the iCamper, the little battery-powered RV rearranges in ways that other PV5 e-campers don't, transitioning in mere seconds to support everything from solo bike camping getaways to full-on family holidays.
Talk about old meets new: A small vintage shoe store in London that was on the verge of closing now has young people lining up to shop — and it’s all thanks to the owner’s Gen Z daughter posting about it on TikTok. ’s largest independent news agency, providing globally relevant original, verified, and engaging content to the world’s leading media outlets.
Dozens of Beatles fans were left stunned after Paul McCartney pulled up alongside their Fab Four-themed tour bus. The Beatle-maniacs spotted the musical legend while aboard the Magical Mystery Tour bus that guides tourists around Liverpool, England, where all four lads grew up. The moment was even more special with drummer Ringo Starr showing up
Shuttered since the Covid-19 pandemic, the Los Angeles landmark is being revived as more Americans buy tickets to see movies in theaters
2026 Siena International Photo Awards Festival Announces Amazing Nominees The Siena International Photo Awards Festival is three competitions wrapped up in one event, celebrating the breadth and creativity inherent in photography itself. Nominees have just been announced for its eponymous Siena International Photo Awards, the Creative Photo Awards, and the Drone Photo Awards.
The most severe droughts in the ancient Eastern Mediterranean arose when multiple natural climate cycles coincided, according to a new study from Stockholm University published in Science Advances. The findings shed new light on the climate conditions surrounding the Late Bronze Age collapse and may help improve understanding of future drought risks in a warming world.
A new review led by the University of East London (UEL) has uncovered a major blind spot in air pollution research. Despite domestic gardens covering vast areas of Britain's towns and cities, researchers found no direct evidence showing whether they reduce pollution levels or improve the air people breathe at home. There is a huge gap in understanding the role of domestic gardens in air quality.
As the climate becomes increasingly variable and extreme events become more frequent, accelerating the use of innovations that can strengthen agricultural resilience has become a priority for agrifood systems. Science has made progress in developing solutions with the potential to help farmers address these challenges. However, ensuring that knowledge about these innovations reaches more farmers and is understood, adapted and scaled remains one of the major challenges in research for development.
Europe's wildfire crisis forced more than 80,000 people to flee for safety Friday, as vacationers boarded boats to escape fires on a French peninsula and Spanish officials ordered mass evacuations in towns near Madrid.
LEGO Reimagines Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss as a Stunning 4,000-Piece 3D Art Set One of the world’s most celebrated paintings, Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss, can now be viewed in your own home. The trailblazing work is being celebrated by LEGO via a 4,000-piece set.
Felicia Chiao's warm illustrations capture emotion and the variances of mental health through surreal compositions.
Haonan Chen, a CSU associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, and his team have published research that could improve the accuracy of precipitation forecasts up to two weeks in advance.
NASA and Blue Origin announced Friday they recently agreed to conduct second stage hot fire testing for the company’s New Glenn rocket on the B-2 test stand at the agency’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. The annex to a reimbursable Space Act Agreement signed earlier this month highlights NASA’s commitment to working
As the AI infrastructure build-out continues to meet headwinds from concerned citizens, three states recently signed laws ending what had been the largely-standard practice of exempting data center operators from paying sales taxes. Tucked into a state budget passed on June 15th, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs touted that data centers located in the state would
The Mangrove Photography Awards honor images that show off the beauty—and the fragility—of these valuable intertidal forests
Comedian Does Spot-on Impressions of Anthony Bourdain Reviewing American Chains Ver esta publicación en Instagram Una publicación compartida por Jonathan Kite (@jonathankite) The late great Anthony Bourdain traveled the world, showcasing local cuisine from anywhere—from Los Angeles’ Koreatown to countries like Madagascar, Vietnam, and Russia. Wherever he went, Bourdain shared heartfelt observations of what made each place special.
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