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Blind Cockatoo becomes therapy bird, raises $33,674 to win Pet of the Year

Inside Coober Pedy: The Australian desert town where thousands escaped 50°C heat by building an entire underground world beneath the Earth

Coober Pedy, Australia, features a unique town built underground by opal miners. Residents live below the surface to escape the harsh desert climate and high cooling costs. This subterranean living provides stable temperatures year-round, offering practical comfort and savings. Underground homes and businesses are common, transforming excavated mining areas into functional spaces. The town's s...

Researchers studied 1,561 forest plots across 10 tropical countries; non-native trees formed 28% of stems in young moist forests, but declined as the canopy returned

Young tropical forests show many non-native trees while canopies remain open. As forests mature and canopies close, these non-native species tend to decrease. This pattern was observed across ten tropical countries in a recent study. Early forest regeneration is vulnerable to invasive species, which can establish easily. Understanding these dynamics aids effective forest restoration planning and n...

Indian national Amritpal Singh added to FBI’s 'Most Wanted' list in drug trafficking case

Often called Japan's Titanic, the 1954 sinking of Toya Maru claimed more than 1,500 lives and reshaped ferry safety

In 2006, a rescued dog saved Houssein Hamze from a bomb; in 2026, he refused to flee Lebanon and stayed to care for hundreds of animals

Houssein Hamze turned his life around after his dog saved him from a devastating bomb attack, and he founded a shelter for abandoned animals in his village. Ignoring the threat of drone strikes, he continually provided food and water for displaced animals. His remarkable dedication attracted international recognition and donations, allowing him to persevere in his mission of promoting kindness tow...

Bermuda snails were thought to be extinct from the island, a decade later breeders have released over 100,000 of them back

Once thought to be lost forever, the incredible Bermuda snail has been successfully revived. A decade ago, a small group was rediscovered and subsequently bred at Chester Zoo. Thousands were released back into safeguarded woodland areas in Bermuda, where six colonies have thrived. This success not only supports ecosystem recovery but also allows conservationists to shift their attention to breedin...

Russia's Telegram crackdown: Pavel Durov charged with aiding terrorism, puts him on international wanted list

Captain Cook released pigs and goats in New Zealand to feed future sailors

Largest Private Land Donation: Tompkins turns Patagonia purchase into park

Oregon engineer spent $100,000 on a retired Boeing 727 and turned it into a home

Ancient footprints found in Kenya reveal how early human relatives may have travelled and lived together 1.43 million years ago

Ancient footprints found in Kenya offer rare glimpses into early human relatives. These impressions date back approximately 1.43 million years to a lakeshore environment. The tracks suggest several large-bodied individuals moved together across muddy ground. This discovery provides new evidence about hominin body size and social organization. The findings reshape current ideas about Homo erectus a...

El Salvador archaeologists lifted a burial sealed beneath 2,800-year-old volcanic ash; the person lay face down with a sea turtle-shaped vessel near one hand

Archaeologists discovered a 2,800-year-old burial in El Salvador clutching a sea turtle vessel. This Mesoamerican burial may belong to a pre-Maya civilization which practiced human sacrifice. The skeleton was found under volcanic ash from an eruption dating to 850-830 BC. Cassava remnants found in the pit symbolize continuation and spiritual resonance. Further chemical analysis will reveal more ab...

One of America's most active volcanoes: How Pagan Island became home to just two residents

Spain's 'cannibal cave': New fossils reveal adults were also eaten by Homo antecessor

China lost more than 50% of its mangrove forests by the 2000s, now it has restored 22,500 hectares of the trees

China has made remarkable strides in restoring its mangrove ecosystems, committing to large-scale projects that have expanded coverage significantly. By planting and revitalizing thousands of hectares, not only has biodiversity surged, but the quality of these crucial habitats has also seen improvement. Robust legal measures now safeguard more than ninety percent of mangrove areas, complemented by...

A 66-million-year-old dinosaur highway in Bolivia reveals more than 16,000 fossil footprints from the final days of the dinosaurs

Ousted PM Sheikh Hasina plans Bangladesh return: 'I may be killed, I may be sent to prison'

Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina plans to return to Bangladesh by December. She is prepared to face arrest, imprisonment, or even execution upon her arrival. Hasina fled the country in August 2024 after widespread protests ended her rule. Her party faces repression and legal proceedings following the change in government.

In 2001, scientists released beetles to fight an invasive tree. Years later, an endangered bird had lost 94% of its habitat along one western river

Antarctica averages minus 55°C at Vostok Station, yet a lake remains liquid beneath four kilometres of ice

Lake Vostok, a massive body of water, lies four kilometers beneath Antarctic ice. This subglacial lake remains liquid due to insulating ice and geothermal heat. Its existence challenges our understanding of life's extreme limits and nature's magic. The lake has been isolated from the atmosphere for millions of years. Scientists continue to study this unique environment and its potential inhabi...

A 13-year-old boy was airlifted after a rabid beaver attacked him at a Maryland state park, forcing officials to close the swimming beach

Scientists uncover how Moken sea nomads see underwater like dolphins

Trump bans new Chinese robots and power inverters over security fears

Explaining the decision, the FCC said the targeted products could expose the country to supply chain risks and cyber threats. "These devices could create supply chain vulnerabilities that could disrupt US economic and national security and could create a cybersecurity risk that threatened American critical infrastructure," the agency said. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr added, "The FCC will continue to...

In 1934, this Pennsylvania mountain went from a hawk killing ground to the world's first raptor sanctuary and changed bird conservation forever

Middle East war escalates: Multiple dead in US-Saudi strikes in Iraq; Iran targets Hormuz ships - top developments

United States and Saudi Arabia launched joint strikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq. Iran claimed to have intercepted oil tankers and fired missiles at US installations. Eight Iraqi PMF members were killed in the joint US-Saudi attacks. Oil prices climbed amid concerns over energy supply disruptions. Diplomatic efforts continue as tensions between nations rise.