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Saving the African penguin from climate change and overfishing
A hatchery and protected sanctuary in South Africa is boosting penguin numbers.
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The humble spotted gum is a world class urban tree. Here's why
Tall. Straight. Abundant flowers. And a stunning trunk. What’s not to like about the spotted gum?
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The world is awash in plastic. Oil producers want a say in how it's cleaned up
Almost every piece of plastic is made from fossil fuels. Fossil fuel companies, plastic producers and some consumer goods companies could weaken the treaty.
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Five new species of soft-furred hedgehogs discovered in south-east Asia
There are now seven known species of soft-furred hedgehogs, which look like a cross between a mouse and a shrew
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Seven times size of Manhattan: the African tree-planting project making a difference
Thousands of farmers have been persuaded by TREES scheme to replace barren monocultures with biodiverse forest gardens
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Giant Pyramid Buried in Indonesia Could Be The Oldest in The World
A giant underground pyramid hidden beneath a hillside in Indonesia far outdates Stonehenge or the Giza Pyramids and may come to rival the oldest megalithic structures ever built by human hands.
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A Mushroom Mystery That Is Baffling Scientists
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Italy bans puppy yoga
Italy's health ministry has banned puppies from participating in yoga classes, though adult dogs may continue.
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PFAS chemicals to be phased out of food packaging. Here's how to avoid
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The wild true stories behind the 21 funniest animal photos of all time: ‘It only lasted half a second, but I was ready’
From a smiley fish to brawling mice and a famous monkey selfie, the people who captured magical wildlife moments explain how they got the shots
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The Hidden Butterfly Trade
How the lucrative market could spark conservation.
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My Year of Being Very Online About Dogs
The world of dog training has fractured dramatically across ideological differences. It turns out no one is safe from the culture wars — not even your Shih Tzu.
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How Hiking 310 Miles Helped Build a Novel—and Taught Me a Few Things About Writing Along the Way
A few years ago, I set off on an adventure that would eventually leave me both alone and alone in the woods…for days on end.
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Farmers or foragers? Pre-colonial Aboriginal food production was hardly that simple
For a decade, debate has raged over Dark Emu’s account of Aboriginal agriculture. But ancient food production in Australia is more complex than labels like farming or hunter-gathering suggest.
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An Energy Saving House from 3400 Years Ago
It is probable that more prehistoric houses with a construction of two wattles were built than has been estimated so far—thus making use of the good insulation.
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Standing with the Palestinian resistance:
A response to Matan Kaminer. By Andreas Malm
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Noticing the birds in great paintings taught me to see the world
Noticing first one then many parrots, peacocks, owls and more birds in Old Master paintings taught me to truly see the world
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Clean energy is officially “unstoppable” now
The International Energy Agency has a new forecast for 2030.
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The Platypus Guardian | Full Episode | NATURE | PBS
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Governments spend US$22 billion a year helping the fishing industry empty our oceans. This injustice must end
Governments all over the world are propping up overfishing. Now scientists have penned an open letter calling on trade ministers to implement stricter regulations against harmful fisheries subsidies.