The UK’s only giant pandas, Tian Tian and Yang Guang, are returning to China after 12 years in Edinburgh without producing any offspring.
Wildfires in Bolivia devastate land and leave animals in need, prompting locals to provide aid.
14-year-old Australian student prevents school bus from crashing into petrol station, hailed as hero.
Explosive eruption on Niijima Island in Japan sends volcanic rock flying into the sea.
Rare Sumatran rhino born in Indonesia, offering hope for the critically endangered species.
COP28 climate summit aims to address slow progress in achieving Paris Agreement goals, but concerns are raised about the influence of oil-producing countries.
Former US National Security Advisor and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has died at 100, leaving behind a controversial legacy of both praised and condemned actions in foreign relations.
UK government plans to create a new national park in England, but concerns arise over funding for existing parks.
London-based start-up Karshare, a car-sharing platform similar to Airbnb, faced multiple challenges including the impact of Covid-19, geopolitical conflicts, and criminal activity, highlighting the need for start-ups in the sharing economy to anticipate vulnerabilities in their systems. Despite the setbacks, founder Andy Hibbert remains resilient and is exploring new opportunities in sustainable farming technology.
Eurostar services from the Netherlands to London will be suspended for six months due to renovation work at Amsterdam’s central station.
The UK detects its first case of a new strain of swine flu, A(H1N2)v, but experts say it’s not a major threat.
Over 100 activists arrested in Australia’s largest coal port blockade, demanding climate action and fossil fuel project cancellations.
Carbios’ enzyme breaks down plastic waste, offering a potential solution to global plastic pollution.
Transatlantic flight powered by alternative fuels takes off, highlighting the potential for greener aviation.
A 12-year-old boy in Ann Arbor, Michigan led police on a one-hour chase while driving a stolen forklift, hitting around 10 parked cars.
Heavy snowfall and thundersnow have caused travel chaos and dangerous conditions in northern US states.
41 Indian workers trapped in a collapsed tunnel for over two weeks were successfully rescued in a challenging operation.
Blue whales, once decimated by whaling, have returned to the Seychelles, potentially using the region as a breeding ground, highlighting the importance of protected waters for their recovery.
The world’s largest iceberg, A23a, is finally on the move after being stuck for over 30 years, and its movement could disrupt wildlife and human activities.
Airports are considering hydrogen as a fuel alternative, but challenges in handling and infrastructure costs remain.
Elon Musk’s profane outburst and the ad boycott on X, formerly known as Twitter, could lead to the company’s bankruptcy.
A World War Two bomb found in a fisherman’s net off the coast of Denmark was safely detonated by the Danish navy.
A project in Mozambique is partnering with local communities to restore forests and combat deforestation.
Researchers at the University of Nottingham have developed a vegan cheese made from yellow split peas that is higher in protein and has a lower carbon footprint than conventional vegan cheese.
Over 100 activists arrested in Australia’s largest coal port blockade, demanding climate action and fossil fuel project cancellations.
Apple’s sales have continued to decline, with revenues dipping 1% to $89.5bn in the three months.
The K-pop industry debates AI’s role in music, balancing innovation with the need for human creativity.
Gamers are at risk of irreversible hearing loss and tinnitus due to unsafe sound levels, according to a study analyzing over 50,000 people; researchers are calling for more public health efforts to raise awareness of the risks.
Divers in the Turks and Caicos Islands are using antibiotics to save sick corals from the deadliest coral sickness ever recorded, stony coral tissue loss disease (SCTLD).
Air France, Lufthansa, and Etihad have had their ads banned in the UK for misleading consumers about their environmental impact.
Australia’s Hologram Zoo is just the beginning of a hologram revolution that could transform industries like entertainment, retail, and medicine.
Retrograde cricopharyngeus dysfunction (R-CPD), or “no burp syndrome,” negatively impacts the quality of life of sufferers, causing embarrassment, anxiety, and depression, yet it is often misunderstood and underdiagnosed by doctors, highlighting the need for more awareness and research into the condition.
Transatlantic flight powered by alternative fuels takes off, highlighting the potential for greener aviation.
Microsoft’s new AI assistant, Microsoft 365 Copilot, can attend meetings, draft emails, and create presentations, but concerns about job displacement and reliance on AI remain.
Insect farming companies are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to lower costs and maximize production, but some aspects of the process still require a hands-on approach.
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