
Climate Change Could Increase Lightning Strikes, Threatening Forests
Climate change could lead to more lightning strikes in northern forests, increasing wildfire risk.


Climate change could lead to more lightning strikes in northern forests, increasing wildfire risk.

Tech entrepreneur Ian Leaman faced a costly challenge securing the domain name for his new AI start-up.

The co-working industry is shifting to focus on local communities, benefiting workers and towns alike.

Nintendo and Sony Pictures team up for a live-action film based on The Legend of Zelda.

Nestlé’s decision to discontinue the iconic Caramac bar has left fans devastated and nostalgic.

EU legal adviser recommends overturning ruling allowing Apple to avoid €13 billion in back taxes.

Booths is removing self-service tills to prioritize a better customer experience with human staff.

Groundbreaking implant restores ability to walk for man with advanced Parkinson’s disease, offering hope for others.

The NFT market experiences a sharp downturn, leading to job redundancies and a drop in sales.

Historic World War Two-era blimp hangar in Tustin, California, engulfed in flames, causing significant damage.

The departure of the beloved giant pandas from the US marks the end of a cherished era.

Drone footage captures the birth of a new island after a volcanic eruption in Japan.

Australia’s historic pact with Tuvalu offers refuge to citizens threatened by climate change impacts.

Surgeons in New York perform world’s first complete eye transplant, offering hope for vision restoration.

Scientists capture first-ever footage of the Attenborough’s long-beaked echidna, proving it’s not extinct.

The FDA approves the world’s first chikungunya vaccine, marking a significant milestone in global health.

Hikers in Germany reported as illegal migrants, sparking debate on treatment of minorities.

Jared Leto’s daring climb of the Empire State Building has generated significant attention for his band.

Luminance Autopilot aims to revolutionize contract negotiation by using AI to streamline the process.

Adam Neumann’s rise and fall with WeWork is a cautionary tale of ambition and hubris.

Celine Sandberg is using unconventional materials like crushed oyster shells and seaweed to create sustainable furniture and reduce plastic waste in the industry.

AI image recognition apps like HappyWhale, Merlin Bird ID, and iNaturalist are not only helping users identify and learn about wildlife, but also contributing to conservation efforts by tracking populations and raising awareness about declining species.

Researchers may have discovered why some people experience headaches after drinking red wine, suggesting that a compound called quercetin found in red grapes may interfere with how the body metabolizes alcohol.

AI is revolutionizing the search for extraterrestrial life, helping scientists process massive amounts of data and identify potential alien signals.

“Monk mode” is gaining popularity as people seek to limit social media use and increase productivity in an increasingly distracting digital world.

Dog Teasel surprises owner by caring for abandoned kittens, showing maternal instincts and fostering them.

Netflix has released viewer data on 99% of its catalogue for the first time, revealing that users around the world spent 812 million hours watching the political thriller The Night Agent, making it the most viewed show in the first half of this year.

German man saves British doctor’s life through anonymous stem-cell donation, forming a lifelong bond.

Nigel Richards wins Spanish Scrabble title without speaking the language, showcasing extraordinary memorization skills.

China’s declining marriage and birth rates are causing concern for the Communist Party, but young Chinese are resisting the government’s efforts to incentivize marriage and childbearing, asserting their own agency and desires.

The UK’s historic move to end coal power marks a pivotal step in combating climate change.

Republican Senator Chuck Grassley has gained the nickname “ultimate matchmaker” after 20 of his staff members got married after meeting in his office, sparking both congratulations and criticism.

India’s space ambitions are soaring, with plans to send an astronaut to the Moon, establish a space station, and explore Venus and Mars.

Ladakh’s ice stupas offer a creative solution to the water crisis caused by climate change.

Severe air pollution is obscuring the majestic Himalayas, threatening tourism and local livelihoods in Nepal.


영국 랭커스터 대학교(Lancaster University)에서 한국인 영어 학습자분들을 대상으로 새로운 연구 프로젝트를 진행합니다. 전 과정 온라인으로 진행되어 어디서든 편하게 참여하실 수 있습니다. 여러분의 소중한 참여로 한국인의 영어 사용 방식을 알아보는 흥미로운 연구가 완성됩니다.
🎁 참여 혜택:
– 원어민 연구원과의 1:1 회화 연습
– 실전 영작 연습 & 맞춤형 영어 피드백 리포트
– 커피 기프티콘 총 3잔 선물! (첫 세션 후 1잔, 마지막 세션 완료 후 2잔 더 드려요! ☕☕)
📅 참여 방식: 총 2회의 온라인 세션 (Zoom 등을 이용, 각 세션당 약 60~80분 소요) 말하기와 쓰기 활동이 섞여 있어 부담 없이 즐겁게 참여하실 수 있습니다.
✅ 대상: 영어 실력에 상관없이 참여를 희망하는 18세 이상 한국인 누구나