Life
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Half of mangrove ecosystems at risk: study
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), known for its red list of threatened species, has for the first time taken stock of the world's mangroves, evaluating 36 different regions
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'Haikyu!!': Comic heroes fuel Japan Olympic volleyball manga mania
"Haikyu!!," the tale of school teams featuring an inspirational comic-book hero determined to beat the odds and his diminutive stature, has sold 60 million copies since its 2012 inception
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Changing climate influences London's Chelsea Flower Show
The Chelsea Flower Show, organised by the Royal Horticultural Society, has in recent years become increasingly focused on sustainable development and biodiversity
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What's the carbon footprint of a vinyl record?
The vinyl record, which is gaining renewed interest all over the world, is gradually beginning to undergo a green transformation
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Erno Rubik says his cube 'reminds us why we have hands'
Rubik said the "connection between the mind and hands" that the cube helps foster has been "a very important" factor in human development
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18 years on, Germany hopes to relive World Cup 'fairytale' with Euro 2024
Now widely known as the Summer Fairytale (Sommermaerchen), the tournament is remembered as the moment a unified Germany shook off the shadows of its dark past and showed the world a new, modern face
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Make Buddhism cool again: Meet South Korea's controversial DJ 'monk'
Meet Youn Sung-ho, a comedian-turned-musician whose viral Buddhism-infused sets are credited with reviving the religion's popularity among young South Koreans
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Strings of santoor: From legend to legacy
The santoor resonates in dual tones, blending percussion with strings, composing melodies that range from folk to classical
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Anya Taylor-Joy praises 'unbelievable' 'Furiosa' stunt team
The 28-year-old actor has the title role in the fifth instalment of the wildly popular post-apocalyptic franchise from Australian director George Miller
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A new literary prize will honour novels about the climate emergency
The literary award is called the Climate Fiction Prize. It will be launched on June 2 as part of the Hay Festival of Literature & Arts, held in Hay-on-Wye in Wales
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'No secret': modest Mexican taco restaurant wins Michelin star
El Califa de Leon is one of 18 restaurants given either one or two stars in the inaugural Michelin Guide Mexico unveiled Tuesday