Life
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Amazon rainforest may face tipping point by 2050: study
Stress from deforestation, drought, fire and rising temperatures have eroded the ability of the Amazon's forests to withstand shocks, with scientists warning this could trigger a so-called "tipping point"
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In Japan, pets aren't welcome in airplane cabins
Ten of the 13 major airlines in Japan have no plans to allow passengers to travel with their pets in the cabin, according to a survey by national daily newspaper, Mainichi Shimbun
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How live music shows are boosting the tourism sector
Countries encourage music tourism given the considerable economic benefits that can be associated with a visit from some of the biggest artists
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Social networking algorithms could be amplifying misogynistic content to teens
Research involving over 1,000 teenagers aged 13 to 17—conducted by UCL, the University of Kent and The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL)—highlights a worrying reality
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Party but don't touch: Rio works to make carnival safer for women
The "cidade maravilhosa," or wonderful city of Rio, on Friday officially inaugurated its emblematic festival, becoming the scene of countless street parties, the traditional "blocos" that can draw hundreds of thousands of people
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Migratory species at risk across the planet, UN report warns
The first-ever State of the World's Migratory Species assessment, which focuses on the 1,189 species covered by the UN Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS), found that one in five is threatened with extinction and 44 percent are seeing their populations decline
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U-19 World Cup 2024: Five players who can be future stars
The tournament that concluded on Sunday highlighted performances by many upstarts who have the potential to get to the top of their game if they continue playing the same way
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'Suspense' of slowest horse race wins new fans in Japan
The Banei Keiba races are held in Obihiro, a city in northern Japan's Hokkaido, where spectators cheer on the muscular workhorses moving at the pace of a brisk human walk
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Anand Malligavad: India's 'lake man' cleans up critical water supplies
After experts warned that Bengaluru—today dubbed "India's Silicon Valley"—would not be able to meet its water needs with existing resources, mechanical engineer Anand Malligavad decided to take action
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Debate smoulders over beloved Chinese New Year fireworks tradition
In the past, Chinese cities could sound like war zones in the weeks surrounding Lunar New Year, thanks to the centuries-old custom of lighting festive explosives to ward off evil spirits. Nowadays, those booms and bangs have disappeared from many towns
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From a horseback safari in Kenya to ski touring UNESCO sites in Georgia, travel experiences to try in 2024
Here are the top five travel experiences to add to your bucket list, according to National Geographic