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Nat Geo scientist warns of rapid decline in African wildlife in new documentary

Africa: Earth’s Wild Home is narrated by Oscar nominee Wunmi Mosaku.

Evening Standard · Sep 30

Activist Tests Food Self-Sufficiency: Rob Greenfield lives on foraged food; studies flag urban soil risks

Rob Greenfield embarked on a year-long project to meet his food needs entirely through foraging and growing. He documented his experience in the book Food Freedom, illustrating the sustainability of such a lifestyle. Greenfield foraged over 200 food items and faced challenges in sourcing protein and starch. His project led…

The Times of India · Sep 30

95 Wildlife Photos So Bad They Somehow Circle Back To Being Brilliant

Some people just aren’t gifted when it comes to the art of photography. But their weirdest clicks can actually be comedy gold, especially when it comes to capturing wildlife. We have compiled some of the most hilarious wildlife photography failures from a page that actually celebrates them. Go through the…

Bored Panda · Sep 25

Social Media Is Ablaze With Theories About Blacked-Out Triangle In Pacific Ocean, Diver Exposes It

An avid Google Maps explorer found a large black triangle in the middle of the ocean and couldn’t figure out what it was. Even when they asked people online, everyone was baffled, which led to several conspiracy theories. Eventually, the truth came to light, and people were still curious to…

Bored Panda · Sep 17

2015 Capitana Recovery: treasure hunters find 51 gold coins, rare ‘Tricentennial Royal’; timed to 1715 wreck

In 2015, a remarkable discovery was made along Florida's coast when the Schmitt family unearthed a treasure trove from the Capitana, dating back 300 years. Among the 51 gold coins was the coveted 1715 Royal Mexico Eight Escudos coin, a rare find indeed. The fleet had met its fate in…

The Times of India · Sep 17

Is science journalism dying? Comparing a ‘science crash’ 40 years ago to today

When two popular science magazines – out of about 17 in circulation – ceased publication in the same year, one commentator said, “The science magazines didn’t shake out. They fell apart.” The general manager of one of the failed magazines said, “There was a perception that they were irrelevant.” One…

The Conversation · Sep 15

11 Must-See Movies, Series and Documentaries About 9/11: Stories of Loss, Courage and the World That Followed

Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the strongest films and series about 9/11 do more than revisit the horror of a single morning. They preserve eyewitness testimony, honor victims and first responders, examine the intelligence failures before the attacks and reckon with the wars, surveillance and divisions…

Latin Times · Sep 11

Joel Sartore Spent 20 Years Photographing Animals, Here Are 31 Of His Best Shots

Photographer and National Geographic Explorer Joel Sartore has spent the past 20 years photographing animals around the world, but his goal goes beyond creating beautiful wildlife portraits. In 2006, he started the National Geographic Photo Ark, a project dedicated to documenting species living in zoos, aquariums, and wildlife sanctuaries and…

Bored Panda · Sep 9

In 2010, Taiwan turned 1.5 million discarded PET bottles into Taipei’s EcoARK; the $4.22 million exhibition hall stood 26 metres high and resisted storms

In 2010, Taipei unveiled the EcoARK, a stunning 26-meter-high exhibition hall constructed entirely from 1.5 million recycled PET bottles. Designed to endure natural disasters, this innovative structure showcases interlocking blocks that create a unique honeycomb-like facade. Incorporating rainwater harvesting and abundant natural light, the building minimized energy consumption. Following the…

The Times of India · Sep 3

Meet Yanin ‘Proud’, a 17-year-old Thai student who built artificial hornbill nests from recycled plastic and won two global conservation awards

At just 17, Thai student Yanin ‘Proud’ Tangkaravakoon has turned a concern for endangered hornbills into a unique conservation project that gives discarded waste plastic a new purpose. Her initiative, ‘Homes for Hornbills’ creates artificial nests designed to provide breeding spaces for hornbills as natural tree cavities become harder to…

The Times of India · Sep 2