The Darwin Online project at the National University of Singapore (NUS) has published for the first time: Charles Darwin's personal Address Book. It offers an astonishingly personal glimpse into the life and work of the great scientist.
[SAnews.gov.za] Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has paid tribute to Judge Leonora van den Heever who has passed away at the age of 99.
Iran’s water crisis is so dire the president has proposed evacuating the capital. Largely at fault are official policies that exhausted precious water resources.
When a wild orangutan leaves its mother after spending many years by her side, it has a mental catalog of almost 250 edible plants and animals, and the knowledge of how to acquire and process them.
The same technology used in COVID-19 vaccines could help prevent muscle damage from snakebites, according to a study published in Trends in Biotechnology.
In a perfect world, people would have easy access to fresh fruits and vegetables at affordable prices. They would not live in food deserts and 30% to 40% of food produced in the U.S. would not be lost annually through overproduction, surplus and waste.
Álvaro García Ortiz's decision came less than a week after he received a two-year suspension and a fine for disclosing private information about the partner of an opposition politician.
Dharmendra spent his early years in Sahnewal and studied in Ludhiana where his father was a school headmaster.
SEOUL - North and South Korea are in a \"very dangerous situation\" where an accidental clash is possible any time and it was crucial for Seoul to engage Pyongyang in dialogue, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Monday, according to Yonhap News.
Eurovision is changing its voting system, following allegations of "interference" by Israel's government this year. Key changes include a cap on audience voting, the return of professional juries to the semi-finals, clearer rules around promotion of artists, and enhanced
Five discharge petitions have been completed since the Louisiana Republican became speaker — more than in the prior 30 years combined.
The Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation recently visited Vietnam with 'Twilight of the Warriors' stars Louis Koo and Sammo Hung — and a plan to revitalize the regional box office.
According to popular media, the search for alien life involves advanced technology, space exploration and sometimes even government conspiracies and secret programs. But according to University of Victoria (UVic) astronomer Jon Willis, author of "The Pale Blue Data Point: An
The 169cm AgiBot A2 set off from Suzhou and arrived at Shanghai’s historic waterfront Bund area.
A new study reveals that four wild cat species living in the same rainforest habitat in Guatemala reduce competition for food by hunting in different vertical zones, some in trees and others on the ground.
Dharmendra, one of Indian cinema’s most beloved and enduring stars whose career spanned more than six decades, died on Monday. He was 89. In recent weeks he was admitted to a hospital in Mumbai due to respiratory issues and later discharged. Known to generations as the “He-Man”
Thousands of people marched Saturday in the French southern port city of Marseille to denounce drug trafficking after the killing last week of an activist's brother shocked the country.
If pot interferes with your daily life, health, or relationships, those are red flags.
TALLINN, Estonia — Since it was launched more than a decade ago, the Baltic countries have been conspicuously absent from one of Europe’s most influential co-production funds: France’s Aide aux cinémas du monde (ACM). This was openly acknowledged by Michel Plazanet, deputy head
Kelantan remains the hardest hit with 9,314 people housed in 37 temporary relief centres.
Best known for the iconic role of Veeru in the all-time great Sholay, Dharmendra was India's "most handsome actor".
"The move is extremely dangerous and should raise serious concerns among nearby countries and the international community," a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday (Nov 24).
Global wildlife talks open Monday, with debates set to take on questions ranging from protection of sharks, a bid to allow limited rhino horn sales and a push to restrict the trade in eels.
[allAfrica] Johannesburg -- The much-anticipated first G20 Summit held on African soil concluded with world leaders adopting a sweeping declaration on the first day. This decision signals new momentum for global cooperation, despite the notable absence of U.S. President Donald
Prominent media analytics company has partnered with Qatar’s nascent Film Committee to open a regional office in the Qatari capital of Doha that will provide data-driven intelligence to the tiny Arab state rich in oil and gas that is aiming to take its nascent film and TV
Police are investigating allegations that Jacob Zuma's daughter, Duduzile, lured men into fighting in Ukraine.
Conchologists, and citizen scientists team up to seek out endangered mollusc species along River Thames It is tiny, hairy and “German” – and it could be hiding underneath a piece of driftwood near you. Citizen scientists and expert conchologists are teaming up to conduct the
The Afrikaans-language adaptation of “The Office” has locked in its premiere date, with “Die Kantoor” set to debut on Showmax on Jan. 20. Broadcaster kykNET will preview the first episode on Jan. 18, ahead of the double-episode premiere on the African streamer two days later.
The limestone coffin, sealed for nearly two millennia, contained a young woman's skeleton surrounded by treasures meant for her eternal journey.
