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Gold miners breached 14 hectares of Indonesia's orangutan refuge in three years; conservationists want government to intervene

September 5, 2026

The Jantho forest reservation in Indonesia, vital for orangutan rehabilitation, is under siege from illegal gold miners. This encroachment places the habitat of critically endangered Sumatran orangutans, rescued from illegal trade, at severe risk. Mining activities have already destroyed approximately fourteen hectares, while toxic runoff threatens the surrounding Krueng Aceh River, endangering both community health...

Who is Bhavesh Lathiya, a Gujarati businessman dealing with 'Vitamin C and antacid', sentenced to 4.5 years in a US prison in a first-of-its-kind case?

September 5, 2026

In 1989, Detroit Zoo began saving lost snails; 37 years later, 500 head 5,000 miles to Tahiti

September 5, 2026

Hundreds of tiny snails are journeying over 5,000 miles from Michigan to Tahiti. This release is part of a long-running international conservation program for endangered native snails. Invasive predators had caused severe population collapses for these unique mollusks in their native islands. The Detroit Zoo has been breeding and caring for these snails since 1989....

Meet Lilah Mehta, the Connecticut high-school student who entered a Yale lab at 16

September 5, 2026

In a groundbreaking achievement, high school student Lilah Mehta has co-authored a significant neuroscience study, diving deep into the world of biological inquiries. Her research, which centered on ion channels potentially related to neurodegenerative diseases, led to a peer-reviewed publication. Overcoming laboratory challenges and grasping complex molecular principles, Mehta has firmly established her passion for...

Michigan school sold for $40,000 in 2011 now asks $450,000 after one wing became 5 homes

September 5, 2026

A former school at Michigan’s K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base has undergone a striking transformation since selling for $40,000 in 2011. The 39,000-square-foot property now features five homes in one renovated wing and is listed for $450,000. Spread across 19.38 acres, the unusual property still includes classrooms, a gym, garages and spaces awaiting renovation.

A pigeon with a ‘bleeding heart’ has returned after 20 years in Philippines, but its comeback may not be good news

September 5, 2026

In a stunning turn of events, a Mindoro bleeding-heart pigeon, a critically endangered species, has been photographed for the first time in twenty years. This sighting, occurring in the vibrant Puerto Galera rainforest on Mindoro island, confirms the species still thrives in its natural habitat. The joint efforts of indigenous patrollers and conservationists highlight the...

A giant 10-sided wave is emerging around Saturn’s south pole, Hubble observations show

September 4, 2026

Saturn’s south pole reveals a giant, evolving 10-sided atmospheric wave. Hubble telescope observations trace subtle signs of this pattern back to 2023. This newly identified feature is embedded in a powerful jet stream and extends through multiple atmospheric layers. Scientists have searched for a southern counterpart to the northern hexagon for decades. This discovery offers...

Tech entrepreneur's Martha's Vineyard estate bought for $19 million sells for record $43 million

September 4, 2026

A 31.59-acre estate in Edgartown on Martha’s Vineyard has sold for a record $43 million. Tech entrepreneur Michael Bronner spent $19.125 million between 2019 and 2023 assembling the property, which includes an 8,994-square-foot, 12-bedroom home. The sale surpassed both the island’s previous $37.5 million record and Massachusetts’ $38.1 million record.

A $5.5M Portland power project could remove 400 trees from Forest Park while powering over 55,000 homes; the deal has split conservation groups

September 4, 2026

Amidst rising concerns, Portland General Electric’s tree-removal project has drawn fervent opposition from conservationists who fear for the health of mature forests and wildlife. While the utility argues that this initiative is crucial for ensuring consistent power to households, the city is in the process of evaluating a new application and awaiting feedback from the...

The story of Tsutomu Yamaguchi, the only survivor of both Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings

September 4, 2026

Tsutomu Yamaguchi’s remarkable story is one of survival against unimaginable odds, as he endured the horrors of two atomic bombings just days apart in August 1945. Initially in Hiroshima on August 6, he found himself in Nagasaki on August 9. Post-war, Yamaguchi channeled his experiences into activism, passionately advocating for nuclear disarmament at the United...

35-year-old Muzamil Ahmed was boarding a flight to Saudi Arabia, arrested at JFK over alleged $250 million senior gold scam in Texas

US moves to restrict birthright citizenship for children of foreign government employees: All you need to know

At least 22 killed in fire at wedding party in Congo’s Kinshasa

Tech entrepreneur with Hollywood connections wanted by FBI after $35 million fraud. Who is fugitive ex-CEO Bernhard Fritsch?

'Second chance': Chimps used in hepatitis B experiments get comprehensive health checks in Liberia

Eight-time Grammy winner Art Garfunkel says Trump presidency has him considering leaving US: 'I don't like America's position at all'

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Gold miners breached 14 hectares of Indonesia's orangutan refuge in three years; conservationists want government to intervene

Who is Bhavesh Lathiya, a Gujarati businessman dealing with 'Vitamin C and antacid', sentenced to 4.5 years in a US prison in a first-of-its-kind case?

In 1989, Detroit Zoo began saving lost snails; 37 years later, 500 head 5,000 miles to Tahiti

Meet Lilah Mehta, the Connecticut high-school student who entered a Yale lab at 16

Michigan school sold for $40,000 in 2011 now asks $450,000 after one wing became 5 homes

A pigeon with a ‘bleeding heart’ has returned after 20 years in Philippines, but its comeback may not be good news

A giant 10-sided wave is emerging around Saturn’s south pole, Hubble observations show

Tech entrepreneur's Martha's Vineyard estate bought for $19 million sells for record $43 million

A $5.5M Portland power project could remove 400 trees from Forest Park while powering over 55,000 homes; the deal has split conservation groups

The story of Tsutomu Yamaguchi, the only survivor of both Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings

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35-year-old Muzamil Ahmed was boarding a flight to Saudi Arabia, arrested at JFK over alleged $250 million senior gold scam in Texas

US moves to restrict birthright citizenship for children of foreign government employees: All you need to know

At least 22 killed in fire at wedding party in Congo’s Kinshasa

Tech entrepreneur with Hollywood connections wanted by FBI after $35 million fraud. Who is fugitive ex-CEO Bernhard Fritsch?

'Second chance': Chimps used in hepatitis B experiments get comprehensive health checks in Liberia

Eight-time Grammy winner Art Garfunkel says Trump presidency has him considering leaving US: 'I don't like America's position at all'

At least 22 killed in fire at wedding party in Congo’s Kinshasa

Tech entrepreneur with Hollywood connections wanted by FBI after $35 million fraud. Who is fugitive ex-CEO Bernhard Fritsch?

'Second chance': Chimps used in hepatitis B experiments get comprehensive health checks in Liberia

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