Wreckage of lost ship USS Indianapolis found after seven decades
by Maggy Donaldson Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Researchers announced Saturday they discovered wreckage of the lost warship…
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Environment
Former endangered sea turtles arrive on Mexico beach to lay eggs
The Olive Ridley Sea Turtles, protected since the 1990 law forbidding the consumption and sale of their eggs, arrive on…
7 years ago
Sea of clouds turns central China’s forest park into fairyland
ZHANGJIAJIE CITY, China (CCTV) -- A sea of clouds has turned a national forest park in Zhangjiajie of central China's…
7 years ago
Melting of Greenland glacier to speed up: study
MIAMI, United States (AFP) -- The Greenland ice sheet is likely to melt faster in the years to come, despite a…
7 years ago
Giant tortoise that fled Japan zoo found 140 metres away
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- A giant tortoise that made a break from a Japanese zoo has been found safe and sound…
7 years ago
Two lung diseases killed 3.6 million in 2015, says study; smoking, pollution, indoor cooking seen as culprits
Paris, France (AFP) -- The two most common chronic lung diseases claimed 3.6 million lives worldwide in 2015, according…
7 years ago
Lemurs offer vocal clues to human socialization
VIENNA, Austria (Reuters) -- Lemurs hum to protect them from predators and increase social cohesion within their troop, according to…
7 years ago
Climate change will cut crop yields: study
MIAMI, United States (AFP) -- Climate change will have a negative effect on key crops such as wheat, rice, and…
7 years ago
Sea turtles lay eggs on protected Mexican beach
PLAYA LA ESCOBILLA, Mexico (Reuters) - Mexico's beautiful Playa La Escobilla was crawling with nesting marine turtles this weekend as…
7 years ago
Planet marks new highs for heat, pollutants, sea level in 2016: report
by Jean-Louis Santini with Kerry Sheridan in Miami Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The Earth set a…
7 years ago
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