China lost more than 50% of its mangrove forests by the 2000s, now it has restored 22,500 hectares of the trees becoming one of the few countries on the globe where mangrove coverage is increasing

China lost more than 50% of its mangrove forests by the 2000s, now it has restored 22,500 hectares of the trees becoming one of the few countries on the globe where mangrove coverage is increasing |

Mangroves naturally occur along the southeast Chinese coast and traverse the provinces of Hainan, Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian and Taiwan. Thirty-seven mangrove tree species, representing 20 families and 25 genera have been documented in the country. Yet a remarkable decrease of species richness has taken place over the past 40 years in China, with the nation…

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How babies sleep around the world: 10 fascinating cultural traditions

How babies sleep around the world: 10 fascinating cultural traditions

There is no single “right” way to help a baby sleep. Around the world, families have developed bedtime traditions shaped by culture, climate, family structure and generations of experience. While modern parenting advice often focuses on sleep schedules and independent sleep, many communities continue to embrace age-old practices centred on closeness, routine and comfort. Here…

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Ousted PM Sheikh Hasina plans Bangladesh return: 'I may be killed, I may be sent to prison'

Ousted PM Sheikh Hasina plans Bangladesh return: ‘I may be killed, I may be sent to prison’

Bangladesh’s ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said she was determined to return to her country by December despite facing the possibility of arrest, imprisonment or even execution.The 78-year-old former leader, who has been living in New Delhi since fleeing Bangladesh in August 2024, said she was prepared to face the consequences of returning…

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Power bank catches fire on China Eastern Airlines flight; video raises concerns about lithium-ion batteries: List of things not allowed in flight

Lithium-Ion Batteries: Power bank catches fire on China Eastern Airlines flight; video raises concerns about lithium-ion batteries: List of things not allowed in flight

Lithium-ion battery scare on China Eastern flight: Things you can’t bring on a plane A terrifying incident aboard a China Eastern Airlines flight has gone viral after a power bank suddenly burst into flames inside an overhead luggage compartment shortly after the aircraft landed at Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport in China. A video uploaded by…

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Yash Thakur's untold story: Karate, rejections, father's dream and India's newest pace hope | Cricket News

Yash Thakur’s untold story: Karate, rejections, father’s dream and India’s newest pace hope | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Zimbabwe has become India’s preferred destination to bring in young talent. Just like in 2024, when Abhishek Sharma, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Sai Sudharsan and Tushar Deshpande received their maiden India caps, this year’s tour also saw Ashok Sharma and Yash Thakur make their T20I debuts. The series also marked the return of…

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In 2001, scientists released beetles to fight an invasive tree. Years later, an endangered bird had lost 94% of its habitat along one western river

In 2001, scientists released beetles to fight an invasive tree. Years later, an endangered bird had lost 94% of its habitat along one western river | World News

The breeding grounds of the Southwestern Willow Flycatcher stretch across thousands of kilometres of rivers and streams in the American Southwest, yet much of its habitat has long been difficult to assess in a consistent way. Thick vegetation, changing river systems and seasonal drought all make monitoring the small migratory bird a complex task. A…

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