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Madagascar opens up national parks in bid to boost eco-tourism
Target Madagascar continues this week in the south west of the island, in one of Madagascar’s 43 national nature reserves.Target Madagascar continues this week in the south west of the island, in one of Madagascar’s 43 national nature reserves.
DRC: Kahuzi-Biega National Park endangered
The Kahuzi-Biega National Park in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is under threat.The Kahuzi-Biega National Park in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is under threat.
More than a mirage: tropical biodome opens in Dubai
Boasting hundreds of species of tropical flora, fauna and wildlife, The Green Planet has opened in Dubai.Boasting hundreds of species of tropical flora, fauna and wildlife, The Green Planet has opened in Dubai.
Coral bleaching in Japan the worst in 20 years, say scientists
Scientists say coral bleaching is getting worse in southwestern Japan.Scientists say coral bleaching is getting worse in southwestern Japan.
Iceland: Puffin snorkeling!
Puffin snorkeling is the latest craze to hit Grimsey with tourists flocking to the Icelandic Island in the arctic circle to give it a go.Puffin snorkeling is the latest craze to hit Grimsey with tourists flocking to the Icelandic Island in the arctic circle to give it a go.
Polar research warms up
In this edition of Futuris we travel to northern Sweden, some 150km inside the Arctic Circle where winter temperatures can fall to -45ºc.In this edition of Futuris we travel to northern Sweden, some 150km inside the Arctic Circle where winter temperatures can fall to -45ºc.
Takeaway: polar research warms up
Nice place to be a researcher, isn’t it? But that’s only because now it’s summer. In winter, temperatures reach here -45ºC. These biologistsNice place to be a researcher, isn’t it? But that’s only because now it’s summer. In winter, temperatures reach here -45ºC. These biologists
Skincare science under the sea
Marine biodiversity is rich in sources for medicine and cosmetic science, as Spanish researchers are discovering on the Mediterranean coast.Marine biodiversity is rich in sources for medicine and cosmetic science, as Spanish researchers are discovering on the Mediterranean coast.
Takeaway: the secret of youth
Underwater species can help us stay young Scientists are looking for new bioactive molecules in marine invertebrates Bioactive molecules can prevent ageing and age-related diseases Selected invertebraUnderwater species can help us stay young Scientists are looking for new bioactive molecules in marine invertebrates Bioactive molecules can prevent ageing and age-related diseases Selected invertebra
Can sea snails accelerate a cure for cancer?
From the ocean to the science lab, researchers are investigating whether a chemical found in sea snails may be used to tackle chemo-resistant cancers.From the ocean to the science lab, researchers are investigating whether a chemical found in sea snails may be used to tackle chemo-resistant cancers.
Postcards from Japan: Hiking on Yakushima island
This week in Postcards we visit Yakushima island off the southernmost tip of mainland JapanThis week in Postcards we visit Yakushima island off the southernmost tip of mainland Japan
A lush island paradise of mountains and ancient trees
It is known as the ‘alps of the sea’, a natural gem that lies about 60 kilometres off the southernmost tip of mainland Japan, where some of theIt is known as the ‘alps of the sea’, a natural gem that lies about 60 kilometres off the southernmost tip of mainland Japan, where some of the
'Hairy Panic' engulfs houses in Australian town
In Australia it’s known as “Hairy Panic”. Amid very dry conditions, tumbleweeds which form from dead grass have been blowing in from fields andIn Australia it’s known as “Hairy Panic”. Amid very dry conditions, tumbleweeds which form from dead grass have been blowing in from fields and
Coastline of discovery
In this edition of “Oman Life” we explore the country’s stunning coastline and discover the rich sea life including the endangered green turtle. OurIn this edition of “Oman Life” we explore the country’s stunning coastline and discover the rich sea life including the endangered green turtle. Our
Traveller's diary: Oman and the sea
Our second Oman Life adventure kicked off at the marina in Muscat where we had the chance to spend the day on a very special boat known as a DhowOur second Oman Life adventure kicked off at the marina in Muscat where we had the chance to spend the day on a very special boat known as a Dhow
Macedonian Postcards: The Mavrovo National Park
In this episode of Postcards we visit the largest of the three Macedonian national parksIn this episode of Postcards we visit the largest of the three Macedonian national parks
An escape into the great Macedonian outdoors
Anyone looking for an escape into the great Macedonian outdoors should not miss the Mavrovo National Park, a site of sensational natural beauty inAnyone looking for an escape into the great Macedonian outdoors should not miss the Mavrovo National Park, a site of sensational natural beauty in
Mediterranean Eden: The greening of Monaco
The most striking thing when you arrive in Monaco is the density of the urban landscape. And yet, if you look closely, on the roofs, between theThe most striking thing when you arrive in Monaco is the density of the urban landscape. And yet, if you look closely, on the roofs, between the
Green tales
I came back from Monaco’s gardens my head packed with nice little green stories. I have to admit I was not expecting much from these gardensI came back from Monaco’s gardens my head packed with nice little green stories. I have to admit I was not expecting much from these gardens
Macedonian Postcards: Matka Canyon, Skopje
Our new series of Postcards begins near the Macedonian capitalOur new series of Postcards begins near the Macedonian capital
The magical retreat near Skopje
If you ask people in Skopje, the Macedonian capital, where they prefer to go for a day-trip when they want to get away from the hustle and bustle ofIf you ask people in Skopje, the Macedonian capital, where they prefer to go for a day-trip when they want to get away from the hustle and bustle of
Battle for Italy's olive trees: deadly bacteria devastating groves in Apulia
The spectre of an agricultural catastrophe hangs over southern Italy with the spread of a bacteria that is devastating olive tree groves. XylellaThe spectre of an agricultural catastrophe hangs over southern Italy with the spread of a bacteria that is devastating olive tree groves. Xylella
Do you know: do fish feel global warming?
Do fish have feelings, and if so, how do they feel about climate change? Marine biologist Ana Maulvault from the Portuguese Institute for the Sea andDo fish have feelings, and if so, how do they feel about climate change? Marine biologist Ana Maulvault from the Portuguese Institute for the Sea and
Do you know: roots or branches, which grow faster?
Roots are the hidden part of plants, and much is still unknown about how their invisible architecture affects the growth of plants and treesRoots are the hidden part of plants, and much is still unknown about how their invisible architecture affects the growth of plants and trees
Monaco: dedicated to the sea
Backed into France, the 2 square kilometres of Monaco resolutely look out to sea. Euronews met the people who have dedicated their lives to theBacked into France, the 2 square kilometres of Monaco resolutely look out to sea. Euronews met the people who have dedicated their lives to the
Monaco, the sea, and the lonely turtle
The omnipresence of the sea is the first thing that strikes you when you arrive in Monaco. The so-called “ Rock “ is tiny indeed – less than oneThe omnipresence of the sea is the first thing that strikes you when you arrive in Monaco. The so-called “ Rock “ is tiny indeed – less than one
Ouch! - new species of deadly jellyfish found in Australia
A new species of venomous jellyfish has been found off the coast of Western Australia. The Keesingia gigas is one of two recently-discovered typesA new species of venomous jellyfish has been found off the coast of Western Australia. The Keesingia gigas is one of two recently-discovered types
Idyllic scenes on the Macedonian nature trail
Towering mountains and an untouched landscape as far as the eye can see – in this edition of Macedonian Life we discover an idyllic countryside andTowering mountains and an untouched landscape as far as the eye can see – in this edition of Macedonian Life we discover an idyllic countryside and
Traveller's diary: nature experience
Lake Dojran is a really tranquil place. The lake is beautiful and although it’s only 10 metres deep it’s brimming with life. At least 15 types ofLake Dojran is a really tranquil place. The lake is beautiful and although it’s only 10 metres deep it’s brimming with life. At least 15 types of
New baby at the Berlin zoo
Officially presented on Tuesday, this baby hippopotamus was born on October 23 at Berlin zoo.Officially presented on Tuesday, this baby hippopotamus was born on October 23 at Berlin zoo.