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Residences

This Sri Lankan sanctuary hotel is a haven for wildlife lovers

Over the last 15 years, Vil Uyana has transformed 11 hectares of land into a conservation paradise.

Nature

Ship strikes threaten the 1.3 million whales left in our oceans

NGO World Sustainable Organisation has launched a certification campaign to raise awareness of the danger of ship strikes.

Nature

How do you count an ant colony?: London Zoo takes stock of its animals

Equipped with clipboards and calculators, zookeepers tried to keep a straight face while counting every resident at London Zoo.

Eco-Innovation

These Finnish trainers contain 21 cups of coffee

Recycling your coffee grounds could prevent a global bean shortage

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Culture news

Annual Greek cold water plunge causes a splash on day of Epiphany

Orthodox Christians across Greece came together for Epiphany Day with a dive into cold sea water in the name of retrieving a wooden cross.

Culture news

Serbia's Orthodox Christians gather for January's Christmas traditions

Though Serbia's COVID-19 figures are at new highs, hundreds attended the traditional Christmas Eve Divine Liturgy in the St. Sava temple in Belgrade, Serbia.

Culture news

Royal Mint unveils new coins of Queen to celebrate Platinum Jubilee

The Royal Mint in the UK has revealed additional commemorative coins for Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee. They feature a new portrait of the Queen on the back of a horse.

Living

Europe’s greenest city has free public transport and highways for bees

In this Baltic capital, being green is top of the agenda

Culture news

Anna Gasser: the athlete pushing the boundaries of female snowboarding

Sports that were once considered a fad, like Snowboarding and Skateboarding have in recent years seen entire cultures develop around them. Meet the woman helping that happen.

Culture news

Banksy-funded boat brings migrants to safety in Lampedusa

Thirty-one migrants sailing on an overcrowded wooden boat were rescued off the coast of Tunisia by the Banksy-funded Louise Michel vessel and taken to the small Italian island of Lampedusa.

Tech News

AI chatbots already talk to you but now they can tell how you feel

The automated answering service, trained using a human voice, is capable of breaking down sentences into sounds and tones so it can talk back and read a caller’s emotional state.

Art

How the new EU ink ban may be permanently scarring the tattoo industry

The EU Commission argues that tattoo artists have had plenty of time to prepare for the switch. A petition surpassing 160,000 signatures begs to differ.

Home

'Taste your TV': This professor has invented a 'lickable' screen

The device uses a carousel of 10 flavour canisters to render different tastes on a lickable transparent film that slides down over images of food.

Art

Bosnian artists paint giant mural to honour Michael Schumacher

The 3rd January 2022 marked Schumacher's 53rd birthday.

Culture news

The art of war: Taliban turn blast walls into propaganda art

An outdoor exhibit featuring destroyed US military hardware, vehicles and blast walls is on display in Ghazni, Afghanistan, as a reminder of the Taliban's return to power.

Destinations

Which tiny African nation has its very own ski resort?

Skiing in Africa is a thing, and here’s why you should try it out.

Food and Drink

Meet the man hoping to make Africa's first Michelin-starred restaurant

Congolese chef Dieuveil Malonga has visited 38 of Africa's 54 countries, bringing back an abundance with techniques and ingredients with him. Now his sights are are set on blending afro-fusion cuisine with fine dining.

Culture news

Meet Zhang Wenquan: China’s Olympic Games superfan collector

The construction worker's €55,000 collection will be displayed across schools and universities in the run-up to this year's Winter Olympics in Beijing.

Design

Which famous Russian travel route has been turned into a model city?

The well-known tourist path of cities east and north of Moscow have been recreated through a model display exhibit that features tiny transport systems, landmarks, and even tinier people.

Culture news

Cristiano Ronaldo statue in India's Goa, divides opinions of locals

A statue of Cristiano Ronaldo, commissioned to inspire the youth of India, has received backlash given Portugal's colonial past in the Goa region.