S. Korea’s Sinan islands enjoy purple patch
Inspired by the wild balloon flowers that grow across the islands, the county decided to turn the two islands into "Purple Island".
New bridge project across Songkhla Lake a threat to endangered Irrawaddy dolphins
A construction project across Songkhla Lake in the South of Thailand has raised concerns for environmental resources, including the endangered Irrawaddy dolphins.
Cancelled T-Rex auction sparks calls for respect of copyright, more transparency on ‘real bones’
The Tyrannosaurus rex (T-rex) Shen was initially expected to fetch between US$15 million and US$25 million at the auction on Nov 30.
Japan’s Aichi Pref. park awash in pink cherry blossoms and fall foliage
In autumn, the park’s about 1,200 cherry trees flower in pink side by side with the bright red foliage of maple trees, offering visitors a rare spectacle.
Tourists flock to Bueng Boraphet to catch a sea of beautiful lotuses
The cold temperature draws thousands of migratory birds to Bueng Boraphet, also making this spot ideal for birdwatching.
Fantastic comeback birds and where to find them in Singapore
Twenty-four species of birds are bouncing back in Singapore, according to the latest assessment of the conservation status of 413 bird species here published in September.
Nepali botanist discovers species of Impatiens new to science
Dr Bhakta Bahadur Raskoti discovered the new species while collecting plant samples for his botanical survey in Myagdi district in 2011.
New bridge project across Songkhla Lake a threat to Irrawaddy dolphins?
Many freshwater dolphins, including Irrawaddy species, are facing various threats, such as wastewater pollution, habitat destruction, dam construction and overfishing.
Can Indonesia save North Sumatran forests with local Batak wisdom?
Passed down for generations, some believe that local Batak wisdom is the solution to deforestation.
Caring for mangroves is just as important as restoring them: Experts
Keeping existing ones intact could keep even up to 32 million tonnes from being emitted per year until 2030.