Japanese student gamifies tsunami evacuation drill with nighttime quake scenario
It simulates escaping from a tsunami with a physically disabled individual, which means one member of each five-person group wore sunglasses and earplugs.
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‘Fiercest, most damaging invasive weed’ spreading in rivers, lakes across Japan
The plant grows in clusters in rivers and waterways, clogging drainage systems and increasing disaster risks.
Living with tigers in Bhutan
For villagers in Changarzam, conservation success has come with a heavy cost. Each night, they hope their cattle will be safe until morning.
Elusive wild flat-headed cat rediscovered in Thailand
The country's Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation and Panthera Thailand said that camera traps had captured images of the species multiple times in 2024…
Return of Tokyo zoo’s pandas will make Japan panda-less for first time in 50 years
There are no prospects for new loans amid deteriorating bilateral relations.
Year-end 2025: Philippines’ record flood control corruption unravels
Months after these revelations, the Inquirer revisits the government’s actions so far in probing the flood control scandal.
A grieving street dog in Bangladesh and reflections on environmental humanities
The headline that ignites public outrage—"Cruel housewife kills eight puppies"—is just the tip of a long, submerged pyramid of stories, the writer argues. Beneath it are…
Chinese zoos keep animals warm to protect against winter chill
To ensure the animals' comfort, specific measures have been implemented, such as the installation of heat lamps, air conditioning, and underfloor heating.
‘Rafflesia’ or ‘padma’? Debate renewed over renaming rare flower found in Indonesia’s West Sumatra
The concerns hinged on whether the Rafflesia, which was named after a European colonial figure, should be renamed to better represent its Southeast Asian origin and remove its…
Nepal’s Alital lake regains prominence as conservation and tourism efforts accelerate
Local authorities say improved management, infrastructure and rising visitor interest are helping revive the potential of the scenic lake in Dadeldhura.