Great Barrier Reef risks ‘in danger’ World Heritage listing
A UNESCO report said warming seas and agricultural pollution had put the reef at risk and that its resilience had been "substantially compromised".
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Shingkhar Lauri: A picture of changing Bhutanese villages
“During three days of celebration, I got to observe the varied cultures—Ache Lhamo dance, especially”, the author writes.
Wild sunflowers in bloom in northwestern Dien Bien Province of Vietnam
The flower grows alone or in clusters, and the buds at the beginning of winter.
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.