Chile cancels $10bn project that threatened “World’s clearest skies”
The global scientific community is welcoming what many call a significant victory for astronomy after Chile’s environmental regulator confirmed the cancellation of a proposed...
US cities grapple with rapidly rising cost of living
A new analysis of U.S. urban affordability reveals that several of the nation’s largest metropolitan areas are experiencing some of the fastest increases in...
Return to traditional diet can reverse Nepal’s diabetes epidemic
A growing body of research indicates that reverting to Nepal’s traditional diet of lentils and rice may play a significant role in reversing the...
One in four homes in UK at flood risk by 2050
Large parts of the United Kingdom, stretching from Cornwall to County Down, have endured their wettest January on record, with relentless downpours continuing well...
Queen portrait coins spark debate in Australia as collectors rush to buy
Two commemorative coins released by the Royal Australian Mint to mark the centenary of Queen Elizabeth II’s birth have triggered widespread debate, with critics...
Dreams of K-pop stardom draw foreign youths to Seoul, but industry struggles
As the global popularity of K-pop continues to surge, South Korea has increasingly become a magnet for young people from across the world who...
Strict visa screening drives one-third drop in Canadian asylum claims
Canada has experienced a significant reduction in asylum claims since last year, with authorities attributing the decline largely to tighter scrutiny of temporary visas...
Hotels turn into summer camps as childcare goes beyond home
As school holidays stretch longer and the pressure to balance work and childcare intensifies, a growing number of families are looking beyond traditional solutions...
Read why February turns Turin into Italy’s most lively winter city!
While much of Italy slows down and slips into hibernation in February, Turin follows a very different rhythm. Nestled at the foot of the...