In the highlands of Southern Tibet, Nepal, and the Indian Himalayas, certain plants have been cherished for centuries. These aren't just any plants; they're deeply rooted in the traditions of Tantric Buddhism. People here burn branches of Juniperus indica Bertol and Rhododendron anthopogon D. Don. W
In Melbourne, a synagogue came under attack when a man allegedly set fire to its front door. This happened on a Friday night while around 20 people were inside having dinner. Luckily, everyone got out safely, but the incident has raised serious concerns. Police are now investigating whether this at
Japan is no stranger to earthquakes, but recent tremors have sparked quite a stir. Over 1, 000 quakes have shaken the Kagoshima prefecture in just two weeks. The strongest so far was a 5. 5-magnitude quake near Kyushu island. This has led to some people getting worried and even evacuating. Rumors a
North Korea has unveiled a lavish beach resort, but don't expect it to welcome the world anytime soon. The Wonsan Kalma Coastal Tourist Area, located on the eastern coast, boasts around 400 buildings, including high-rise hotels and villas, catering to about 20, 000 guests. The complex also features
In the Gulf of Suez, a unique type of oil reservoir is gaining attention. These reservoirs are not made of typical rock layers but of fractured basement rock, like weathered granite. The Geisum Oil Field, located in the southern part of the Gulf, is a prime example of where these types of reservoirs
Microbes are everywhere, even in freezing places like glaciers. Some of these cold-loving microbes have special proteins called CryoRhodopsins, or CryoRs for short. These proteins are like tiny sensors that help the microbes detect ultraviolet (UV) light. What makes CryoRs unique is a special amino
Botulism is a serious illness that can make it hard to breathe. Nurses in intensive care had to step up and take charge. They helped a patient wean off a breathing machine. This was no easy task. The patient was very sick. The nurses had to think on their feet and act fast. The patient was a big pa
In the vast and untamed landscapes of Zambia, a heartbreaking incident unfolded. Two women, one from the UK and the other from New Zealand, lost their lives in a national park. They were on a walking safari, a popular activity for tourists seeking to experience nature up close. The women, both in t
On the Greek island of Crete, a wildfire has been causing chaos. Strong winds have made it hard for firefighters to control the blaze. The fire started near Ierapetra on the southern coast. It has forced thousands of people to leave their hotels and homes. About 5, 000 tourists had to be evacuated.
The BBC is in hot water after a messy situation at Glastonbury. They let a band, Bob Vylan, perform live even though they knew the act was risky. The performance included some really offensive stuff, and the BBC is now saying sorry. Tim Davie, the big boss at the BBC, sent a message to his team. He
