Global warming is heating up the ocean, which creates storms with stronger winds and heavier rain.
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Climate change is encouraging the insects to spread across Europe, leading to outbreaks in diseases like dengue fever and West Nile virus.
Climate change is encouraging the insects to spread across Europe, leading to outbreaks in diseases like dengue fever and West Nile virus.
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New measures from Meta aim to protect users under 18 from harmful content, but some say the moves don’t go far enough to protect safety, mental health.
Karin Tabira, who lives in the southern Kumamoto region, has passed a special test to prepare fugu.
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Chinese traditional medicine recommends the dish as a way to reduce the body’s internal heat, so try making this lower-sugar version at home!
Study finds that storms are forming closer to coasts and lasting longer over land, posing risks to the millions who live in the region.
Storms are forming closer to coasts and lasting longer over land, researchers said.
Some characters look like the word they represent, making them a good way to start learning the language.
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Build confidence and learn to express yourself by learning how to politely say no, says Cherrie Chung from Insight Counselling.
The Poozeum museum in Arizona showcases over 7,000 coprolites, revealing insights into prehistoric diets and the world of fossilised faeces.
Vets carefully remove horns to deter poachers, aiming to save the endangered species.
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False information about this virus is spreading online, so here’s what you should know about mpox.
Outbreak in several African countries has sparked the spread of disinformation online about symptoms, transmission and treatment.
This handy tool is great for finding hues that complement each other.
Canine owners are splurging on ceremonies for their pets against backdrop of low human marriage rates.
Kathy Ng Yiu-fan from Kat-Spirit Nutrition Centre says to enjoy these seasonal treats in moderation, as they contain a lot of fat and sugar, and offers up her own recipe.
There is a lot of false information about the virus online, so don’t believe everything you see!
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The day before school begins each week, it can be tough to think about all the work that needs to be done.
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Rover was sent as part of China’s Mars Mission and can withstand freezing temperatures and dust.
One of our most important senses helps us decide if food is safe to eat and pushes us to consume the nutrients we need.
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