The president of French Polynesia has questioned whether 2024 Olympic surfing can go ahead at the planned site in Tahiti, saying he was concerned about safety and damage to coral from a planned judging tower.
Environment
Dec 3, 2023
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An Indian farmer whose extraordinary bond with a large bird made him a social media star has asked for his feathered friend to be set free after it was captured by wildlife authorities.
Plants & Animals
Apr 13, 2023
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For two weeks, an owl that escaped from New York's Central Park Zoo has flown from treetop to treetop, eluding capture and amassing legions of fans worried about its ability to survive alone in the big city.
Ecology
Feb 20, 2023
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7
Without Russian help, climate scientists worry how they'll keep up their important work of documenting warming in the Arctic.
Other
Mar 27, 2022
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In an online petition launched by Chanel Contos in February, thousands of women have now disclosed instances of sexual harrassment and assault when at school parties. The petition's author was calling for sexual consent ...
Social Sciences
Apr 12, 2021
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Recent allegations of sexual misconduct at parties involving private-school students have exposed the toxic culture in many schools.
Social Sciences
Mar 10, 2021
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A late-stage side effect of the coronavirus pandemic has turned up in Belgium, where a group of teenagers is begging to go back to school.
Education
Jan 13, 2021
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A team of international vets using tranquilliser darts, flatbreads and the soothing lyrics of Frank Sinatra conducted a medical examination Friday on Pakistan's only Asian elephant, ahead of his planned move to Cambodia.
Plants & Animals
Sep 4, 2020
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104
Thousands of people have signed a petition for koalas to be introduced to New Zealand to escape Australia's devastating bush fires, but the proposal has been given the thumbs down by officials.
Ecology
Jan 13, 2020
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7
Whether they support a cause or a candidate, online petitions must have a positive tone in their messages and move away from complaining and moralizing in order to succeed, research from FIU Business finds.
Social Sciences
Mar 15, 2019
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