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Wild and Wonderful Saiga is No Longer Endangered with a Million Roaming Now in Central Asia
Decades of hard work on the part of national and international conservation partners have reaped rich rewards for the saiga, one of the world’s...
Bumblebees are Hitting Back at Asian Hornets With Top-Tier Combat Skills, Reveals Research
Bumblebees have top-tier combat skills when targeted by Asian hornets, reveals new research.
Buff-tailed bumblebees drop to the ground when hornets attack—carrying the pests down...
4,000-Year-Old Pyramid Rises From the Soil of Kazakhstan–First of its Kind Ever Found on the Eurasian Steppes
A large hexagonal step pyramid has been discovered in the most unlikely place: the grassy steppes of Kazakhstan.
While typical of Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Mesoamerican, Nubian,...
New Tallest Tree in Asia–a 335-Foot Cypress Shows There’s Plenty Left in the World to Discover
China is a big country with big buildings, big cities, big rivers, and a big population. But the nation's penchant for big isn't just...
400-Year-old Ming Dynasty Table Worth $80k Inherited From Relative Who Loved Anything Asian
While modest, this simple table has a special secret—the artisans who crafted it lived more than 400 years ago.
The rare rosewood table, standing 31...
Lions in India Get New Sanctuary as Numbers of Asiatic Lions Soar in Their Last Stronghold
The Indian state of Gujarat is the only place outside of Africa where one can hear the roar of a lion in its natural...
Blind Dog Saved from Puppy Farm and Euthanasia Blossoming in New Home
A woman who needed help fostering a blind dog named Beau ended up finding both it, and a forever home for him after the...
Honda to Introduce 10 New Electric Motorcycles and Scooters to Ease Air Pollution in Asia’s Megacities
Honda, who created the most-produced motor vehicle in history with the Super Cub scooter, is offering 10 new fully-electric motorbikes to ease air pollution...
Sex Pheromones Could Help Stop Asian Giant Hornets from Invading UK and ‘Wreaking Havoc’
Sex pheromones could help stop 'murder hornets' from invading the UK and elsewhere and wreaking havoc, according to a new study.
The stimulating odors produced...
Beavers Saved From Euthanasia Transform and Replenish Rivers in the Utah Desert
Beavers and their dams can positively impact essentially any environment they're placed in, even the scorching heat of the Moab Desert in Utah. And...
First Wind Turbine Designed to Harness Typhoon Energy is Erected in Storm-prone Asia, Soon Tested by 154 mph Winds
We often hear of "harnessing the power of nature" to generate electricity through renewables, but what if there were a way to harness the...
French Beekeeper Invents a Trap to Take on Asian Hornets Decimating Bee Populations in Europe
A beekeeper was so devastated five years ago when all his bee hives were destroyed by Asian hornets, he vowed to figure out a...
For the First Time in 170 Years, Asia’s Longest-Missing Bird is Seen in Indonesia
In the birdwatching equivalent of discovering the site of the city of Troy, Asia's longest-missing bird has been found in Indonesia.
For 170 years, the...
4 Major Asian Nations Cancel 80% of Planned Coal Power Projects After Fossil Fuel Market Crashes in 2020
Indonesia, Vietnam, Bangladesh, and the Philippines have canceled nearly 45 gigawatts of proposed coal power projects, a figure equal to more than one-quarter of...
Malnutrition Across India Has Plummeted By 60 Million–And Most of Asia Has a Similar Success Story
India decreased the number of people suffering from malnutrition by 60 million—a 21% drop in just 15 years—and other Asian nations saw similar gains.
Hombre Vestido de Batman Ha Rescatado a Docenas de Mascotas Refugiadas de la Eutanasia
No todos los héroes usan capas, pero este hombre ha salvado a una docena de perros y gatos de la eutanasia, y lo ha...
Guy Dressed as Batman Has Rescued Dozens of Shelter Pets From Euthanasia
This real-life superhero has rescued dozens of shelter pets in distress – and he has done it all while trying to stay anonymously dressed as Batman.
Matches Made in Heaven (and Jail): Look at the Troubled Dogs Saved From Euthanasia by Doting Inmates
This program saves rescue dogs from euthanizaton by pairing them with inmates who find rehabilitation in working with the troubled pups.
First Asian Country Rules in Favor of Same-sex Marriage
Taiwan has just become the first Asian country to begin the process of legalizing same-sex marriage.
The nation's highest court, the council of grand justices, ruled...
Taiwan Becomes First Asian Country to Ban Consumption of Dogs, Cats
In a landmark amendment to their pre-existing laws, Taiwan has become the first country in Asia to totally ban the consumption of dog and...