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The Portuguese island of Madeira is using a small hiking fee to protect its stunning trails from overcrowding. All proceeds fund conservation and maintenance to keep the volcanic island beautiful for generations.
One of Portugal's most spectacular hiking routes is welcoming adventurers back after a two-year restoration following wildfire damage. The 7km mountain trail connects three peaks soaring above the clouds.
What scientists thought was one Amazonian bird species turned out to be five distinct species, including two brand new to science. Researchers used artificial intelligence and vocal analysis to uncover hidden biodiversity in Earth's richest rainforest.
The number of female scientists and engineers across the European Union has more than doubled in 16 years, jumping from 3.4 million to 7.9 million. In some regions, women now outnumber men in these critical fields.
Scientists at Rutgers have identified a gene variant that may explain why mental illnesses like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder run in families. The discovery could transform how doctors treat these conditions.
Portugal is deploying 340 specially trained police officers to airports this July to eliminate long border control queues. The move comes after recent bottlenecks frustrated travelers, particularly at Lisbon's airport.