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Richard Whitehead, who made history completing 100 marathons as a double amputee in 2025, is returning to Malta's iconic race. The two-time Paralympic gold medalist represents how far inclusive sport has come.
Millions of people across Spain are tuning into live webcams to watch Iberian lynx, peregrine falcons, and storks in their natural habitats. What started as a scientific tool has become a beloved form of digital leisure, connecting people with nature without leaving home.
Scientists have discovered massive reserves of naturally occurring hydrogen deep underground that could meet global energy needs for two centuries without producing carbon emissions. Unlike manufactured hydrogen, this "white gold" energy source forms naturally through geological processes and costs nothing to make.
The small Mediterranean nation of Malta just became the 65th country to sign NASA's Artemis Accords, joining a growing global community committed to peaceful and responsible space exploration. This marks another milestone in humanity's united journey back to the Moon and beyond.
The North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro just earned the title of world's largest natural habitat zoo, giving 1,700 animals room to roam across sprawling, nature-inspired exhibits. Visitors can meet over 250 species living in spaces that mirror their wild homes.
Ireland and Malta just became the latest countries to sign the Artemis Accords, joining 66 nations committed to peaceful, collaborative space exploration. The signings mean nearly every European Union country now supports the international framework for exploring the Moon and beyond together.
While Mumbai floods paralyzed the city this week, Kolkata stays protected by 12,500 hectares of wetlands that absorb rainwater, treat sewage, and support thousands of livelihoods. This natural "sponge" proves nature can outperform concrete in the climate crisis.
Malta just became the first country in the world to give every citizen free access to premium AI tools. After completing a short online course, residents can use ChatGPT Plus for an entire year at no cost.
Scientists worldwide are turning to biomimicry, copying nature's billion-year-old designs to fight climate change with solutions that work with ecosystems instead of against them. From termite-inspired buildings to river systems that heal themselves, these nature-based approaches are proving both effective and sustainable.
Scientists studying how pythons survive on one massive meal per year discovered a natural molecule that helped obese mice lose 9% of their body weight. The finding could one day lead to new obesity treatments inspired by nature's most extreme eaters.
Malta International Airport is replacing diesel-powered ground equipment with electric alternatives in a major push to reduce aviation emissions. The airfield electrification programme marks a significant step toward cleaner air travel in the Mediterranean.
While Mumbai and other Indian cities struggle with monsoon flooding, Kolkata's massive East Kolkata Wetlands quietly absorb excess rainwater, treat sewage, and protect millions without concrete infrastructure. This 12,500-hectare natural system proves that working with nature can outperform traditional engineering.
A groundbreaking study of 38,000 people across 75 countries reveals that feeling emotionally bonded with nature consistently improves well-being, regardless of wealth or culture. The research shows this connection works everywhere from Nigeria to Japan.
At 84, Diego Villaseñor—ranked among the world's 100 best living architects—designs homes that celebrate nature as the star. His philosophy: beauty isn't decoration, it's essential to human wellbeing.
Musical ecologist Louis VI says humans are hardwired to understand nature's sounds, but modern life has drowned them out. In a new TED talk, he performs an original song synced with actual bird calls to help us hear the "ancient evolutionary wiring" we've forgotten.
A groundbreaking study of 38,000 people across 75 countries found that feeling emotionally connected to nature consistently improves mental health and life satisfaction. The benefits hold true worldwide, regardless of wealth, culture, or environment.
A photographer's nightly beach walks during COVID lockdown completely transformed his 40-year career, revealing hidden patterns in nature that now fill a new book designed to inspire anyone to protect our planet.
A Maltese chocolatier just unveiled the world's longest chocolate sculpture—a stunning 52-meter train made from 3,000kg of Belgian chocolate. Even better, the record-breaking creation is helping raise funds for hospice care in Malta and Italy.
A new smart bird feeder with AI technology is helping people reconnect with nature from their own homes. The device identifies over 10,000 bird species and sends alerts when feathered visitors stop by for a snack.
Scientists in Peru discovered five spider cousins glowing like tiny neon signs in the rainforest, each species showing off its own unique pattern. The glowing backs might be nature's way of helping these creatures find the right mate in the dark.
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