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Nearly a decade after Vine shut down, a new app called Divine is reviving the beloved platform's 6-second video format with a refreshing twist: no algorithms. Creator Rabble is betting that giving users control over their feeds again will feel like a breath of fresh air.
A spiral-bloomed climbing plant called corkscrew vine attracts hummingbirds better than typical feeders and blooms all summer long. It's easy to grow, works in containers, and provides exactly what hummingbirds need.
The beloved six-second video app Vine is making a comeback as Divine, and it's bringing back creativity-first content with a twist: absolutely no AI-generated videos allowed. With original funding from Jack Dorsey and a mission to put creators back in control, this reboot feels like a breath of fresh air.
Scientists in Borneo discovered that simply cutting back invasive vines helps logged forests grow three times faster than replanting trees alone. This simple, cost-effective method could transform how we restore tropical forests worldwide.
Japanese researchers discovered that cats overwhelmingly choose silver vine over catnip, challenging what we thought we knew about feline favorites. The findings could improve animal welfare and help conservation efforts for endangered cat species.
British rider Sam Watson claimed victory in the Tour Down Under prologue by less than a second, while Australian favorite Jay Vine delivered a strong fourth-place finish. The thrilling opening sets up what could be the hardest edition in the race's 26-year history.
Australian cyclist Jay Vine bounced back from a kangaroo collision to win the Tour Down Under, proving that not even wildlife can stop a champion. Despite losing three teammates to crashes and being knocked off his bike at 30 mph, Vine secured victory with grit and determination.
Australian cyclist Jay Vine bounced back from being knocked off his bike by a kangaroo to win the Tour Down Under, proving nothing could stop his comeback story. Despite losing most of his team to crashes and facing a bizarre wildlife encounter at 50 kph, Vine claimed victory in his home race.
Italian researchers discovered that installing solar panels above vineyards doesn't just generate clean energy. It actually improves grape quality and helps vines survive summer heat.
Jay Vine crossed the finish line to win the Tour Down Under, not realizing he'd been racing with a fractured wrist after hitting a kangaroo. The 30-year-old Australian completed the grueling final stage and claimed victory before doctors discovered the serious injury.
When clean energy construction uprooted native California pipevines, young volunteers sprang into action to rescue the plants critical to a rare butterfly species. Their quick work may turn a pile of discarded vines into hundreds of new plants.
What looks like "carnage" is actually hope taking root at Minute Man National Historical Park. Crews are removing invasive vines strangling 40 ash trees to give new forests a fighting chance.
While Australia's wine industry struggles with falling demand, one Hunter Valley winery is composting every grape skin and stem to feed its vines. Their zero-waste approach just earned them the nation's most prestigious farming award.
Scientists created a soft robot that can dress people automatically using air-powered vines that move like climbing ivy. The breakthrough could help elderly people, first responders, and cleanroom workers suit up without assistance.
Fijian farmers are reading wild yam vines, bee behavior, and breadfruit patterns to predict hurricanes months in advance. Pacific island nations are now combining these traditional methods with modern forecasting to better protect remote communities from extreme weather.
England is tightening waste carrier licensing after a cow named Beau Vine exposed how easily anyone could get approved to handle rubbish. Starting in 2027, waste operators will need identity checks and criminal background screening to help shut down rogue dumpers.
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Scientists in China discovered a climbing vine that's mastered an incredible survival trick: it grows fake berries that fool birds into spreading its cloned offspring across the landscape. The black-bulb yam can't reproduce sexually, so it evolved berry-like decoys to hitch rides to better growing spots.
After retiring in 2015, K T Francis transformed his family's struggling rubber farm into a thriving organic operation earning over Rs 35 lakh yearly. The former physical education teacher now grows rare coconut varieties, 1,000 pepper vines, and runs Kerala's only government-accredited Kuttiadi coconut nursery.
New Zealand's kiwifruit industry is celebrating another record harvest despite early cyclone fears, with growers embracing ecosystem-based farming that's creating healthier, more resilient orchards. The shift toward holistic growing practices is helping the nation produce what experts call "the world's healthiest fruit."
French vineyards are reviving an ancient practice called "vitiforestry" by planting trees alongside grapevines to protect crops from extreme weather. The results are already showing promise during heatwaves and frosts.
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