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The Dominican Republic has struggled in recent years with rising deforestation and its effect on water supplies. Replanting has had a powerful effect on a precious resource.

Historians say there were three popes of North African descent, the last one more than 1,500 years ago.

It is not yet clear who will be held responsible for the cost of repairing Rothko's Grey, Orange on Maroon, No. 8.

Een middeleeuwse prostituee in Aalst heeft haar baby wellicht met veel zorg proberen groot te brengen, zo leert archeologisch onderzoek met nieuwe technieken op een bijna 30 jaar oude vondst. Het babyskeletje dat in 1998 werd ontdekt in de resten van een middeleeuws bordeel, kleurt zo het clichébeeld uit de klassieke historische bronnen weer wat bij.

UPFs, such as crisps, biscuits, ice cream, hot dogs and fizzy drinks, are increasingly common in diets worldwide.

Artificial intelligence is increasing being used to guide investments but risks remain.

The British Antarctic Survey hope the new technology will change what we know about global warming.

Colonel Archibald Gracie's letter from onboard the ill-fated ocean liner has been described as "prophetic".

Much of the US relies heavily on non-career firefighters, but their ranks are dwindling. If the problem doesn't abate, there's a lot at stake.

Two broods of cicadas have started emerging simultaneously for the first time in 200 years. It's loud, messy and very interesting.

The EU says its concerned the platforms algorithms "stimulate behavioural addictions in children."

A race for the lunar surface's resources is currently under way. What’s to stop a Wild West opening up?

Middle-aged spread cannot be blamed on a waning metabolism, according to researchers.

Regular exercise in old age has as powerful an effect on life expectancy as giving up smoking, a study suggests.

Humanoid robots are attracting a lot of investment but will China dominate the industry?

A print of Queen Beatrix is among 46 artworks officials fear will never be recovered.

North Sentinel is home to a tribe that does not have contact with the outside world.

Margot Simond, a French U18 slalom champion, dies after a training accident in Val d'Isere.

The US president speeds up permits for a practice opposed by many countries and environmentalists.

After a deadly militant attack in Kashmir, India suspended a key water treaty with neighbouring Pakistan.

The prediction caused panic weeks after a 7.7 magnitude quake killed 3,500 people, authorities say.

Sophie Lloyd disguised herself as a man to join the Magic Circle in 1991, when female magicians were not allowed membership.

Face-scanning apps, social media influencers and toxic beauty standards are fuelling China's cosmetic surgery boom.

The mission will explore new ways of reducing the cost of feeding an astronaut.

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