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A Malaysian company, DurianBB, is transforming the world’s most divisive fruit, durian, into a cultural and entertainment phenomenon. In Kuala Lumpur, the company operates DurianBB World, a mini theme park featuring interactive games, durian-based desserts, and daily classes on the fruit’s history and cultivation. Visitors can participate in carnival-style durian games, attend science-themed workshops, and […]

Adidas has issued a public apology following accusations of cultural appropriation regarding its “Oaxaca Slip-On” sandal, designed by Mexican-American designer Willy Chavarria. The shoe, featuring a modern sneaker sole combined with braided leather straps, closely resembles traditional huarache sandals handcrafted by the Zapotec Indigenous community in Villa Hidalgo Yalalag, Oaxaca. The design was produced without

The UK government has agreed to pay around $4 million (£2.9 million) in compensation to more than 7,700 residents near Kenya’s Lolldaiga Wildlife Conservancy after a British military exercise in March 2021 ignited a devastating wildfire. The blaze consumed 12,000 acres, destroyed homes, and severely damaged wildlife habitats, leaving behind unexploded ordnance that continued to

Australia’s largest lake, Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre, is undergoing a stunning transformation from a dry salt flat to a vibrant water-filled oasis. Normally a vast, arid expanse in the heart of the Outback, the lake is experiencing its fourth filling in 160 years, triggered by exceptional rainfall in Queensland that flooded rivers and channels feeding into

The African Union (AU) has launched a strong campaign urging countries, schools, and international organizations to replace the outdated Mercator projection with the Equal Earth map, which accurately represents Africa’s true size. The Mercator map, created in 1569 for navigation purposes, enlarges regions near the poles and shrinks those near the equator, misleadingly portraying Greenland

Scientists have recently observed an extraordinary event in which a dolphin followed a whale all the way to the ocean floor, a behavior rarely documented in marine research. The interaction, captured on video, shows the dolphin swimming alongside the whale as it descended hundreds of meters into the deep sea. Researchers believe this may represent

Minnesota has officially approved its first stand-alone battery energy storage system, a significant milestone for the state’s clean energy ambitions. The 150-megawatt Snowshoe Energy Storage Project, developed by Spearmint Energy, will be built on an 18-acre site near Byron, west of Rochester. Unlike earlier battery projects in the state, which were paired with solar installations,

Construction of Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Tower has surged forward, now reaching the 70th floor as of mid-2025. When completed, it will surpass 1,000 meters, overtaking Dubai’s Burj Khalifa and claiming the title of the tallest building in the world. Designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture and overseen by the Kingdom Holding Company, the

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of British Columbia and published in Nature Food (2025) has revealed that if global food trade were to suddenly halt, Guyana would be the only country capable of fully feeding its population across all major food categories, including grains, pulses, fruits, vegetables, dairy, meat, and fish.

Environmental groups warn that the U.S. recreational vehicle industry is fueling large-scale deforestation in Borneo by relying heavily on tropical wood for production. A joint investigation by Earthsight and Auriga Nusantara found that plywood made from rainforest trees, particularly “lauan,” is widely used in RV interiors and exteriors. Major manufacturers such as Jayco, Winnebago, and