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Saturday, June 7, 2025

Hyper-realistic dolls fascinate and creep out Brazil

Some of the so-called "reborn" dolls cry, suck dummies, pee, have nails, eyelashes and veins. But what really sets them apart from traditional dolls with waxy, smooth complexion is their puckered features and blotchy skin.

AFP|Published

Fugitive capybara caught by zoo after two months on run

Capybaras are native to South America but in recent years have become popular attractions at zoos worldwide

AFP|Published

Mystery 'golden egg' found on ocean floor

American scientists have discovered a mysterious dome-shaped specimen deep on the Alaskan seafloor, but nobody knows for sure what it is.

AFP|Published

Coral frozen in time throws lifeline for Great Barrier Reef

The world's largest store of cryogenically frozen coral is a frosty Noah's Ark for an ecosystem that scientists warn could be the first to disappear if climate change is not combatted fast enough.

AFP|Published

We finally may be able to rid the world of mosquitoes. But should we?

The question is no longer hypothetical. In recent years, scientists have devised powerful genetic tools that may be able to eradicate mosquitoes and other pests once and for all.

The Washington Post|Published

Kyiv exhibition helps relieve stress of war

Russia's invasion has triggered a mental health crisis in Ukraine, with more than half of respondents to a recent survey feeling "anxiety and tension" . If only for a brief moment, the installations offer visitors a much-needed mental break from the war and help them release tension, cry or smile a little.

AFP|Published

Emirates reviews Russia flights as Ukraine expands drone use

Emirates has built “cast-iron” contingency plans into its operations, including carrying enough fuel to allow pilots to turn back if necessary from Russian airspace or Moscow-area landings, Clark said. “If there’s any sign of trouble we’re out. ”

Bloomberg|Published

As the fight moves beyond the front, Ukraine devises drone hunters

A battle is shaping up in the skies over Ukraine and Russia, as the ingenuity of drone engineers on both sides opens up new opportunities and threats far behind the front lines.

Bloomberg|Published

Thousands of Ukraine’s children vanished into Russia. This one made it back.

As many as 100 000 Ukrainian children have gone missing. Finding them is slow and excruciating because Russia changes their names, their place of birth, their date of birth. All ties are cut.

The Washington Post|Published