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“It’s like trying to grow a tree in an oven”: Gold mining is sucking the Amazon rainforest dry.

Gold mining is literally sucking the Amazon rainforest dry, creating an environment where trees cannot grow, according to a new study. Researchers found that suction mining not only degrades the soil, it also drains moisture and traps heat, creating extreme conditions where even seedlings cannot survive. “It’s like trying to grow a tree in an

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Experts say video of Chinese paraglider Peng Yujiang appears to be manipulated using AI.

Video of a Chinese paraglider widely published by news media outlets around the world was at least partly manipulated by generative artificial intelligence tools, experts said. Remarkable footage of 55-year-old paraglider Peng Yujiang, whose face was encrusted with ice after reportedly being sucked into the upper atmosphere, was widely covered by Chinese and international media

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The kimono is more than just an artifact and more than mere clothing; it is a concept that artists will make their own.

The kimono garment, the national dress of Japan, carries within itself all of the magic and traditions of Japanese culture. The basic features of the kimono are fairly simple. It is a wrapped front garment with square sleeves that has a rectangular body where the left side is wrapped over the right, except in funerary

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Hobart hits: Eight new restaurants, bakeries, and bars in Tasmania’s capital

After a short hiatus, Australia’s most outlandish arts festival, Dark Mofo, is ready to once more engulf Hobart in June. Whether you’re heading south for the festivities, or just planning a winter weekender in Tassie, there’s been an influx of new dining and drinking destinations worth your while. From an exceptional bakery, to a nine-seat

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Hugh Jackman New Chapter with Sutton Foster Explained

Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness split has taken an unexpected turn with the Waiting actor opening up Her experience with ‘betrayal.’ The Wolverine star, 56, and his ex-wife, 69,announced their separation in September 2023, which appeared to be amicable. But Deborra has since seemingly hinted at adultery playing a part in their shocking split, releasing

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Trump Refuses to Speak to Elon Musk After Recent Disagreement

The conflict between U.S. President Donald Trump and the world’s richest individual, Elon Musk, is intensifying. In fact, Trump has reportedly ceased communication with Musk, according to a White House official. Previously, another White House official indicated that Trump and Musk would engage in a conversation to resolve their issues. However, the official, who wished

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‘This team needs to be competitive from day one’: Tasmania’s AFL entry confirmed

AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan has declared that the new Tasmanian team will need to be competitive from day one to meet community expectations. McLachlan told this masthead that the new team, the 19th in the competition, would need more mature players than the 17th and 18th teams, the Gold Coast Suns and Greater Western Sydney,

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“Even thinking about Elon is not something I do”: Trump appears to move on, while Musk tones down the feud

Hours after the heated public confrontation staged by the two billionaires, Elon Musk tried to calm the dispute with Donald Trump by stepping back from the threat to “confiscate” a SpaceX capsule used by NASA. However, the president downplayed the South African, stating: “I don’t even think about Elon.” Heartbreak leaves more doubts than divorce.

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