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Cuttlefish dazzle mates with light patterns invisible to humans
New York Times, Published on 27/01/2026
» NEW YORK - Many of the snazziest decorations in the animal kingdom are charm offensives, put on by creatures trying to mate. While some of these adornments, like a peacock’s tail feathers or a moose’s antlers, are obvious even to humans, others can be perceived only with sensory capabilities that we do not have.
Venezuela looking to 'new era' after Maduro ouster, says interim leader
AFP, Published on 15/01/2026
» CARACAS - Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez declared Wednesday her country was entering a new era marked by greater tolerance towards political rivals, following the US ouster of her former boss Nicolas Maduro.
US official says Venezuela freeing Americans in 'important step'
AFP, Published on 14/01/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Venezuela on Tuesday started freeing jailed Americans, said a US official, who hailed the move by the country's interim leadership following Washington's ouster of former-president Nicolas Maduro.
ECOWAS threatens 'targeted sanctions' over Guinea Bissau coup
AFP, Published on 15/12/2025
» ABUJA - West African regional bloc ECOWAS on Sunday threatened "targeted sanctions" on anyone obstructing Guinea-Bissau's return to civilian rule following last month's coup.
Drunk raccoon passes out in US liquor store
New York Times, Published on 04/12/2025
» A raccoon entered a liquor store the other day and drank his fill: rum, moonshine, even peanut butter whiskey. Then it passed out on the floor of the bathroom.
Putting up a brave front in Brazil
News, Jitsiree Thongnoi, Published on 01/12/2025
» On the sidelines of the COP30 in Belém, Brazil, Thai activist Baramee Chaiyarat says he was there to help give voice to those typically underrepresented at such a high-level summit.
Painting stripes on cows to lizards' pizza pick: Ig Nobel winners
AFP, Published on 20/09/2025
» PARIS - Painting zebra stripes on cows to fend off flies, lizards' favourite pizza toppings and how booze helps you speak another language: these were some of the winners at the Ig Nobel prizes, which celebrate the sillier side of science.
Chimps ingest alcohol daily: study
AFP, Published on 18/09/2025
» WASHINGTON — Chimpanzees consume the equivalent of at least one alcoholic drink per day as they eat ripe, fermenting fruit, says a study out Wednesday that addresses one possible reason why humans are drawn to booze.
Trade war expands as Trump metal tariffs spur EU retaliation
Bloomberg and Reuters, Published on 12/03/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports took effect on Wednesday, triggering an immediate reprisal from the European Union as the global trade war enters a new and perilous phase.
More rice, less gas: Scientists create hybrid to cut methane emissions
South China Morning Post, Published on 05/02/2025
» HONG KONG — Chinese and Swedish researchers have developed a high-yield rice variety that emits up to 70% less methane than normal rice after uncovering how chemicals released by rice roots influence emissions.