October 2026

When American naturalist and conservationist Paul Rosolie first travelled to the Peruvian Amazon at 18, he was drawn to one of the world’s most extraordinary wildernesses. Two decades later, his work has evolved from exploring remote forests and studying wildlife into a long-term effort to protect the rainforest from illegal logging, road expansion and other…

Air Force One made an extremely low-altitude flyover sending some residents into panic. Residents in Washington, DC, were left frightened after a large aircraft flew unusually low over their neighbourhoods on Thursday evening, prompting several people to call 911 fearing that a plane was about to crash. The aircraft, however, turned out to be Air…

Representative Image of hydrilla overtaking a Florida waterway, displacing native plants and disrupting wildlife and recreational activities (AI-generated image) An aquatic plant imported for home aquariums became a major management problem in Florida after it entered the state’s freshwater systems in the 1950s. Hydrilla, a submerged plant native to parts of Asia, can grow rapidly,…

Philadelphia Museum of Art’s main building. Image Credit: Wikipedia The Philadelphia Museum of Art will transform part of its north wing into a dedicated learning centre following a $20 million gift from philanthropists Lois G. and Julian A. Brodsky. The project aims to expand educational opportunities for schoolchildren, families and adult learners through dedicated studios,…