The loss of big animals to overhunting and human-driven pollution has meant a drastic drop in the amount of poo, which is critical to nourishing the Earth, researchers said Monday. Restoring the populations of large…
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Circle’s Modern and Contemporary East African Art Auction returns
The Circle Art Agency brings back the eagerly anticipated annual Modern and Contemporary East African Art Auction happening this year for the third time running. The Circle Modern and Contemporary East African Auction follows the…
#Conservation: Lion numbers could be halved across Africa by 2035
Lion populations could be halved across much of the African continent within 20 years, with those in west Africa in danger of being wiped out due to hunting and humans’ increasing need for cultivated land,…
#CarNews: Tokyo Motor Show kicks off with a spotlight on self-driving cars
The Tokyo Motor Show kicked off Wednesday with a focus on cars that drive themselves, eco-friendly technologies, and a concept vehicle with tablet-style touch screens aimed at a digital generation. Nissan unveiled an autonomous electric…
#WeirdNews: Couple spent Sh31.4m to look like Barbie and Ken
A couple have spent over £200,000 (Sh31.4 million) to look like their idols, dolls Barbie and Ken. Quentin Dehar and Anastasia Reskoss – who live together in Paris, France – have had a number of…
16th century church emerges from water in Mexico
A 16th century church submerged in a southern Mexico dam project 49 years ago has reappeared following a severe drought, drawing visitors by boat to gaze at the spectacular ruins. The Apostle Santiago church, built…
Scientists identify new giant tortoise species
A team of Ecuadoran and international scientists said Wednesday they have identified a new giant tortoise species on the Galapagos Islands. There are only a few hundred members of the new species, Ecuador’s environment ministry…
#CarNews: Ferrari valued at almost $1 bln for IPO
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is planning a US initial public offering of Ferrari shares that values the luxury Italian sports car maker at nearly $10 billion, according to US regulatory filings Friday. Ferrari, of the celebrated…
#CarNews: Giant car motors into Indian museum
After designing cars shaped like a hamburger, tennis ball, shoe, handbag and a toilet, quirky Indian artist Sudhakar Yadav decided to go big. The result is an eight-metre (26-foot) high car modelled on the 1922…
‘Picasso.mania’ exhibit explores his influence on modern artists
A new exhibition exploring Pablo Picasso’s influence on contemporary art opens at the Grand Palais in Paris on Wednesday, bringing together more than 400 works – many of them never seen before – by 73…