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Why are Norwegians so happy? In a word: ‘koselig’
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Why are Norwegians so happy? In a word: ‘koselig’

(CNN)–Go to your happy place. Go on, close your eyes and picture it. Take a deep breath and hold it…
Ancient human relative explains mountain gene mutation
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Ancient human relative explains mountain gene mutation

The fossilised remains of an early human cousin found in the mountains of Tibet proves mankind adapted to live at…
UN biodiversity conference to lay groundwork for Nature rescue plan
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UN biodiversity conference to lay groundwork for Nature rescue plan

Diplomats from 130 nations gathered in Paris on Monday to validate a grim UN assessment of the state of Nature…
One million species risk extinction due to humans: draft UN report
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One million species risk extinction due to humans: draft UN report

Up to one million species face extinction due to human influence, according to a draft UN report obtained by AFP…
Poachers threaten precious Madagascar forest and lemurs
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Poachers threaten precious Madagascar forest and lemurs

Under a leaden sky, six rangers walk silently in single file through Vohibola, one of the last primary forests in…
Wildflowers: robust, low-maintenance, pollinator-friendly
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Wildflowers: robust, low-maintenance, pollinator-friendly

Gardeners trying to lure pollinators to their landscape would be wise to mimic nature and plant wildflowers. The attractive perennials…
China seizes nearly 2,750 elephant tusks in huge bust
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China seizes nearly 2,750 elephant tusks in huge bust

Chinese authorities have seized 7.5 tonnes of ivory — 2,748 elephant tusks — in one of the biggest busts in…
Death in China zoo puts rarest turtle on cusp of oblivion
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Death in China zoo puts rarest turtle on cusp of oblivion

The world’s rarest turtle has moved a step closer to extinction after a female specimen died in a Chinese zoo,…
Serbian vulture flies home from Turkey – by plane
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Serbian vulture flies home from Turkey – by plane

BELGRADE (Reuters) – A young vulture who got stranded last year in Turkey more than 2,000 km from her nest…
Forever young: study uncovers protein that keeps skin youthful
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Forever young: study uncovers protein that keeps skin youthful

Beauty might only be skin deep, but for those wondering how to keep that skin young, scientists may have found…
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