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Athletes at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics will sleep on eco-friendly recyclable cardboard bedsJan 20, 2020 • 2 min read
The Olympic Village at the Tokyo 2020 Games have eco-friendly, recyclable cardboard beds.
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wildlife and natureThis adorable rabbit flew business class from the US to JapanJan 20, 2020 • 2 min read
Passengers on a flight headed to Japan were treated to the sight of a very special fellow traveller in business class - Coco the bunny.
photographyWhy the waters around Auckland have been seen glowing blueJan 17, 2020 • 2 min read
A photographer has captured haunting and magical images of Tindalls Bay being lit up at nighttime.
wildlife and natureHistoric Hijaz railway could reopen as a park in Jordan’s capitalJan 16, 2020 • 1 min read
Trains are nearly nonexistent in the Middle East, but a stretch of the abandoned Hijaz railway could be getting a new lease of life in Amman, the capital…
wildlife and natureStuffed koalas are hanging out all over NYC to support Australia's wildlifeJan 16, 2020 • 1 min read
Stuffed koalas have been appearing in New York City, hugging lampposts, tress, fences and subway railings, as part of a campaign to raise money for…
wildlife and natureHike through the Adirondacks in 2020 without hauling overnight gearJan 16, 2020 • 2 min read
This summer, outdoor enthusiasts will be able to explore New York’s Adirondack Mountains on foot – without the hassle of hauling overnight gear along with them…
national parksYou can see why this stunning video from New York's Taughannock Falls has gone viralJan 15, 2020 • 2 min read
A photographer and video-maker has released stunning footage of fall changing to winter at New York's Taughannock Falls.
wildlife and natureSee the animal life thriving around Fukushima's exclusion zoneJan 15, 2020 • 1 min read
Researchers have completed a study that shows wildlife flourishing in the exclusion zone following the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster of 2011.
photographyWinners of 'Underwater Photo Competition' shine a light on ocean conservationJan 14, 2020 • 1 min read
Now in its eighth year, the Underwater Photo Competition attracts blue planet photographers from all corners of the globe, who reveal the mysteries of the…
wildlife and natureClimate change brings grass and plants to high-altitude zones of EverestJan 14, 2020 • 2 min read
Climate change could be altering the landscape of the Himalayas, bringing grass, shrubs and flowers to regions where it was previously considered…
wildlife and natureThis botanic garden will light up with a breathtaking light installationJan 14, 2020 • 2 min read
Artist Bruce Munro’s breathtaking light installations have wowed crowds from California wine country to Australia’s famed Uluru, and now East Coast aficionados…
sportsThe world's fastest autonomous bullet train launches in ChinaJan 13, 2020 • 1 min read
Ahead of the Beijing Winter Olympics, China has launched the world's fastest autonomous bullet train service to connect the capital with the ski slopes of…
sportsZaha Hadid's all-timber stadium gets go-ahead for developmentJan 13, 2020 • 2 min read
With planning permission granted by the local council of Stroud, the all-timber stadium designed by Zaha Hadid can now start its development.
cruiseGwyneth Paltrow to launch Goop wellness cruise in the MediterraneanJan 13, 2020 • 2 min read
If you're looking for a boujee holistic journey this summer, you can join Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop in Europe. The actress has partnered with Celebrity…
sportsMeet the Irishman who broadcasts his own daily weather reportJan 10, 2020 • 2 min read
An Irishman has gained a social media following thanks to the weather reports he broadcasts from his hometown of Cork.
sustainable travelMojave Desert to get a self-sustaining space-inspired villageJan 9, 2020 • 2 min read
Humans might not be capable of making the journey to Mars just yet, but a Mars-like village could soon be landing in the Mojave Desert – and if all goes…
astrotourismNASA releases 48-year time-lapse of Earth’s changing glaciersJan 9, 2020 • 2 min read
NASA has released time-lapse footage of Earth's changing glaciers over a 48-year period.
sustainable travelBarcelona is banning older vehicles from entering Europe’s largest low emissions zoneJan 9, 2020 • 2 min read
Barcelona is imposing a ban from 2021 on vehicles that generate more pollution from entering the city centre for 13 hours per day.
historyFantastic beasts of Harry Potter head to London's Natural History MuseumJan 9, 2020 • 2 min read
London's Natural History Museum is gearing up to host its most ambitious exhibition to date by showcasing mythical creatures and "fantastic beasts" from…
wildlife and natureFriday will see a wolf moon eclipse in some parts of the worldJan 8, 2020 • 2 min read
Those in Europe, Africa, Asia and parts of Australia will enjoy the sight of a wolf moon eclipse this Friday, 10 January.
tips and adviceThese packable dog beds fold up into a 'suitcase for dogs'Jan 8, 2020 • 2 min read
Spruce's packable dog bed is making travelling with a pet a whole lot easier.
wildlife and natureSpot vintage steam trains from this railway carriage getaway in SomersetJan 7, 2020 • 2 min read
Escape to a replica railway carriage built along the West Somerset Railway Line and spot vintage stream trains as they glide past.