11 Protected Mobula Rays Seized in Bali Amid Marine Conservation Concerns
Recent wildlife incidents along Bali’s western coast highlight the importance of protecting vulnerable marine species.
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Bali Fuel Crisis: Empty Stations, Long Queues and an Island Under Pressure
Fuel shortages across Bali are leaving petrol stations empty and motorists stranded. Beyond the long
Indonesia’s Wildfire Haze Sparks Public Health Crisis Across Southeast Asia
As smoke from Indonesia’s forest fires spreads across Southeast Asia, Malaysia closes schools, Singapore issues
Two Sumatran Rhinos Are Pregnant. Can Captive Breeding Save the Species?
Two female Sumatran rhinos are pregnant at Indonesia’s Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary in Way Kambas National
Indonesia Revives Its Peatland Agency as Wildfire Risks Grow
Indonesia is creating a new national agency to manage peatlands and mangroves as fires intensify
El Niño: When the Pacific Heats Up
Every few years, the tropical Pacific Ocean changes dramatically. Trade winds weaken, warm water moves
Floods in Southeast Asia: Why Extreme Rainfall Is Becoming a Growing Threat
Bangkok has received almost a month’s worth of rain in just a few days. Across
Bill Patrick: The Man Who Wants You to See Borneo Differently
In Sarawak, guide and photographer Bill Patrick has spent years leading travellers through forests, rivers,
Makepung in Bali: Jembrana’s spectacular buffalo race
In western Bali, Makepung brings together hundreds of buffaloes racing at full speed along the
Does Leather Still Have a Place in a Sustainable World?
In a workshop, a raw hide waits to be transformed. A few weeks later, it
How Do Coral Reefs Recover After a Disaster?
Coral reefs are among the richest ecosystems on Earth. Yet they are also among the
Ghost Nets: The Plastic Traps That Never Stop Fishing
Beneath the surface, a fishing net drifts slowly with the currents. No fisherman is searching
Peanut Farming in Java: A Small Crop with a Major Role in Rural Life
In Java, peanuts occupy a modest place compared to rice or maize. Yet this legume
Why Are Volcanic Soils So Fertile?
Volcanoes are often associated with destruction. Yet behind lava flows and towering ash clouds lies
Makepung Bali: The Buffalo Races of Jembrana Indonesia
Makepung Bali is a traditional buffalo racing culture from Jembrana, in the far west of
What Really Happens to Plastic That Ends Up in the Ocean? From Manufacturing to Microplastics
Every year, millions of tonnes of plastic enter the world’s oceans. Yet when we look
Blue Carbon: The Coastal Ecosystems Helping Protect Our Climate
At low tide, the tangled roots of mangrove forests slowly emerge from the mud. Just
Why Do Languages Disappear? Understanding the Loss of the World’s Intangible Cultural Heritage
Every week, somewhere in the world, a language falls silent. Along with it disappear stories,
The Most Dangerous Animals in the World: Why Science Contradicts Our Fears
When we think about the most dangerous animals in the world, images of a great
Why Water Buffaloes Are Slowly Disappearing From Asian Rice Fields
Between rural traditions, agriculture and spirituality, water buffaloes remain deeply connected to Asia’s history. Yet
Ocean Currents: The Invisible Highways of the Oceans
From the coastline, oceans can sometimes appear motionless. Yet immense ocean currents continuously circulate around
Tea: A Global Drink Between Science, Traditions and Economy
Every day, several billion cups of tea are consumed around the world. Behind this ancient
Whale Sharks: Understanding the Largest Fish in the World
Found across several tropical oceans, the whale shark remains one of the most observed and
The Science of Coffee: Aromas, Caffeine and the Secrets Behind a Global Drink
Every day, more than two billion cups of coffee are consumed around the world. Behind