Tokyo to transform congested Ginza motorway into New York High Line-inspired green space
To promote a walkable city, Tokyo is converting a clogged motorway into a green pedestrian space, inspired by New York’s High ...
Women can hear better than men, ‘surprised’ researchers say. New study results reveal why
Many people have the impression women’s hearing is sharper. Now tests in 13 countries have shown they do. Researchers offer ...
Ronin the rat breaks world record for sniffing out landmines in Cambodia
Ronin, a rat trained to sniff out explosives, has earned an entry in the Guinness World Records after finding a record 109 landmines and 15 items of unexploded ordnance in Cambodia’s northern Preah ...
Your Voice: Don’t defund Hong Kong universities, healthier eating options at schools (short letters)
This week, students discuss the government’s funding reduction for public universities, pets in the city and healthier snack ...
Your Voice: Look for the why behind space oil, climate change lessons are a must (long letters)
This week, readers urge us to dig deeper and ask ‘why’ to curb dangerous drug use and to add climate change lessons to school ...
Cambodia’s history meets Vietnam modernity on Mekong cruise
A journey along the Mekong River aboard AmaDara, from Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City, comes complete with reminders of the ...