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Have you heard the gruesome tale of flesh-eating fungus known as Cordyceps? It’s a real-life story of ghosts, mummies and zombies that springs to mind every Halloween.
Heróis dos quadrinhos e do cinema, Asterix (à direita) e Obelix tornaram populares as tribos do centro da Europa Central que, entre o quinto e o terceiro século a.C., realmente deram muita dor de cabeça ao Império Romano. Mas não foi às custas de nenhuma poção mágica.
Reprodução do cartaz do filme "Asterix e Obelix: o Reino do Meio", lançado em 2023.
Entre o quinto e o terceiro século a.C., as tribos gaulesas da Europa Central estavam entre os guerreiros mais temíveis do continente. Em 387 a.C., os invasores gauleses saquearam e humilharam profundamente Roma.
From the fifth to third centuries BCE, the Gallic tribes of central Europe were among the continent’s most fearsome warriors. And in 387 BCE, Gallic raiders sacked and profoundly humiliated Rome.
New genetic research shows dingoes are not breeding with domestic dogs in the wild. But that could change if lethal control measures continue to decimate populations in Victoria.
The decision to rename Fraser Island K'Gari led to a one year ‘edit war’ on Wikipedia.
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The first project to examine Australian Wikipedia entries finds topics such as Australian history and use of First Nations place names are sparking ‘edit wars’, with some serious omissions.
In choosing not to endorse a candidate, the paper - ironically famous for its courage - represents a reckless and cowardly abandonment of its civic responsibility.
A more advanced form of radiation may be able to treat early and advanced prostate cancers. Here’s how it works and why it may better preserve erectile function.
People walk down a path surrounded by large trees at Stanley Park in Vancouver, on June 21, 2023.
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Tree and bird diversity has been linked to a number of positive mental health outcomes. It is time that urban planners interested in human well-being take biodiversity into account.
Prabowo’s party wants to revert to Indonesia’s original authoritarian Constitution. Are there enough guardrails in place to protect the country’s fledgling democracy?
Andrew Barr (centre) will remain chief minister of the ACT after another Labor win in the territory’s election.
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Low-income households are attracted to more affordable housing in areas at higher risk of floods and other extreme events. But many then find they cannot afford soaring insurance premiums.