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Long-term residents of Villa Las Estrellas, a Chilean settlement on Antarctica’s King George Island, must have their appendix removed before moving in because the nearest major hospital is more than 1,000 km away. The settlement has around 100 people, mostly scientists and Chilean Air Force and Navy personnel on rotation, BBC reported. Those on longer …

[October 12th] Antarctic village requires all residents to have their appendix removed Read More »

Scientists in Australia trained sea lions and seals to respond to a hearing test for research into how the marine mammals are affected by human-made noise. Keepers at Sydney’s Taronga Zoo trained two sea lions and two fur seals to listen to sounds and press a paddle when they heard a tone. They were rewarded …

[October 11th] Seals and sea lions get hearing tested at Australia zoo Read More »

More than 30 pigs have become unlikely social media stars at Keat Farm in Cambodia’s Kampong Chhnang, splashing down bright pink water slides, diving into a pool and showing off tricks including cannonballs and underwater somersaults. Sprinklers keep the slides wet, while ducks paddle alongside the swimming pigs, who are rewarded with special treats after …

[October 10th] Pigs fly down waterslide to cool off in plunge pool on Cambodian farm, go viral Read More »

VinFast, founded by Southeast Asia’s richest man Pham Nhat Vuong, has announced that it is launching its eBus electric bus platform in the U.S. through a partnership with NextMove. Certified vehicles are expected to begin deliveries in the first quarter of 2028, the firm said on Tuesday at the 2026 American Public Transportation Association TRANSform …

[October 9th] VinFast of Southeast Asia’s richest man to launch eBus platform in US Read More »