[June 4th] Rare cave pearls discovered in UNESCO-listed Phong Nha-Ke Bang
Hundreds of cave pearls, rare egg-shaped mineral formations in various colors, have been found in Hung Cave at the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, a UNESCO world natural heritage site and home to the world’s largest cave, Son Doong. These are a rare type of speleothem formed when calcium-rich water drips from the ceiling onto …
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[June 3rd] Austrian protesters shut vital motorway connecting Germany to Italy
Thousands of local residents shut down Austria’s Brenner motorway on Saturday, a vital north-south corridor through the Alps between Germany and Italy, in protest at trucks and tourists perennially clogging up their roads. The protest was led by Karl Muehlsteiger, mayor of Gries am Brenner, one of the towns in the shadow of the artery …
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[June 2nd] Dell unveils $699 laptop in challenge to Apple’s MacBook Neo
Dell on Sunday unveiled its most affordable laptop, XPS 13, as the PC maker aims to capture market share from Apple’s MacBook Neo by attracting students and young professionals. Starting at $699 and a reduced $599 for students aged 16 and older during the back-to-school season, the XPS 13 seeks to offer a superior experience …
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