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5 of the most invasive plant species in the world
Under the Radar Invasive plants threaten biodiversity
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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England's great parakeet invasion
The Explainer How did a parrot from the Himalayas become a common sight in southeast England?
By The Week UK Published
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The 'frivolous' trade in taxidermied bats
Under The Radar Painted woolly bats are being sold online: bad news for the species – and humans
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The difficult job of defining a species
The Explainer Though taxonomy is hundreds of years old, scientists are still striving to create a universal and easily understood system
By Abby Wilson Published
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Kerala: one Indian state, four exhilarating ways
The Week Recommends The southwestern region pretty much has it all, from beachfront, to port metropolis, to verdant mountainside
By Scott Hocker, The Week US Published
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How to plan an unforgettable trip to Antarctica
The Week Recommends Everything you need to know about planning an adventure on the ice
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
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Good news stories from 2023
In Depth Huge strides have been made in medicine and science, and records broken in women's sports and conservation
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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A guide to the Galapagos Islands
A hot spot for biodiversity, the Galapagos Islands are home to everything from giant tortoises to blue-footed boobies
By Catherine Garcia Published
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Colombia’s growing ‘cocaine hippo’ problem
feature Descendants of animals once owned by druglord Pablo Escobar pose serious threat to humans and wildlife
By The Week Staff Published
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What are ‘forever chemicals’ and how are they harmful?
feature The widely used pollutants have been linked to thyroid disease and cancers
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Chinese food blogger fined for cooking and eating great white shark
Speed Read Viral video causes huge backlash in China as authorities crack down on ‘mukbang’ binge-eating challenges
By The Week Staff Published
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Ocean Art: winning shots from underwater photo competition
In Pictures Thousands of photographers showcased their skills with images of the marine world
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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US approves world’s first vaccine for honeybees
Speed Read Development hailed as ‘exciting step forward’ in effort to halt decline in bee numbers
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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New Yorker dines at 18 posh restaurants in 24 hours
feature And other stories from the stranger side of life
By The Week Staff Published
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