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From nature to history and the expanse of space, there are awe-inspiring wonders everywhere. Sometimes, it just takes stepping outside of our own bubble to truly grasp the majesty of all that is bigger than us. And when it comes to creatures, the octopus undoubtedly fits the awe-inspiring bill. These remarkable cephalopods are one of the most intelligent creatures on the planet. This is especially seen in their ability to camouflage.
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In the story of Sisyphus, we find not only his determination and cunning but also an enduring relevance when it comes to the task of protecting our planet. Like Sisyphus, Environmentalists often find themselves pushed back to the beginning point, required to roll the boulder of progress uphill again, with the distant end goal still tantalisingly out of reach.
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There’s a wise old saying that goes: "It's not the destination, it's the journey." In the week since the Hudson Swim ended, those words ring truer than ever. After months of planning, fundraising, logistical troubleshooting, and endless strategy meetings, it's hard to believe that the expedition is over.
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As the warmth of the summer months begins to fade here on the Hudson, we can’t help but reflect on what we’ve learnt from this mighty river over the past few weeks. Rivers have an indispensable value, both to us and to the thousands of freshwater species that depend on their life-giving waters.
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Have you ever thought about the story of a river? Of what it might encounter as it cuts through the landscape, or the good and the bad it picks up along the way? Rivers embark on an incredible journey: starting as a trickle at the source, flowing downhill over rapids and waterfalls, getting faster and wider before they slow to merge with the ocean.
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Have you ever considered a world where the very concept of 'wilderness' doesn't exist? For the Mohawk people, nature isn’t an external entity but an intrinsic part of who they are – so much so, that their language includes no word for wilderness.
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Unless you've been diving in the Mariana Trench, you must have noticed the release of Barbie. Greta Gerwig’s blockbuster hit has sparked conversations about feminism, existentialism, and masculine fragility, as well as consumerism and plastic waste.
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Lewis has completed long-distance swims in every ocean of the world. Now he is going upstream to highlight the critical importance of healthy river ecosystems.
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