South Africa, in the mid-1800s, planted millions of Australian acacias as a dune fix; 180 years later, that decision is costing the country its rivers and ecosystem

A study reveals how the introduction of Australian acacias in the mid-1800s to stabilize dunes has resulted in significant ...

The Cast of ‘Independence Day’: Where Are They 30 Years Later?

In honor of the sci-fi blockbuster’s 30th anniversary, THR checks in on the all-star cast, including Will Smith, Bill Pullman ...
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Pitch invader sprints across field during Belgium-Senegal match

Security managed to tackle several pitch invaders who halted the World Cup round of 32 match between Belgium and Senegal by ...

We Went Back and Explored the 1985 Joe Dante Film ‘Explorers’

Reading time 5 minutes If you look up “third act problems” in a film studies book, there should be a big picture of Ethan ...

How to invade planet Earth: An alien's guide to bringing the human race to its knees

From "Independence Day" to "Invasion of the Body Snatchers", movies and TV shows are packed with advice for anyone aspiring ...

South Africa in the late 1800s planted millions of Australian acacias to stabilise sand dunes, but today scientists say they're draining rivers and replacing native ecosystems

Across South Africa, an environmental crisis began with a plan over a century ago. By bringing in fast-growing trees from ...
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Eight of the Worst Marine Invaders, According to Scientists

Lionfish, mitten crabs and “sea vomit.” Meet eight marine species inadvertently brought to new territory that are taking the ...

Composer John Powell on His ‘Minions & Monsters’ Score: “Overwrought, Overplayed, Overwritten. Everything Was Over” (Exclusive)

"I just kind of cranked it right up to a level that often today you would be told to go and get therapy," says the composer ...