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Dipterocarpus retusus, commonly known as hollong, is a large, sturdy tree that reaches heights of up to 60 meters. It is revered by indigenous communities around Southeast Asia and associated with myths, legends, and rituals in different cultures. Industrially, it is prized for its high-quality timber, which is used mainly in construction, furniture making, and boat-building. But

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Founders who surface and manage nature-related risks before a raise can protect valuations and avoid costly surprises. Nature-related risks now influence capital access, pricing and terms. AI-powered geospatial intelligence exposes asset-level environmental risk that investors consider routinely. As American biologist and conservationist Rachel Carson once

Science & Nature Natural grasslands cover about 40% of the Earth’s land surface. Grassland plants have largely coevolved with wild grazing animals, making these...

Science & Nature Bacteria undergo rapid genetic changes that are selected by alterations in the human gut environment...Read MoreMichele Wrona

Angola is betting big on natural gas developments as a short-term increase in oil production is not expected to last despite the West African country leaving OPEC over capped production.   Companies operating in Angola have recently started up two oil projects, but they have also begun to target non-associated offshore gas plays...

I’ve always suffered from a weak digestion, which means my diet is very limited — mostly meat, potatoes and steamed vegetables. I’m going on holidays to Greece next month and would love to try the local cuisine. Is there anything I could take to strengthen my gut? It will certainly make a great difference to

The FDA has approved another natural dye for use in foods, continuing its war on artificial, petroleum-based food colorings. The new color is gardinea blue and is extracted from the fruit of the gardenia, a flowering evergreen. The FDA has approved the color additive for use in sports drinks...

Science & Nature Natural short sleepers carry rare variants in certain genes, which seem to make their sleep more efficient. Here's what the science...