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Did the Moo Deng craze help wild pygmy hippo conservation?
Moo Deng, a baby pygmy hippo, became an overnight sensation online. Videos of her were watched by millions. But conservationists say that popularity hasn’t resulted in any change on the ground for wild pygmy hippos, which are down to fewer than 2,500 animals in the wild.
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Bans, breakups and AI: Four digital frontiers for 2025
From artificial intelligence changing jobs to social media bans and TikTok turmoil, here are four tech trends that could shape 2025.
Carbon & Climate
‘Climate villains’ that made headlines in 2024
Exploitation in the mining sector gave rise to the term "blood nickel", while ad agencies were in the spotlight for working with fossil fuel giants. Here are the individuals and organisations that made the headlines for the wrong reasons.
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Internet shutdowns: Are we likely to see more in 2024?
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