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A wellness expert recommends her favourite spa experiences on the paradisiacal island of Bali

Bali-based Kathryn Romeyn knows the island's best spas inside-out and shares her picks, from romantic couple's treatments at Ayana Estate to sleep therapy at Capella Ubud.

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The dark history behind Madeira's famous levadas

Fundamental to Madeiran identity, its 3,100km of aqueducts have proven to be more than a clever and functional feat of engineering to colonise an isolated island. Trudging through thick mud under heavy rain, I made my way along a narrow path, squeezing through twisted laurel trees.

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World's first IVF rhino pregnancy 'could save species'

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Asbestos in drinking water: What does it mean for human health?

Hundreds of thousands of miles of pipes made from asbestos cement deliver drinking water to people around the world, but are reaching the end of their lifespan and starting to degrade. Scientists are now debating whether this could pose a risk to human health.

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Exploring the boundaries of reality with physics | Janna Levin

A physicist discusses the boundaries of reality and experimentation. ❍ Subscribe to The Well on YouTube: https://bit.ly/welcometothewell ❍ Up next: The problem with the theory of everything https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OTiU27ydnw Theoretical cosmologist Janna Levin discusses the dynamic i

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The problem with the theory of everything | Janna Levin

Gravity defies quantum mechanics. What does that mean for a theory of everything? ❍ Subscribe to The Well on YouTube: https://bit.ly/welcometothewell ❍ Up next: The invisible math that controls the world https://youtu.be/sVQKxX2c2GA There’s a pursuit of simplicity and unification in theoret

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A "metaphysically terrifying” look inside black holes | Janna Levin

One day we might fall into a black hole. Here’s what we can expect, according to physicist Janna Levin. This interview is an episode from @The-Well, our publication about ideas that inspire a life well-lived, created with the @JohnTempletonFoundation. Subscribe to The Well on YouTube ► https:/

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The Apple Macintosh was first released 40 years ago: These people are still using the ageing computers

On 24 January 1984, the Apple Macintosh 128K personal computer was unveiled to the world, but 40 years later it still has a loyal following of fans – and users. David Blatner still has practically every Macintosh computer he ever bought. But one in particular stands out – the first.

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How TikTok created a new accent – and why it might be the future of English

People on TikTok have developed a specific accent - would you recognise it if you heard it? Before I switch on the ringlight, even before I've loaded my battery into my camera, I already know what I'm going to say. I press record, look at the lens, and deliver my script.

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The discovery of the Americas' long-lost 'Rome'

The unearthing of an immense network of cities deep in the Ecuadorean Amazon is proving that the world's biggest rainforest was once a thriving cosmopolitan hub.

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Does Antimatter Create Anti-Gravity?

Learn More About 80,000 Hours at: https://www.80000hours.org/spacetime PBS Member Stations rely on viewers like you. To support your local station, go to:http://to.pbs.org/DonateSPACE Sign Up on Patreon to get access to the Space Time Discord! https://www.patreon.com/pbsspacetime From hoverboards

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Kim Jong Un: Is North Korea's leader actually considering war?

North Korea experts - by nature, a cautious group who seek to avoid sowing panic - have been left reeling by two of their own. Last week, the two eminent analysts dropped a bomb - so to speak - in stating their belief that the pariah state's leader is preparing for war.

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Kenneth Eugene Smith: Wait for untested execution like 'torture'

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The strange reasons medieval people slept in cupboards

These cosy, wardrobe-like pieces of furniture could reportedly sleep up to five people. Why did they fall out of fashion? At a museum in Wick, in the far north of Scotland, is what looks like a particularly large pine wardrobe.

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Narco-sub with $27m of 'scorpion' cocaine seized in Colombia

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From London to New York: Can quitting cars be popular?

Cities around the world reveal surprising truths about getting the public on board with cutting car-use. "There is a war against cars in America," a popular right-wing YouTube channel declared in 2017.

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Ayodhya Ram Mandir: India PM Modi inaugurates Hindu temple on razed Babri mosque site

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated a grand temple to Hindu god Ram in the flashpoint city of Ayodhya. He said it heralded "a new era" for India - the temple replaces a 16th-Century mosque torn down by Hindu mobs in 1992, sparking riots in which nearly 2,000 people died.

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Jerusalem: Armenian Christians fight controversial land deal

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Why the world needs cults | Jamie Wheal for Big Think

Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ►► https://www.youtube.com/c/bigthink Check out Jamie Wheal's latest book "Recapture the Rapture: Rethinking God, Sex and Death in a World That's Lost Its Mind" ►► https://www.recapturetherapture.com/ Humans are highly conscious of social status. We are tri

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How your brain creates reality | Lisa Feldman Barrett

Your social reality isn’t an absolute reality. A leading neuroscientist explains why. ❍ Subscribe to The Well on YouTube: https://bit.ly/welcometothewell ❍ Up next: Why belief is the most powerful disruptor https://youtu.be/iJitID2HAhc Our perception of reality is not an exact representatio

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Japan lands on Moon but glitch threatens mission

A Japanese robot has successfully touched down on the Moon but problems with its solar power system mean the mission may live for just a few hours.The Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (Slim) put itself gently on the lunar surface near an equatorial crater.

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Davos 2024: Can – and should – leaders aim to regulate AI directly?

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Concrete tunnels and permafrost: How Sweden is future-proofing skiing

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Cash-in-transit heists bring terror to South Africa’s roads

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How safe are hot air balloons? What to know before taking to the clouds

When it comes to adventure-seeking, there is always risk involved. But hot air balloon rides are rarely fatal. Here’s how travellers can prepare for safety and enjoyment. According to a news release, the crash happened around 07:50. in Eloy, about 105km south of Phoenix.

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