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‘I escaped death many times’: A man’s life-long work protecting gorillas and communities in the Congo

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'I escaped death many times': A man's life-long work protecting gorillas and communities in the Congo

MThis gorilla hangs low on the forested slopes of Kahuzi-Biega National Park, whose canopy still protects one of the last bastions of the eastern lowland gorilla, or Grauer’s gorilla. It is a landscape of immense biological wealth and equally immense political vulnerability. For 54-year-old Dominic Bicaba, this was once home. His family was among those … Read more

Scientists say weak training doesn’t work

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Scientists say weak training doesn't work

When it comes to exercise, the best advice may be to work harder, not longer. A study published over the weekend highlights the unique benefits of breathtaking training. Scientists tracked the long-term health of UK residents. Researchers found that people who spent more hours per week doing vigorous physical activity were significantly less likely to … Read more