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5 plants to collect seeds from in August for free flowers next year – don't let them go to waste by storing them now

Don't let them go to waste by storing them now

Ideal Home · Aug 20

Want to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month With a Massive Juan Gabriel Karaoke? Go to the Movies on Sept. 15

Juan Gabriel fans will be allowed, and apparently encouraged, to break one of the most sacred rules of moviegoing: Do not sing during the film. Juan Gabriel: Mi Primer Bellas Artes, a newly restored and re-edited presentation of the Mexican icon's historic 1990 concert at Mexico City's Palacio de Bellas…

Latin Times · Aug 20

Moderna's Personalised Cancer Vaccine Clears Phase 3: How Soon Could Patients Receive It?

Moderna and Merck's personalised cancer vaccine shows positive Phase 3 results, reducing melanoma recurrence risk. Regulatory approval is pending, with potential market availability by 2027.

International Business Times UK · Aug 20

Breakthrough Personalized mRNA Vaccines Are Highly Effective Against Melanoma Skin Cancers

The vaccine could be available as soon as 2027.

Reason · Aug 19

What to do with jasmine in August – 6 tasks that'll guarantee longer, healthier displays

Don't neglect the climbers this month

Ideal Home · Aug 19

A 9-year-old girl in the Philippines raised money to help one of the world's rarest birds; the child became an unlikely conservation campaigner

A nine-year-old girl named Gail Lim from Cebu City in Philippines has turned her love for wildlife into a meaningful conservation campaign, raising 20,000 Philippine pesos for the critically endangered ‘Cebu flowerpecker.’ She became interested in the tiny bird after learning that it is found only in Cebu and is…

The Times of India · Aug 19

In 1994, a zoologist began giving Namibian farmers guard dogs; some farms reported livestock losses falling by 80-100%, reducing pressure to kill predators

Namibian farmers now use livestock-guarding dogs to protect their animals from predators. This program, started in 1994, has significantly reduced livestock losses for farmers. The dogs deter predators like cheetahs and leopards without harming them. Research shows these dogs are an effective method for livestock protection. This approach allows wildlife…

The Times of India · Aug 19

Hollywood honours Angelique Kidjo as first Black African Walk of Fame star

Five-time Grammy winner Angelique Kidjo became the first Black African to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, marking a milestone for African music. The Beninese-French singer was honored at a ceremony in Los Angeles attended by film stars and leading figures from the music industry.

France 24 · Aug 18

What to Do With Pumpkins in August for Bigger, Healthier Fruits This Fall

5 jobs for August that’ll guarantee you perfect pumpkins

Homes & Gardens · Aug 18

Angelique Kidjo immortalised on Hollywood Walk of Fame

LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - Five-time Grammy winner Angelique Kidjo on Tuesday became the first Black African to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Bangkok Post · Aug 18