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Our skin connects us to the world while also providing us with a boundary and a layer of protection. It's a biotope, an object of desire, and it allows us to smell the way we do. How can we keep our skin healthy, and heal it when it's unwell?

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What if the ultimate rebel wasn't a rockstar, influencer, or billionaire, but a monk who lived 800 years ago? Francis of Assisi had it all: money, friends, status, and a future full of privilege. Then he walked away from everything. He renounced wealth, questioned power, stood up for nature, crossed religious divides, and searched for a different kind of happiness.

From India's green innovators to extreme heat in Bengaluru and fires in Borneo: Meet the people finding ways to respond to environmental challenges.

Our skin connects us to the world while also providing us with a boundary and a layer of protection. It's a biotope, an object of desire, and it allows us to smell the way we do. How can we keep our skin healthy, and heal it when it's unwell?

What if the ultimate rebel wasn't a rockstar, influencer, or billionaire, but a monk who lived 800 years ago? Francis of Assisi had it all: money, friends, status, and a future full of privilege. Then he walked away from everything. He renounced wealth, questioned power, stood up for nature, crossed religious divides, and searched for a different kind of happiness.

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Why do people in Europe refer to them as "Arabic numerals" when they were invented in India? How could ten tiny symbols conquer the world? And how did zero change the course of history?

From carmakers and manufacturers to farmers and logistics firms, businesses are grappling with weak demand, climate risks and global uncertainty.

Each year, a train carrying doctors and medical gear travels through remote areas of Kazakhstan. The project is called Salamatty Kazakhstan, or "Healthy Kazakhstan." The train is underway for eight months and the clinic operates daily.

Our skin connects us to the world while also providing us with a boundary and a layer of protection. It's a biotope, an object of desire, and it allows us to smell the way we do. How can we keep our skin healthy, and heal it when it's unwell?

Genital mutilation. Sexual abuse. Trauma. Maïmouna Coulibaly endured it all. Today, she empowers women to heal through dance. Her message: "Dancing saved my life.”

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India has rolled out E20 petrol, fuel blended with 20% ethanol, years ahead of schedule. Supporters say the move can reduce oil imports, improve energy security and create a new market for surplus sugarcane. But for millions of motorists, the transition has also raised concerns about fuel economy, vehicle compatibility and long-term engine wear.

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Each year, a train carrying doctors and medical gear travels through remote areas of Kazakhstan. The project is called Salamatty Kazakhstan, or "Healthy Kazakhstan." The train is underway for eight months and the clinic operates daily.

Blood vessels deliver oxygen and nutrients to every cell in the body. How does the circulatory system work, what causes varicose veins, and what role does cholesterol play in vascular health?

India has rolled out E20 petrol, fuel blended with 20% ethanol, years ahead of schedule. Supporters say the move can reduce oil imports, improve energy security and create a new market for surplus sugarcane. But for millions of motorists, the transition has also raised concerns about fuel economy, vehicle compatibility and long-term engine wear.

India has rolled out E20 petrol, fuel blended with 20% ethanol, years ahead of schedule. Supporters say the move can reduce oil imports, improve energy security and create a new market for surplus sugarcane. But for millions of motorists, the transition has also raised concerns about fuel economy, vehicle compatibility and long-term engine wear.

Each year, a train carrying doctors and medical gear travels through remote areas of Kazakhstan. The project is called Salamatty Kazakhstan, or "Healthy Kazakhstan." The train is underway for eight months and the clinic operates daily.

India has rolled out E20 petrol, fuel blended with 20% ethanol, years ahead of schedule. Supporters say the move can reduce oil imports, improve energy security and create a new market for surplus sugarcane. But for millions of motorists, the transition has also raised concerns about fuel economy, vehicle compatibility and long-term engine wear.

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