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How ‘gentle power’ can preserve traditional biodiversity in Tokyo

A conservation initiative in Tokyo, Japan, is successfully preserving traditional biodiversity and endangered species habitats. The project also helps pass on valuable ecological knowledge of satoyama landscapes.

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How ‘gentle power’ can preserve traditional biodiversity in Tokyo

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How ‘gentle power’ can preserve traditional biodiversity in Tokyo

Latest Discoveries

New Fat Bear Week children’s book turns Katmai’s famous bears into wrestlers

Multilingual people may have brains up to 13 years younger

JWST finds early galaxies may be 4 times more massive than thought

This yeast supplement may boost cancer-fighting immunity

Daily Games

A Radiant Thought

Digital Sabbath

The 5-4-3-2-1 Reset

Wake up to Radiance.

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