Indonesia Looks to its Past to Solve Modern Energy Troubles
One of the nation's most prominent sources of greenery will now be able to power the homes of thousands of rural villagers.
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Compound in Sea Sponges Can Stop Cancer and Kill Herpes - And Growing Them Would Benefit Indonesians
The chemical manzamine-A, found in sea sponges (Acanthostrongylophora ingens) living in the waters of indonesia, can block the replication of cancer cells.
All-Girl Heavy Metal Band Achieves Fame By Dominating National Stages in Hijabs and Leather Jackets
Despite enduring threats and criticism from the conservative side of Indonesia, these girls have defied the odds and found national fame.
Man Becomes Rich When Meteorite From Heaven Crashes Through His Roof
A rare CM1/2 carbonaceous chondrite meteorite worth a million bucks hits the home of Indonesian coffin maker Josua Hutagalung.
For the First Time in 170 Years, Asia's Longest-Missing Bird is Seen in Indonesia
On the island of Borneo, Indonesia, a rare bird has been found for the first time in 170 years - the black browed babbler.
4 Major Asian Nations Cancel 80% of Planned Coal Power Projects After Fossil Fuel Market Crashes in 2020
After a dismal year for coal, 4 key Asian countries have together cancelled nearly 45 gigawatts of planned coal projects.
The World's Oldest Known Cave Painting Has Been Discovered in Indonesia
On the Indonesia island of Sulawesi, the oldest known cave painting has been discovered, depicting a Sulawesi warty pig next to handprints.
A Lost Sunken City of Gold and Jewels Found in the Mud of Indonesian River
After divers began pulling gold out of the Musi River under Indonesian town of Palembang, archaeologists think it's the legendary Svirijaya.
Guy is Giving Free Food to Anyone in Bali Who Brings Plastic - And He's Recycled 500 Tons in First Year
Plastic Exchange has organized 200 villages to collect over 500 tons of plastic waste in exchange for free rice on the island of Bali.
Rare Rhino Species Sees Dramatic Population Growth - From Just 100 to 3,700 Today - as Poaching Falls
Three species: The black, Javan, and Greater one-horned rhino are all recovering despite the challenges to conservation posed by COVID-19.
Mining Zinc, Nickel, and Cobalt from Plants: "Phytomining" is the Sustainable Future
Mining companies look to scientists to demonstrate "phytomining" on a large scale, letting plants pull nickel out of the ground instead.
This Single Tree Could Restore Degraded Land, Create a Biofuel Revolution, Power Cars, and Feed Families
The pongamia tree native to Indonesia is being looked at as a potential energy source, restorer of degraded land, food source, and more.
Precious Rainforests Are Being Preserved at Highest Rate in 30 Years, After Palm Oil Moratorium in Indonesia
Falling four straight years, including a 75% reduction since 2019, Indonesian deforestation rates are plummeting.
Woman Races to Save World's Largest-and Stinkiest-Flower, the 3-ft Wide 'Corpse Flower'
The flower stinks like rotting meat in order to attract flies, its major pollinators; only one botanist has successfully grown them.
'World's Oldest Man' Turns 146, Says the Key to Long Life is Just Patience
Though his age still needs to be confirmed by a third-party source, Mbah claims patience and positivity has led him to be the oldest person in the world.
The Boat That Landed on a Roof and Saved 59 People
When the tsunami swept through Indonesia 10 years ago, a family became trapped on the top floor of a house with water rising fast to their necks. But they launched an amazing escape when a boat became lodged on the roof. During village reconstruction the boat was preserved right where it landed, as a reminder of nature's power and a beacon of hope.
101 Pangolins Destined for Black Market Rescued from Fishing Boat
The cute scaly critters may have been sold on the international black market if it weren't for local Indonesian citizens and law enforcement.
Former Slum Transformed into Tourist Haven After Rainbow Makeover
The local businesses of Kampung Pelangi are thriving thanks to the Indonesian village's latest rainbow makeover.
Rare Rhino Population Increases by 1% With One Sweet Birth (VIDEO)
It's a girl! And, because there are only 100 like her left in the world, we are celebrating with an adorable video of the wobbly calf.
Indonesian Teenager Spends 49 Days Adrift at Sea in Fishing Hut, His Tears Turning to Joy With Rescue
The 19-year-old was rescued more than 77 miles at sea – but he was reportedly returned home in good health.
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