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Colin Meloy on the Folklore, Forests, and Political Message of 'Wildwood'

The author and Decemberists frontman talks Portland, AI, and the universal stories behind his novel, now a movie from Laika Studios.

Mental Floss · EN

Scientists discover Europe's ancient forests were nothing like we imagined

Scientists have uncovered evidence that Europe was dominated for more than 20 million years by open woodlands, colorful meadows, and large grazing animals, not the dense forests long considered its natural state. The surprising discovery challenges modern reforestation strategies, suggesting that planting thick forests could actually harm the biodiversity conservationists hope to protect.

ScienceDaily · EN

Tà Má Stream in Vietnam

Hidden deep within the remote highlands of Vinh Thanh district, Ta Ma Stream offers an arresting departure from the sun-drenched beaches of the coast. Flowing with icy, crystal-clear water year-round, the stream carves its way through a primeval woodland guarded for generations by the indigenous Ba Na community of Ha Ri village. Its most surreal transformation occurs around March, when an ancient forest of century-old wild ixora (hoa trang) trees bursts into brilliant canopies of fiery red and golden yellow, casting vivid reflections across the tumbling water. Beyond this seasonal floral spect

Atlas Obscura · EN