Scientists have detected one of the most powerful cosmic rays ever observed. Named after the Japanese sun goddess Amaterasu, the particle rivals the famous “Oh-My-God” particle observed in 1991 – and appears to come from a blank area of the sky.
Asia
Report on Forced sterilization of Canada’s Indigenous women: “horrific practice is not confined to the past”
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A Canadian senate report released last year outlines the ongoing incidence of forced sterilization of Indigenous women within the Canadian healthcare system.
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Unleash the Hounds Science Edition – Snare bans, Saturn, and octopus dreams
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Today TWH presents three science stories from around the world, including the banning of cruel animal traps in Wales, new images of Saturn from the James Webb space telescope, and new research into octopus sleep habits.
Asia
Chinese authorities search for illegal religious literature
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Officials near Wuhan inspect bookstores to prevent the selling of unauthorized religious material.
Africa
Religion and the protection of wild and sacred places
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The intersection between conservation and spiritual practices may offer yet another avenue for protecting the environment.
Asia
Pagan Community Notes: Week of January 23, 2023
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In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: “so-called” returns and an adjective, Imbolc and other announcements, Crossings of the Veil, and more news.