Asia
China sees the goddess Mazu as key to influencing politics in Taiwan
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Beijing hopes to use the faithful’s adoration of the goddess Mazu to manipulate elections in Taiwan.
Asia
“Amaterasu” particle raises new mysteries from beyond the Milky Way
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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.
Africa
Transgender Day of Remembrance 2023
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TWH commemorates Trans Day of Remembrance, 2023, acknowledging the disproportionate violence against trans people.
Asia
The connection between horses and language
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Correspondent Sean McShee describes the research connecting the domestication of horses to the spread of languages.
Asia
Sea Goddess’s floating temple gets new home
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A floating temple to the Chinese sea goddess Tin Hau, also known as Mazu, has been moved to a permanent location and will undergo an extensive renovation.