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Ethiopia planting trees: collage of forest canopy, hands holding soil, and seedlings — symbol of massive reforestation effort

350 million trees in one day: how Ethiopia tried to break the world record and what came of it

Science 08/02/2026, 17:14
In 2019, Ethiopia claimed to have planted 353 million trees in a single day, attempting to break the world record 🌳. Despite the lack of official confirmation from Guinness, the scale of the campaign impressed the UN. However, scientists note the problem of low seedling survival rates and call for shifting the focus from quantity to the quality of forest restoration 🌍.
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Radio telescope at sunset: symbol of the search for signals from space and the lack of a plan for contact with aliens

Signal from Space: Why Humanity Has No Plan for Contact with Aliens

Science 08/01/2026, 08:21
Humanity has no plan for contact with aliens, and scientists are debating whether to send signals into space at all 📡👽. While some fear we might attract the attention of an aggressive civilization, others believe Earth has been 'glowing' in the ether for a long time. We examine the arguments and the Rio Scale for evaluating discoveries 🔭🌍
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