South Africa, in the mid-1800s, planted millions of Australian acacias as a dune fix; 180 years later, that decision is costing the country its rivers and ecosystem

A study reveals how the introduction of Australian acacias in the mid-1800s to stabilize dunes has resulted in significant ...

The Cast of ‘Independence Day’: Where Are They 30 Years Later?

In honor of the sci-fi blockbuster’s 30th anniversary, THR checks in on the all-star cast, including Will Smith, Bill Pullman ...

We Went Back and Explored the 1985 Joe Dante Film ‘Explorers’

Reading time 5 minutes If you look up “third act problems” in a film studies book, there should be a big picture of Ethan ...

How to invade planet Earth: An alien's guide to bringing the human race to its knees

From "Independence Day" to "Invasion of the Body Snatchers", movies and TV shows are packed with advice for anyone aspiring ...

South Africa in the late 1800s planted millions of Australian acacias to stabilise sand dunes, but today scientists say they're draining rivers and replacing native ecosystems

Across South Africa, an environmental crisis began with a plan over a century ago. By bringing in fast-growing trees from ...

Original 'Alien 3' Director Reveals Scrapped Plans That Would Have Changed the Franchise Forever

Renny Harlin revealed why he walked away from directing Alien 3 after 20th Century Fox rejected his radically different ideas ...
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Eight of the Worst Marine Invaders, According to Scientists

Lionfish, mitten crabs and “sea vomit.” Meet eight marine species inadvertently brought to new territory that are taking the ...