CogniCurrent Icon

COGNICURRENT

A compact global news feed for the bigger picture.

Regions
Topics
Saved views:
Save your current filters to revisit or share.
50 stories
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Opening the Age of Villages Beyond Regional Extinction: Local Assetization

Various strategies are being discussed to revitalize regions facing population decline and extinction, including the local assetization approach aimed at ensuring that the value produced in the region benefits the citizens and community rather than external interests.

Feb 27 • 03:20 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A bee that was believed to be extinct since 1904 reappears in New York

In a remarkable discovery, an ecologist found a species of bee thought to be extinct since 1904 in a research orchard in New York.

Feb 26 • 09:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Galahad Crocodile: Lived 215 Million Years Ago and Could Run on Land

The Galahad crocodile, a distant ancestor of modern crocodiles, could run quickly on land and lived 215 million years ago during a time of significant ecological change.

Feb 26 • 08:58 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Galactic Orbit of the Solar System is Behind the Earth’s Great Extinction

The article discusses the Earth’s formation, the emergence of life, and the various mass extinction events over geological time, suggesting a connection between these extinctions and the solar system's galactic orbit.

Feb 26 • 01:31 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

From McDonald's to Safe Villages... Local Data Changing Regional Experiments

The first Korea Local Impact Strategy Forum focused on utilizing local data to combat regional extinction, emphasizing tailored support and growth in social solidarity economy organizations.

Feb 25 • 07:54 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Documenting the Return of the Gray Wolf in Los Angeles 100 Years After Being Brought to Extinction

The gray wolf has returned to Los Angeles over a century after its likely extinction from the region in the 1920s, with a sighting reported near Pyramid Lake.

Feb 25 • 00:29 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Sanremo, Extinction Rebellion activists storm the blue carpet: “Social emergency”

Extinction Rebellion activists disrupted the Sanremo music festival by infiltrating through security to protest against perceived ecocide policies and greenwashing by major sponsors.

Feb 25 • 00:20 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Can African Penguins Be Brought Back From the Brink? Better Designed No-Fishing Zones Could Help

The African penguin, now critically endangered, faces extinction due to food scarcity, climate change, and pollution, but improved no-fishing zones may aid its recovery.

Feb 24 • 05:01 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Lazarus Species: When Scientists Err in Declaring Extinction

The article discusses the phenomenon of 'Lazarus species,' which are thought to be extinct but later rediscovered, illustrating the nuances and surprises of biodiversity.

Feb 24 • 04:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Manaus student who created a game about the extinction of dinosaurs turns it into a book

Lucas Rocha, a student from Manaus, has transformed his game 'The Last Roar' about dinosaur extinction into a children's book.

Feb 22 • 22:51 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Floriana recovers its giant tortoises: Resettlement of 150 tortoises after their extinction for a hundred years

Ecuador has resettled 150 giant tortoises to their natural habitat on Floriana Island after they disappeared for over a century as part of efforts to restore ecological balance in the unique Galapagos archipelago.

Feb 22 • 08:32 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Letters from Readers: Enough Violence, Inside and Outside Congress; in Extinction; the Strike

Readers express their outrage over ongoing violence related to political protests in Argentina and call for an end to such actions both inside and outside the Congress.

Feb 22 • 03:05 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Giant tortoises return to Galápagos island after 150 years

Over 150 giant tortoises have been reintroduced to Floreana Island in the Galápagos archipelago, marking a significant step in ecosystem restoration after their extinction over a century ago.

Feb 21 • 23:42 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What Capybaras Were Like Millions of Years Ago: Migrations, Gigantism, and Extinctions

The article discusses the evolutionary history of capybaras, highlighting their adaptations through migrations, gigantism, and extinctions over millions of years.

Feb 21 • 22:10 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Are we to blame for the extinction of Neanderthals? Here's what science knows now

Scientists are investigating the reasons behind the extinction of Neanderthals, considering factors like isolation, competition with modern humans, and the potential for violence.

Feb 21 • 11:43 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Giant tortoises make a comeback on Galapagos island

More than 150 giant tortoises have been reintroduced to Floreana Island, Galapagos, marking a significant ecological restoration effort after their extinction over a century ago.

Feb 21 • 09:44 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Environmentalists in the US say they were approached by the FBI

Environmental activists from the US reported being approached by the FBI regarding their involvement with the climate action group Extinction Rebellion.

Feb 21 • 02:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Fuels: Is SP95 on the verge of extinction?

The number of service stations offering E10 fuel has surpassed those providing SP95, indicating a shift towards more economical and environmentally friendly fuel options in France.

Feb 20 • 09:37 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The decline of turtle populations raises alarms in Doñana: 'We are close to witnessing their total extinction'

A new study reveals alarming declines in the native turtle populations of Doñana National Park, indicating a serious risk of local extinction.

Feb 20 • 04:30 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Extinction Rebellion activists must pay after Oslo actions

67 activists receive fines following Extinction Rebellion protests in Oslo targeting the oil and gas industry.

Feb 19 • 19:53 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

TARMO SOOMERE ⟩ Allies are not left behind

Academic Tarmo Soomere discusses the urgent need to restore the health of ecosystems like fields, forests, and bogs in response to human demands that have triggered mass species extinction.

Feb 19 • 18:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Environmental protest group says FBI is investigating it for terrorism

Environmental group Extinction Rebellion reported that it is under investigation by the FBI for potential terrorism activities, with some members having encountered agents from the agency's taskforce on extremism.

Feb 18 • 23:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

At risk of extinction, rare fish of 1.20 m is recorded on the coast of Alagoas; VIDEO

A critically endangered fish species, the Epinephelus itajara, was observed during a scientific dive in Coruripe, Alagoas, Brazil.

Feb 18 • 20:37 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

"Instrumental Retrospective". The police union pins Brescia councilors against the police chief

A political case has arisen in Brescia following the police chief's warnings to Extinction Rebellion activists, leading to tensions between municipal councilors and the police.

Feb 18 • 16:35 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Female turtles that throw themselves off cliffs to avoid being disturbed by males

A study on Golem Grad Island in North Macedonia reveals that female turtles may jump off cliffs to escape unwanted male attention, leading to their potential extinction by 2083.

Feb 18 • 13:59 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Scientists Want to Revive the Mammoth or Clone the Woolly Elephant. And It Might Be Useful to Us

Czech scientists are exploring the possibility of reviving the mammoth or cloning its close relative, the woolly elephant, for potential ecological benefits.

Feb 18 • 08:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Males' Persistent Mating Attempts Lead to ‘Extinction’ Crisis: The Tragedy of Female Turtles on an Isolated Island

Male Hermann turtles are overwhelming the female population, leading to serious implications for their survival on a remote island in North Macedonia.

Feb 18 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Small 43-centimeter bird threatened with extinction rescued in SC; VIDEO

A small endangered bird, the Grazina-de-barriga-branca, was rescued in Balneário Arroio do Silva, Santa Catarina, after being found weak and having difficulty moving.

Feb 17 • 23:33 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Fur Stores and Sock Manufacturing - Industries on the Verge of Extinction

The fur retail industry in Sweden is rapidly declining, with few businesses remaining as aging owners retire without successors.

Feb 15 • 15:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Europeans rebut US claims that the continent is facing 'civilizational extinction'

European authorities have rejected US criticisms suggesting that Europe is undergoing a 'civilizational extinction', emphasizing the continent's values at the Munich Security Conference.

Feb 15 • 12:16 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

EU's top diplomat rejects US-led European 'drowning'

EU's chief diplomat, K. Kallas, asserts that Europe doesn't face civilizational extinction as per U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's comments on massive migration and European defense.

Feb 15 • 09:23 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Ludovic Slimak on Neanderthals: 'It was suicide. Humans disappear because their values collapse'

Paleoanthropologist Ludovic Slimak discusses the extinction of Neanderthals and the implications of human values in his new book, 'The Last Neanderthal.'

Feb 15 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Eco-vandals: Activists accuse the government and 'disguise' Meloni - the posters in Turin against the Olympics

Activists from Extinction Rebellion have posted controversial flyers in Turin criticizing the Italian government under Meloni over its investments in the upcoming Olympics and large infrastructure projects, associating them with environmental degradation.

Feb 13 • 15:38 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Councilwoman of Ocotlán, Jalisco, is captured with a spider monkey at an official event

Silvia Iliana Villarruel Gutiérrez, a councilwoman from Ocotlán, Jalisco, faces backlash for appearing at an official event with a spider monkey, a species threatened with extinction.

Feb 12 • 19:44 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

We can live without wolves; we will live worse

The article argues against killing Iberian wolves, highlighting the negative long-term consequences of their extinction.

Feb 12 • 17:15 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Fewer than 10 specimens of this rare species native to California: could it still be saved?

The vaquita marina, the world's smallest and most endangered porpoise, faces critical extinction as its population dwindles to fewer than ten due to human-induced pressures.

Feb 12 • 11:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tax reform: with the extinction of PIS, Cofins, and IPI, R$ 40 billion in tax benefits will no longer exist in 2026

Brazil's tax reform will abolish PIS, Cofins, and IPI by the end of this year, leading to the termination of approximately R$ 40 billion in fiscal benefits in 2026.

Feb 12 • 07:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

Environmental Threat! Why the Traditional Fireplace is Facing Extinction

The traditional wood-burning fireplace is declining in popularity as stricter regulations and a younger generation's preferences lead to its potential extinction.

Feb 12 • 05:52 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

FARIŠTAMO ELLER ⟩ The choice between a luxury dish at the banquet table and the extinction of a species is tilted towards the former

The article discusses the critical endangerment of eels and the ongoing political debates regarding their fishing despite scientific recommendations for a complete ban.

Feb 11 • 22:01 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Do You Know the 'Korean Gray Whale'?

The article discusses the near extinction of the Korean Gray Whale, a species with deep historical ties to Korea, and highlights the lack of concern among Koreans about its endangered status despite the strong national sentiment regarding its naming.

Feb 11 • 10:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Three years after the closure of an elementary school in a rural area, 410 people have left... 'The effect of regional extinction' is confirmed for the first time

A recent study indicates that closing small elementary schools in rural areas leads to significant population decreases, confirming the risk of regional extinction.

Feb 10 • 11:01 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

Parallel Giant Slalom, the First Olympic Medal for Kim Sang-gyeom, Faces Extinction Threat

The future of the parallel giant slalom in the Olympics is uncertain, as it faces potential removal from the Olympic program ahead of the 2030 Winter Olympics.

Feb 10 • 07:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

3 People and 50 Cats: Residents of a Japanese Island on the Verge of Extinction

The island of Oshima in Japan is experiencing severe demographic decline, with only three elderly residents remaining amidst a large population of cats.

Feb 10 • 07:08 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

International report warns companies: Save nature now or you will go extinct before living beings

An international report warns that the ongoing loss of biodiversity poses a direct threat to the global economy and financial stability, urging companies to take immediate action to protect nature or risk extinction themselves.

Feb 10 • 03:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Young People Already Show Signs of a Species in Extinction

The article discusses how social media is disrupting democracies, drawing parallels to past historical events that triggered significant societal changes.

Feb 8 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public Telephones in Extinction: Couple Remembers Dating with Coin Counts and Other Strategies to Use Public Phones

With the announcement of the end of public telephones in Brazil by January 2026, memories of a time when communication required urgency and planning have resurfaced for many.

Feb 8 • 10:00 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Tiny Bermudan snail 'back from the brink' of extinction, UK zoo says

A tiny Bermudan snail, once thought to be extinct, has been successfully reintroduced to its natural habitat after conservation efforts by Chester Zoo.

Feb 7 • 09:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Life & Tech

Bermuda snail thought to be extinct now thrives after a decade’s effort

The greater Bermuda snail, once believed extinct, has seen a revival thanks to the release of over 100,000 bred snails by conservationists after a decade of efforts.

Feb 7 • 06:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Fire corals in Brazil may be experiencing silent extinction, experts say

Experts indicate that fire corals in Brazil may be undergoing a 'silent extinction,' based on a study supported by Fapesp and published in Coral Reefs.

Feb 6 • 15:21 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Congress is going to become extinct', said Dilip Jaiswal

Dilip Jaiswal claims that the Congress Party is on the verge of extinction.

Feb 5 • 11:03 UTC

Story in context

Loading Intelligence...

📡

Select a report from the feed to view analysis and related coverage.