The people who live on the island of Vangunu were adamant that the critically endangered species still existed. They helped researchers prove that they were right.
Tag: Solomon Islands
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Biden Hosts Pacific Islands, With a Rising China in Mind
The event at the White House was part of an administration effort to deepen ties with a string of small but strategic nations.
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Caroline Kennedy Visits Solomon Islands Where J.F.K. Survived an Ordeal
Ms. Kennedy’s recent swim in the Pacific waters where J.F.K. survived a wartime ordeal shows how her family legacy informs her work.
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What’s Inside Earth’s Inner Core? Seismic Waves Reveal an Innermost Core.
Shaking from large earthquakes provides hints about something different at the center of the planet.
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China’s Mad Dash Into a Strategic Island Nation Breeds Resentment
For years, Beijing has thrown its wealth and weight across the globe. But its experience in the Solomon Islands calls into question its approach to expanding its power.