A serious large-scale landslide along the East Phu An Canal route in Binh Phu Commune, Dong Thap Province, has exposed the growing vulnerability of Mekong Delta infrastructure to erosion, hydrological instability, and climate-related land degradation. The collapse not only severed a critical transportation artery, but also placed homes, flood protection systems, and hundreds of hectares of high-value agriculture at immediate risk. Beyond its local impact, this disaster underscores a larger regional challenge: in low-lying delta systems, landslides are increasingly becoming both an infrastructure crisis and an agricultural security threat.

Though long debunked, the Project Blue Beam conspiracy theory continues to resurface across the internet whenever strange lights or unusual sky phenomena appear.

A groundbreaking study has overturned long-held scientific assumptions: even without a brain or nervous system, the single-celled organism Stentor coeruleus demonstrates the ability to learn through associative processes.

A mysterious lizard living in the harsh deserts of Australia has just been confirmed as a new species, with a population estimated at fewer than 20 individuals. The finding not only stuns the scientific community but also highlights the crucial role of Indigenous knowledge in conservation.

A fragment of human frontal bone discovered in Germany in the 1970s once sparked decades of debate as possible evidence of a rare Neanderthal–Homo sapiens hybrid. But new research has overturned that theory entirely.

In Ca Mau Province, a series of successful sea turtle rescues and releases is highlighting the growing role of local communities in protecting Vietnam’s endangered marine biodiversity. On April 20, border guards, forest rangers, and local fishermen worked together to safely release a 60-kilogram green sea turtle, locally known as “vích,” back into coastal waters after it was accidentally trapped in fishing nets. This rescue marked the third sea turtle returned to the wild in just a few days, reflecting encouraging momentum in both wildlife protection and public conservation awareness.

On Earth Day, April 22, Vietnam Airlines officially launched the “Green Alliance for Sustainable Development” in Hanoi, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s sustainability journey and signaling a broader shift in how major Vietnamese enterprises approach environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments. More than a symbolic initiative, the Green Alliance represents a new collaborative platform designed to connect government agencies, international organizations, businesses, and social partners in building coordinated, measurable, and internationally aligned sustainability strategies. This launch reflects Vietnam Airlines’ ambition to position sustainable development not simply as corporate responsibility, but as a long-term strategic foundation for competitiveness and national leadership.

In Khanh Hoa Province’s Nui Chua–Phuoc Binh National Park, an unusual and scientifically valuable herd of hybrid gaur cattle has become the focus of long-term conservation and genetic research. These rare animals, born from natural breeding between wild male gaurs and domestic cows, represent a remarkable biological phenomenon that could offer insights into wildlife genetics, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable resource development. Yet despite years of successful care and adaptation in semi-wild conditions, one critical question remains unanswered: can these hybrids reproduce and establish a stable population?

In Dak Lak Province, wildlife rescue and rehabilitation efforts continue to play a vital role in protecting Vietnam’s biodiversity. On April 23, local forestry and conservation authorities successfully released six rescued wild animals back into their natural habitat at Chu Yang Sin National Park, reaffirming the province’s commitment to ecological preservation and sustainable forest management.

Vietnam’s Department of Crop Production and Plant Protection under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has urged provinces nationwide to speed up the harvest of early winter-spring rice while intensifying pest and disease prevention efforts for late-season crops. As weather conditions become increasingly unpredictable, agricultural authorities are emphasizing the need for swift action to protect rice productivity and minimize potential losses during one of the country’s most important growing seasons.