Groundwater Could Play a Major Role in Controlling and Preventing Forest Fires
A recent study puts forth a new factor for judging the flammability of forests: groundwater.
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Protecting the Rights of the LGBTQ Community in Indonesia
While Indonesia has historically prided itself as a stronghold of moderation, recent events shine a light on just how tenuous this self-perception is.
Clashing Religious Identity Politics Spell Trouble for Indonesian Secularism
A recent election for Jakarta's governor has tested Indonesia's strong commitment to pluralism and tolerance.
Paying for Health Care With Trees: A Win-Win for Orangutans and Communities
“I’m a dentist by training,” says Monica Nirmala, executive director of Indonesian non-profit Alam Sehat Lestari. The name…
The Ridiculous History of Virginity Tests
Plus, the insane ways people still use virginity tests today.
How to Appear Properly Annoyed by a Wiretap
Australia's security service tapped some phones in Indonesia. It hasn't ended well.
The Joy of “Few-Toothed” Rats
Ed Yong’s piece on non-chewing rats would have been good fodder for our rodent-related Today in Mice: On the Indonesian…
Can a Law Save a Language?
Authorities on the island of Java have mandated speaking a little of the local language every week. Will this keep the dreaded English invasion at bay, and does the local tongue even need the protection?