Seeds from atomic bomb-exposed tree

Seeds from atomic bomb-exposed tree

Kunihiko Sakuma (R), head of an association for Hiroshima atomic bomb survivors' groups, hands ginkgo seeds taken from a tree that survived the U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima to an official at the Botanical Garden in Oslo on Dec. 9, 2024, ahead of the award ceremony the following day for the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize. The seeds from the over 200-year-old tree, located about 1.4 kilometers away from Ground Zero, were donated to the botanical garden administered by the University of Oslo at the request of Oslo city, made after Nihon Hidankyo, Japan's leading organization of atomic bomb survivors, won the prize in October. (Pool photo)

Seeds from atomic bomb-exposed tree planted in Oslo

Seeds from atomic bomb-exposed tree planted in Oslo

Kunihiko Sakuma (C), head of an association for Hiroshima atomic bomb survivors' groups, plants ginkgo seeds taken from a tree that survived the U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima at the Botanical Garden in Oslo on Dec. 9, 2024, ahead of the award ceremony the following day for the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize. The seeds from the over 200-year-old tree, located about 1.4 kilometers away from Ground Zero, were donated to the botanical garden administered by the University of Oslo at the request of Oslo city, made after Nihon Hidankyo, Japan's leading organization of atomic bomb survivors, won the prize in October. (Pool photo)

Farm animals dazzle visitors at Sydney's 200-year-old Easter show

STORY: Farm animals dazzle visitors at Sydney's 200-year-old Easter show DATELINE: April 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Sydney Royal Easter Show STORYLINE: While Easter is often associated with hopping bunnies and chocolate eggs, an annual gala held in Sydney has added an Aussie twist to the annual holiday, combining rural traditions with modern-day entertainment. With a history of about 200 years, the Sydney Royal Easter Show is being hosted by the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales, which has turned the Sydney Olympic Park into a giant playground for crowds of all ages. During the 12-day celebration, holidaymakers can taste snacks coming from all over the world, let out screams and laughter on a super slide at the amusement park, and admire fireworks lighting up the night sky. But what makes the Sydney Royal Easter Show unique is an array of agriculture-related activities. The whole venue is scattered with more than 10 animal