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Vegetable variety decline puts healthy diets at risk - study

A study said increasing vegetable output alone may not guarantee healthy diets and that the range of vegetables and varietal diversity must also be protected. Researchers warned that declines in seeds, varieties and wild relatives narrow options for nutrient-rich and climate-resilient vegetables. They identified at least 1,482 vegetable species and found production and consumption concentrated in a few crops. Reviews showed genetic diversity declines in 80 percent of studies, while about 24 percent of assessed wild relatives were threatened with extinction.

Entertainment

Scholars pan, audiences cheer as \'Odyssey\' sparks hot debate overseas

Christopher Nolan’s film \'Odyssey\' has remained controversial since its casting and design were first revealed. After release, it won substantial praise and strong box office results, but debate continues between classicists and general audiences, IT outlet Ars Technica reported on Aug. 2. The film adapts an epic poem from around the 8th century BC in a modern way. Classicist Emily Wilson criticised its focus and choices, while others defended Nolan’s intent.

Telecommunications & Media

SKT to tighten network quality control during summer holidays, AI to forecast traffic

SK Telecom will step up network quality management during the summer holiday season using AI-based network operations and monitoring technology. The company said it will run a special summer holiday communications situation room from July 20 to Aug. 31. It will conduct pre-checks and real-time monitoring in areas and multi-use facilities expected to see traffic surges, optimise capacity at about 1,100 sites nationwide and prepare for higher international roaming demand and weather-related disasters.