Mauna Kea is known to some native Hawaiians as a sacred volcano, but it could soon be home to a $1.4 billion telescope.

Demonstrators gathered at the base of Hawaii's tallest mountain to protest the construction of a giant telescope. Scientists hope the telescope will help answer questions about the universe, but some Native Hawaiians consider the land holy. (July 15)

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Some Native Hawaiians consider the land holy, as a realm of gods and a place of worship

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Native Hawaiian groups have vowed to protect the Pacific state's tallest mountain from construction of a giant telescope aimed at helping scientists study the time just after the Big Bang. State officials will try to close the road to Mauna Kea summit off to the public on Monday, as trucks carrying equipment are set to start work on the planned astronomy station. Opponents have formed a peaceful protest camp at the base of mountain – considered sacred by some Native Hawaiians, who believe the peak represents the realm of gods. We’ll tell you what’s true. You can form your own view. From 15p €0.18 $0.18 USD 0.27 a day, more exclusives, analysis and...

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A dog in Hawaii is recovering after being discovered last week buried alive on a  beach in Hawaii, according to an animal rescue.