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Artificial Beaver Dams Protect Wildlife

Nov 29, 2024 09:01AM

Artificial beaver dams, mimicking nature’s designs, are revitalizing the Northern Great Plains, restoring ecosystems, improving soil and water, and even attracting real beavers.

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Sweat Monitor Measures Overexertion

Nov 29, 2024 09:01AM

A smart elastic band from Northwestern University tracks muscle exertion by analyzing sweat acidity, helping users optimize workouts and prevent soreness.

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Linking Biodiversity to Human Health

Nov 29, 2024 09:01AM

Biodiversity loss has human costs: a study links declining bat populations to increased pesticide use and higher infant mortality, highlighting nature's role in health and agriculture.

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Funny but Serious Science

Nov 29, 2024 09:01AM

The Ig Nobel Prizes celebrated quirky science: researchers showed mammals can breathe through their anuses, and a plant that mimics plastic leaves, sparking laughter and curiosity.

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New Findings About Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid

Oct 31, 2024 09:01AM

Scientists in Europe and the U.S. discovered that the asteroid responsible for the dinosaur extinction 66 million years ago likely originated beyond Jupiter's orbit. Rich in water and carbon, it was unique among Earth-impacting asteroids.

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Female Sharks Found Sleeping on a Seabed

Oct 31, 2024 09:01AM

Scientists from the University of Tasmania discovered thousands of female Port Jackson sharks sleeping on the seabed in Beagle Commonwealth Marine Reserve. The reason for their gathering is unclear, but one theory suggests they were feeding on scallops before laying eggs.

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Decreasing Birth Rates Concern Countries

Oct 31, 2024 09:01AM

The 2022 World Bank data shows declining birth rates, with South Korea's at less than 0.8, the lowest among wealthy countries. Rising dog ownership and declining childbirth prompted President Yoon to declare a "demographic national emergency."

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Construction Blocks Marine Life Movement

Oct 31, 2024 09:01AM

Karissa Lear, an aquatic ecologist, observed that manmade structures in Western Australia disrupted young green sawfish migration. She suggests that marine animals need assistance navigating human infrastructure, similar to wildlife bridges and fish ladders, to support ocean sustainability.

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Making Hospice Care Sustainable

Oct 31, 2024 09:01AM

The hospice industry is embracing sustainability, with providers like Agrace Hospice and Amedisys aiming for carbon neutrality and reduced emissions. These initiatives align with hospice missions, enhancing community impact and promoting long-term ecological responsibility.

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Ocean Noise Pollution

Sep 30, 2024 09:05AM

Increased shipping and climate change are contributing to higher levels of ocean noise, disrupting marine life.

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Space Sailing

Sep 30, 2024 09:04AM

NASA’s solar sail system, powered by sunlight, could replace traditional propulsion, offering constant acceleration.

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Scouts Save Life Mid-Flight

Sep 30, 2024 09:03AM

On a Southwest Airlines flight, scouts helped perform CPR for 40 minutes, aiding doctors and nurses to save a passenger’s life.

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European Union Bans Mercury Dental Filings

Sep 30, 2024 09:02AM

Starting in 2025, the EU will ban mercury dental amalgams for all ages, citing health risks, especially for vulnerable groups.

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Studying Animals From Space

Sep 30, 2024 09:01AM

In 2025, five small satellites will be launched to track animal movements and environmental data from space to improve understanding of migration and environmental impacts on wildlife.

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Camembert and Brie Cheese Risk Extinction

Aug 30, 2024 09:01AM

The biodiversity decline of fungi used in traditional cheeses like camembert and brie threatens their future, as lab-engineered fungi lose their natural reproductive abilities and resilience.

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Climate Change Impacts on Earth’s Rotation

Aug 30, 2024 09:01AM

Melting polar ice caps are delaying the need to delete a second from our clocks due to Earth's changing rotation speed, pushing the deadline to 2028 or 2029.

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Siberian Explosions Explained

Aug 30, 2024 09:01AM

Mysterious craters in Siberia are likely caused by gas explosions due to warming Arctic temperatures weakening the frozen soil, a phenomenon linked to geological faults under ancient lakes.

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