Researchers mapped more than 100 lakes across 1,000 kilometres of Brazil and Uruguay; the network could detect ecosystem stress before irreversible damage

Researchers mapped more than 100 lakes across 1,000 kilometres of Brazil and Uruguay; the network could detect ecosystem stress before irreversible damage

Published in the journal One Ecosystem, the research provides the first systematic assessment of the Southern American Coastal Shallow Subtropical Lakes What if lakes could warn us about an environmental disaster? These freshwater systems may be giving off subtle biological signals long before the fish start dying off, the algae bloom on the water, or…

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“Are you white?”: Twitch streamer JayMommy doubles down after YRG Cobblemon racism controversy and refuses to back away from backlash

“Are you white?”: Twitch streamer JayMommy doubles down after YRG Cobblemon racism controversy and refuses to back away from backlash

“Are you white?”: Twitch streamer JayMommy doubles down after YRG Cobblemon racism controversy and refuses to back away from backlash JayMommy has broken her silence after facing heavy criticism over comments she made during the YRG Cobblemon event. The Twitch streamer addressed the backlash during an August 6 livestream, defended herself against critics, and made…

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In Washington, Pumas are protecting human lives by preventing vehicle collisions accounting for a 76% reduction in accidents

In Washington, Pumas are protecting human lives by preventing vehicle collisions accounting for a 76% reduction in accidents

Whoever thought animals would be able to prevent accidents? According to a recent study published in ‘Current Biology’ the presence of pumas in Washington has decreased the risk of road collisions immensely. Researchers found that the presence of pumas in the Olympic Peninsula area of Washington has changed the behaviour of the local deer population,…

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Quote of the day by Warren Buffett: 'The most important thing to do if you find yourself in a hole is to stop digging' and a useful business lesson<b></b>

Quote of the day by Warren Buffett: ‘The most important thing to do if you find yourself in a hole is to stop digging’ and a useful business lesson

Quote of the day by Warren Buffett. Among the vast collection of aphorisms attributed to Warren Buffett, few are as blunt or practical as his famous rule of self-correction: “The most important thing to do if you find yourself in a hole is to stop digging.” While the statement sounds like simple common sense, it…

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California lost as many as 1.3 million Joshua trees in the 2020 Dome Fire; new software now helps park managers target recovery after wildfires

California lost as many as 1.3 million Joshua trees in the 2020 Dome Fire; new software now helps park managers target recovery after wildfires

Digital tools deployed to rebuild desert ecosystems after destructive fires California lost as many as 1.3 million Joshua trees when the 43,000-acre (17,400-hectare) Dome Fire burned through the Mojave National Preserve in 2020.According to the University of California, Berkeley, scientists at the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Center for Data Science & Environment (DSE) have partnered…

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<b>Indian-origin hiker found alive after 3 nights stranded on Vancouver Island </b>

Indian-origin hiker found alive after 3 nights stranded on Vancouver Island | World News

An Indian-origin man has been rescued after spending three nights alone in the remote backcountry of Vancouver Island.Keshav Jindal, 25, went missing on 3 August after becoming separated from a friend while hiking to Mount Albert Edward, a 2,100-metre peak in Strathcona Park, British Columbia.Search crews found Jindal on Thursday morning when an RCMP helicopter…

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<b>A 2,400-year-old shipwreck found off Greece is still carrying hundreds of ancient amphorae beneath the sea</b>

A 2,400-year-old shipwreck found off Greece is still carrying hundreds of ancient amphorae beneath the sea | World News

Representative Image of centuries-old amphorae resting beside a shipwreck near Andros (AI-generated image) Greece’s Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities has confirmed the discovery of an ancient shipwreck resting off the coast of Andros, its cargo of pointed bottom commercial amphorae scattered across the seabed at depths ranging from 39 to 44 metres. A tip off from…

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One Houston man began clearing illegally dumped trash alone; his daily cleanups grew into a 100-volunteer movement

One Houston man began clearing illegally dumped trash alone; his daily cleanups grew into a 100-volunteer movement

Andrew Beaver who runs “Clean the Block” removes debris with other volunteers What started as one man’s effort to clear dumped furniture and rubbish in south Houston has grown into a 100-person volunteer campaign to clean up historically underserved neighbourhoods.Andrew Beaver, 37, began clearing abandoned lots and alleyways in November without any experience running an…

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Scientists aboard RRS Sir David Attenborough watched a 1km-wide, 100m-thick section of Greenland’s Sorgenfri glacier break away, weighing an estimated 18 million tonnes

Scientists aboard RRS Sir David Attenborough watched a 1km-wide, 100m-thick section of Greenland’s Sorgenfri glacier break away, weighing an estimated 18 million tonnes

A scientist on board captured the moment the glacier crashed into the ocean. Credit: Alice Fremand Scientists aboard Britain’s flagship polar research vessel, RRS Sir David Attenborough, watched an estimated 18 million metric tonnes of ice crash into the ocean when a massive section of Greenland’s Sorgenfri glacier broke away in a single evening event.The…

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New Jersey police officer disguised as a roadside tree helped catch 74 distracted drivers in just six hours

New Jersey police officer disguised as a roadside tree helped catch 74 distracted drivers in just six hours

A New Jersey police department used an officer in a ghillie suit resembling a tree. This unusual tactic aimed to raise awareness about distracted driving dangers. Later, plainclothes officers conducted an operation and cited seventy-four drivers. These citations were for using mobile phones while operating vehicles. The campaign sought to reduce preventable crashes caused by…

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