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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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