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by messi 1y+ ago

Futuristic concrete could transform roads and homes into giant batteries

Low-cost cement could be used on roadways to provide contactless recharging for electric cars as they travel

independent.co.uk
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by kxh 1y+ ago 1

From kookaburra cackles to bonk of the banjo frog: Only one can be crowned Australia's favourite animal sound

Squawks, creaky doors, trills, bellows and a lot of grunts — our wildlife makes some bizarre and beguiling noises. But which one should get the shout-out as Australia's favourite animal sound? It's time to make a call.

abc.net.au
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bbc.com

by Nelson 1y+ ago

Nuclear weapons testing cause of radioactivity in wild boars, study says

Scientists previously believed Chernobyl was the main cause of radioactivity in Europe's wild boars.
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nature.org

Rivers Reborn: Alewives Continue to Make a Recovery in the Penobscot Watershed in Maine

Alewife fish populations are continuing to journey back home to Maine's Penobscot River thanks to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act which is...

by estherschindler 1y+ ago
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sciencealert.com

by kxh 1y+ ago

The Weirdest Eyes in The Animal Kingdom See a World We Can't Even Imagine
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singularityhub.com

by zritic 1y+ ago

Scientists Extend Life Span in Mice by Restoring This Brain-Body Connection

Reactivating the connection in elderly mice revived their motivation, transforming them from couch potatoes into impressive joggers.
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theconversation.com

by kxh 1y+ ago

Spooky, stealthy night hunters: revealing the wonderful otherworld of owls

Owls are masterpieces of adaption, having honed their expertise as night predators over millions of years. Two new books delve into the world of these birds...
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sciencealert.com

Amazing Discovery Reveals Why You Didn't Get Your Dad's Mitochondria

Virtually every animal on Earth can thank their mother for the energy that fuels each of their cells.

by kxh 1y+ ago
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yahoo.com

by estherschindler 1y+ ago

10,000 bees ground a CHP helicopter. A beekeeper comes to the rescue
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by geoleo 1y+ ago

First U.S. nuclear reactor built from scratch in decades enters commercial operation in Georgia

Nuclear power now makes up about 25% of the generation of Georgia Power, the largest unit of Atlanta-based Southern Co.

nbcnews.com
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by Gozzin 1y+ ago

Inaugural Lecture by Nicola Nelson

Tuatara conservation has been founded on understanding the biology of sex determination, disease ecology and the restoration of populations. In this lecture Professor Nicky Nelson will present research case studies into the biology of tuatara, showing how they have supported …
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apnews.com

by geoleo 1y+ ago

Dry states taking Mississippi River water isn't a new idea. But some mayors want to kill it

Diverting Mississippi River water to states struggling with water scarcity isn't a new idea. And many experts have always said it's a long shot...
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by ppp 1y+ ago

The Clean Energy Future Is Roiling Both Friends and Foes

Resistance to wind and solar projects from environmentalists is among an array of impediments to widespread conversion to renewables.

nytimes.com
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abc.net.au

by kxh 1y+ ago 1

After three wet summers, these tiny creatures are booming. They could make you allergic to red meat

With ticks thriving after La Niña, more people are expected to be bitten by the parasites, and that could lead to an increase in cases of a potentially...
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earth.com

by kxh 1y+ ago 1

Scientists had a 20-minute "conversation" with a humpback whale named Twain

In an unprecedented encounter, a research team successfully engaged in a "conversation" with a humpback whale named Twain.
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theguardian.com

by estherschindler 1y+ ago

Experience: I own the world’s oldest living cat

I bought her little stairs to get up on the sofa, but she still jumps everywhere
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theguardian.com

Five million bees escape after crates of hives fall off truck in Canada

Beekeepers at site near Toronto in Ontario eventually managed to recapture most of the insects, although some remained on the loose

by socialiguana 1y+ ago
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wired.com

by dianep 1y+ ago

Sorry, Your Paper Coffee Cup Is a Toxic Nightmare

Supposedly eco-friendly cups are still coated with a thin layer of plastic, which scientists have discovered can leach chemicals that harm living creatures.
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theconversation.com

by kxh 1y+ ago

Roads of destruction: we found vast numbers of illegal ‘ghost roads’ used to crack open pristine rainforest
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scientificamerican.com

by Gozzin 1y+ ago 1

Exxon Knew about Climate Change Almost 40 Years Ago

A new investigation shows the oil company understood the science before it became a public issue and spent millions to promote misinformation
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commondreams.org

NYC Marchers to Biden: Stop 'Cowering in a Corner' and Declare Climate Emergency

"It's time for Biden to declare a climate emergency and phase out the fossil fuels killing people and wildlife around the world."

by zyery 1y+ ago
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univie.ac.at

by estherschindler 1y+ ago 26

Floral Time Travel: Flowers Were More Diverse 100 Million Years Ago Than They Are Today

Angiosperm flowers reached their greatest morphological diversity early in their evolutionary history
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sciencealert.com

How 2 Teens Accidentally Solved Charles Darwin's Most Vexing Problem

In 1956, a teenage girl by the name of Tina Negus was summering in the United Kingdom's Charnwood Forest with her family, when she noticed a curious...

by kxh 1y+ ago
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elpais.com

by estherschindler 1y+ ago

Philanthropist group buys up large tracts of land in Romania to create ‘European Yellowstone’
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newscientist.com

by estherschindler 1y+ ago

Wasabi could help preserve ancient Egyptian papyrus artefacts
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sciencealert.com

'Obelisks': Entirely New Class of Life Has Been Found in The Human Digestive System

Peering into the jungle of microbes that live within us, researchers have stumbled across what seem to be an entire new class of virus-like objects.

by kxh 1y+ ago
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livescience.com

'Polar bear capital of the world' soon to be overrun with record number of bears due to shifting sea ice

by capoti 1y+ ago
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arstechnica.com

by estherschindler 1y+ ago

What cats’ love of boxes and squares can tell us about their visual perception

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