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In 1936, Beryl Markham Made History Flying the Atlantic Solo Westward
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Indian-origin man, woman arrested in Canada over alleged $6,000 extortion during date
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Australian farmer spent three decades restoring land he once cleared; 24 bird species now live there
About three decades ago, King Island farmer Fred Perry began changing the way he managed his land after his children urged him to protect the environment. Once known for clearing native vegetation, Perry and his wife Shona began fencing and replanting parts of their farm. The long-running effort has restored habitat and brought 24 bird…
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As 30% of Japan’s temples risk disappearance by 2040, monks are using AI to help people speak with Buddha
By 2040, Japanese temples may face closure due to dwindling religious commitment among the populace. In a bid to attract more visitors spiritually, monks are embracing artificial intelligence to improve operational efficiency and enhance communication with worshippers. While some view AI as a useful guide in matters of faith, others argue that the essential human…
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Doctors gave Seattle shipbuilder months to live; he sold his business, moved to an island and lived another 38 years
Robert Moran, Seattle’s former mayor, made a monumental gift of thousands of acres for a state park. Following a serious illness, he relocated to Orcas Island, where he developed picturesque forest lands into a personal estate. His visionary donation led to the establishment of Washington’s first state park, named Moran State Park in his honor,…
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18-year-old Texas student trains da Vinci robot to remove tumours; succeeds in 3 of 4 tests
A brilliant eighteen-year-old student has engineered a cutting-edge framework designed for surgical robots. Utilizing a simulation strategy, this innovative system instructs robots on autonomous tumor excision. Tested on a da Vinci surgical platform alongside gel models, it achieved success by removing tumors in three out of four trials. This pioneering research paves the way for…
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Manhattan’s traffic-packed Broadway is slowly becoming a 5-mile wildlife corridor
Manhattan’s Broadway medians are being replanted with native Northeast species under a long-term project by the Broadway Mall Association. The Great Green Way covers five miles of Broadway and aims to connect 83 green malls into a corridor that can support birds, bees and other wildlife. Twelve malls have been restored so far, with more…
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In 1970s, Marty Bluewater bought land on island planned for 800 homes; he is now its only resident
Protection Island in Washington was once planned as a holiday community with 800 homes. Marty Bluewater bought a piece of the island in the 1970s, but conservationists later fought to protect its important wildlife habitat. In 1982, the entire 400-acre island became a National Wildlife Refuge. Bluewater was allowed to stay and eventually became its…
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Florida police officer arrested after using Flock surveillance cameras to track estranged wife
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Pulitzer Prize-winning poet bought a barren land in Hawaii and turned it into a 19-acre forest with more than 3,000 palms
W.S. Merwin, a celebrated poet, found solace and seclusion in Maui during the 1970s, where he dedicated himself to creating a lush 19-acre palm forest. This extraordinary project transformed a barren piece of land into a thriving ecological haven, showcasing an impressive array of palm species. Today, the Merwin Conservancy diligently safeguards this rich environmental…