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North Carolina dam tested three flows to balance wildlife and power
For two decades, the Roanoke Rapids Dam has been diligently analyzing water flow levels. Scientists observed the effects on fish and mussel populations, discovering that a medium flow rate supports wildlife while optimizing power generation. This significant finding permits greater water diversion to enhance electricity production, as the dam commits to using this medium flow…
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Two people bitten by beavers in less than two weeks at Maryland park
At Cunningham Falls State Park, two people experienced beaver bites that resulted in positive rabies tests for both animals involved. Consequently, park authorities have restricted access to water areas to ensure public safety. Ongoing surveillance is focused on assessing the rabies situation, and restrictions will persist until health officials confirm that the park is safe…
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Singapore replaced a 2.7-km concrete canal with a winding river; biodiversity rose 30%
Singapore transformed a 2.7-km concrete canal at Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park into a 3-km meandering river between 2009 and 2011. The project created a flood plain and more varied river habitat. Later research found 26 fish species in the rehabilitated section, including three native species, compared with eight non-native species in an untreated canal section.
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3,500-year-old residential complex discovered in Egypt
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In the 1990s, Boston sent Big Dig soil to a burning dump, turning it into a park
Boston’s massive Big Dig project produced more than 16 million cubic yards of soil, and nearly a quarter of it was sent to Spectacle Island in Boston Harbor. The island was once a city dump where methane gas caused underground fires. The soil helped cap the old landfill, reshape the island and support a long…
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Quote of the day by Melinda French Gates: “When something’s uncomfortable, it means you’re actually…”
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Meet Japan’s ‘women of the sea’: 80-year-old diver dives into cold waters without an oxygen tank
The Ama of Japan, elite free divers who have harvested seafood without oxygen tanks for centuries, face a critical moment in their history. With an aging population of divers and the changing dynamics of ocean ecosystems, this age-old fishing tradition is at risk. Local communities are banding together to protect and celebrate this unparalleled cultural…
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US mosquito numbers have crashed during a historic drought
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Australia’s Tiwi rangers spent two decades fighting invasive fire ants; the island is now declared free of them
In a remarkable conservation milestone, indigenous rangers have eradicated invasive tropical fire ants from Melville Island after 20 years of dedicated work on Australia’s Tiwi Islands. Their meticulous strategies in locating nests and applying targeted poisons have bolstered the protection of at-risk wildlife and ecosystems. This achievement underscores the significance of indigenous-led land management and…
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8-foot Burmese python found under a New Jersey family’s shed
A large Burmese python was discovered hiding beneath a New Jersey family’s shed. Animal control officers carefully removed the reptile after dismantling part of the structure. An X-ray revealed the snake’s swollen belly contained a recently swallowed opossum. Officials suspect the exotic pet was abandoned by its previous owner. The SPCA warns against releasing such…