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Ancient Egyptians mummified thousands of crocodiles at Kom Ombo. Modern DNA has finally revealed where the sacred reptiles came from
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Cats went mad, birds fell from the sky, and a disease caused by poisoned seafood devastated an entire Japanese coastal community
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Meet Will Grand, the LSU graduate who turned food waste into 10,000 meals
A simple observation about food waste at Louisiana State University led former student Will Grand to start Giving Greek, a student-run organisation that has donated more than 10,000 meals to a Baton Rouge homeless shelter. Grand was recently recognised by US Senator Bill Cassidy, who praised his initiative for inspiring community service and helping people…
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In a first, UK woman undergoes womb surgery to fix baby’s intestines growing outside his body
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America’s largest ghost towns, with homes and a hospital still standing
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Western Australia’s humpback sightings fell 60%; days later, weakened Southern Ocean seabirds appeared thousands of kilometres away on the country’s east coast
Unusual whale and seabird sightings in the Southern Ocean suggest changing ocean conditions. Marine heat waves are affecting waters around Australia and Antarctica. These warming events disrupt food webs and push marine life off course. Limited monitoring hinders understanding of these significant ecosystem shifts. Better long-term data is urgently needed to track these accelerating changes.
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DNA from the Shroud of Turin and found signs of centuries of human contact
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$10k grant helped grow 3,500 hectares of forest protecting Kalgoorlie
Kalgoorlie-Boulder once suffered severe dust storms due to mining activities. A greening initiative began in the 1970s to combat this environmental problem. Thousands of hectares of forest now protect the city from windblown dust. This long-term project dramatically reduced dust levels over twenty years. The city now enjoys improved air quality and beautified landscapes.
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In 1972, a millionaire built an artificial island in the Pacific to create a tax-free country, but it disappeared before becoming a nation
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In 2016, nations created the world’s largest marine reserve in Antarctica
The Ross Sea Marine Protected Area became a global conservation milestone after years of negotiation. This vast Antarctic reserve was established by the CCAMLR member states in 2016. It protects a significant marine ecosystem supporting diverse wildlife and vital phytoplankton blooms. Scientific study of climate change impacts is also a key benefit of this protected…