Lake Ontario Sea Lamprey Population Surges After Pandemic-Related Control Disruption
Following COVID-19 restrictions that hampered sea lamprey control efforts in 2020 and 2021, Lake Ontario's sea lamprey population surged tenfold to 56,000 in 2022, but has since decreased to 22,000 in 2024, due to renewed control efforts and research into new control strategies.
Lake Ontario Sea Lamprey Population Surges After Pandemic-Related Control Disruption
Following COVID-19 restrictions that hampered sea lamprey control efforts in 2020 and 2021, Lake Ontario's sea lamprey population surged tenfold to 56,000 in 2022, but has since decreased to 22,000 in 2024, due to renewed control efforts and research into new control strategies.
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Three Somalis Among Africa's 100 Most Influential
New African magazine's 2024 list of 100 influential Africans includes three Somali men: filmmaker Mohamed Harawe, climate activist Mohamed Caddow, and climate diplomat Ali Mohamed, highlighting their contributions to film, climate action, and international diplomacy.
Three Somalis Among Africa's 100 Most Influential
New African magazine's 2024 list of 100 influential Africans includes three Somali men: filmmaker Mohamed Harawe, climate activist Mohamed Caddow, and climate diplomat Ali Mohamed, highlighting their contributions to film, climate action, and international diplomacy.
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Super Ice Ages Spurred Evolution of Complex Life
An international team's high-resolution analysis of 2 billion years of global life diversity, published in Science, reveals that super ice ages around 600 million years ago spurred a surge in eukaryotic species, leading to the emergence of complex organisms after a period of slow evolution.
Super Ice Ages Spurred Evolution of Complex Life
An international team's high-resolution analysis of 2 billion years of global life diversity, published in Science, reveals that super ice ages around 600 million years ago spurred a surge in eukaryotic species, leading to the emergence of complex organisms after a period of slow evolution.
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UK Wildlife Shows Mixed Response to 2024's Unusually Wet and Mild Weather
The UK's wet and mild 2024 weather yielded mixed results for wildlife; while heather in Suffolk recovered from 2022 heat damage, insect populations declined, impacting butterflies, bees, and bats; grey seals established a new colony in Suffolk.
UK Wildlife Shows Mixed Response to 2024's Unusually Wet and Mild Weather
The UK's wet and mild 2024 weather yielded mixed results for wildlife; while heather in Suffolk recovered from 2022 heat damage, insect populations declined, impacting butterflies, bees, and bats; grey seals established a new colony in Suffolk.
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Environmental and Dystopian Themes in 2024 Television
Several new and returning TV series and documentaries, including those narrated by Cate Blanchett, Barack Obama, and Morgan Freeman, explore environmental issues, dystopian futures, and past events like the 1997 Wrocław flood, using diverse storytelling approaches.
Environmental and Dystopian Themes in 2024 Television
Several new and returning TV series and documentaries, including those narrated by Cate Blanchett, Barack Obama, and Morgan Freeman, explore environmental issues, dystopian futures, and past events like the 1997 Wrocław flood, using diverse storytelling approaches.
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Partial Solar Eclipse on March 29, 2025: Northeast U.S. and Eastern Canada
A partial solar eclipse will occur on March 29, 2025, with up to 94% of the sun obscured; best viewing will be in the northeast U.S. and eastern Canada, particularly New Brunswick and northern Quebec, at sunrise.
Partial Solar Eclipse on March 29, 2025: Northeast U.S. and Eastern Canada
A partial solar eclipse will occur on March 29, 2025, with up to 94% of the sun obscured; best viewing will be in the northeast U.S. and eastern Canada, particularly New Brunswick and northern Quebec, at sunrise.
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SSTU's Research Success: 114 Patents and 5 RSF Grants in 2024
Saratov State Technical University (SSTU) secured 24th place in the Russian University Inventive Activity Index, boasting 114 issued patents and 11 pending in 2024 across various sectors, securing 5 additional grants from the Russian Science Foundation.
SSTU's Research Success: 114 Patents and 5 RSF Grants in 2024
Saratov State Technical University (SSTU) secured 24th place in the Russian University Inventive Activity Index, boasting 114 issued patents and 11 pending in 2024 across various sectors, securing 5 additional grants from the Russian Science Foundation.
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Parker Solar Probe Successfully Completes Closest-Ever Solar Approach
After a communication blackout, NASA's Parker Solar Probe successfully completed its closest solar approach on December 25th, 2023, at 6.1 million kilometers, collecting crucial data on the Sun's corona to understand its extreme heat and the origins of solar wind, crucial for mitigating space weathe...
Parker Solar Probe Successfully Completes Closest-Ever Solar Approach
After a communication blackout, NASA's Parker Solar Probe successfully completed its closest solar approach on December 25th, 2023, at 6.1 million kilometers, collecting crucial data on the Sun's corona to understand its extreme heat and the origins of solar wind, crucial for mitigating space weathe...
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Did Our Sun Once Have a Twin?
Recent research suggests our sun may have had a binary companion star in the past, which may have influenced the formation and structure of our solar system; however, this companion has since disappeared, leaving our sun as a solitary star.
Did Our Sun Once Have a Twin?
Recent research suggests our sun may have had a binary companion star in the past, which may have influenced the formation and structure of our solar system; however, this companion has since disappeared, leaving our sun as a solitary star.
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Bird Flu Virus Mutation Found in Severe Louisiana Case
A genetic analysis revealed a bird flu virus mutation in a Louisiana patient, the nation's first severe case, raising concerns about potential human-to-human transmission, although the risk remains low.
Bird Flu Virus Mutation Found in Severe Louisiana Case
A genetic analysis revealed a bird flu virus mutation in a Louisiana patient, the nation's first severe case, raising concerns about potential human-to-human transmission, although the risk remains low.
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8-Meter Asteroid on Potential Earth Impact Near North Pole
An 8-meter asteroid, detected near the Pegasus constellation, may impact Earth near the North Pole within hours; scientists predict minimal threat but a valuable opportunity for research.
8-Meter Asteroid on Potential Earth Impact Near North Pole
An 8-meter asteroid, detected near the Pegasus constellation, may impact Earth near the North Pole within hours; scientists predict minimal threat but a valuable opportunity for research.
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Record-Breaking Lightning Strike Hits Germany
Germany recorded its most powerful lightning strike of 452 kiloamperes (kA) on September 19th in North Hesse, exceeding a household outlet's current by 28,000 times; while Germany saw over 1.5 million lightning strikes in 2024, the highest since 2018, Bayern led with approximately 357,000 strikes.
Record-Breaking Lightning Strike Hits Germany
Germany recorded its most powerful lightning strike of 452 kiloamperes (kA) on September 19th in North Hesse, exceeding a household outlet's current by 28,000 times; while Germany saw over 1.5 million lightning strikes in 2024, the highest since 2018, Bayern led with approximately 357,000 strikes.
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