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New study finds monkeys and kids share same grasp of geometry
53+ min ago (969+ words) If you have a large balance on a high-interest credit card, a balance transfer c… Carlisle, Pa. — Today, Governor Josh Shapiro and Pa. Departm… A little girl and an olive baboon interact with each other through the glass at the…...
Feds advance plan to open 2,800 acres of Ohio’s Wayne National Forest to fracking
2+ hour, 39+ min ago (413+ words) The federal government took a major step forward Friday toward opening more than 2,800 acres of Ohio’s only national forest to oil and gas development. The U.S. Bureau of Land Management announced a lease sale scheduled for Sept. 15 of 41 parcels of…...
A new exhibit explores the history and legacy of American buffalo
28+ min ago (152+ words) Boise State Public Radio - On Air Now Playing BSPR Music (Classical, KBSU) A new exhibit explores the history and legacy of American buffalo Depending on who’s counting, between 30 and 60 million buffalo used to call this landscape home before settlers came…...
Once Extirpated in PA, the Piping Plover’s Resurgence Hits Decade Milestone – Solomon's Words for the Wise
28+ min ago (662+ words) solomonswords 0 Comments July 20, 2026 “Although our small population is extremely fragile, the Pennsylvania Game Commission and our team of partners are unwavering in our commitment to ensuring these remarkable birds endure for generations to come,” said Cathy Haffner, PGC Wildlife Biologist…...
Rescued bald eagle 'likely Jackie,' 1 of Big Bear Valley's famed eagles
2+ hour, 17+ min ago (635+ words) A rescued bald eagle near Big Bear Lake may be Jackie, the mate of Shadow, one half of the famous bald eagle pair whose San Bernardino Mountains nest has attracted viewers around the world. The County of Los Angeles Department…...
‘We have to coexist’: This kid made an app to keep people and wildlife safe
2+ hour, 27+ min ago (978+ words) Viyoohan Sayooran’s favourite wild animal is a coyote. That’s because he thinks “they’re really cool,” and because they pop up most often on a wildlife app he created. The eight-year-old from Markham, Ontario, saw the opportunity to create his own…...
Ozaukee County celebrates decades of conservation work; grant program expires
2+ hour, 39+ min ago (22+ words) TMJ4 News Ozaukee County celebrates decades of conservation work; grant program expires...
Single-Celled Organism Gains Magnetic Sense in Symbiosis
37+ min ago (447+ words) Mirage News LMU researchers have discovered an unusual three-way partnership between a ciliate, bacteria, and archaea. How do microorganisms orient themselves to find the optimal habitat? Scientists have thoroughly investigated so-called magnetotactic bacteria, which use the Earth's magnetic field as…...
Protecting, Preserving and Restoring Nature’s Systems
15+ hour, 55+ min ago (224+ words) Fifty-five years ago, Mike McCoy (A&S’64) served as a veterinarian in Imperial Beach, California, while also volunteering with his wife, Patricia, to work to protect the Tijuana River Estuary in southern California from development. Their years as dedicated coastal…...
Her groundbreaking sea floor discovery was dismissed as 'girl talk.' But science proved her right.
40+ min ago (427+ words) Marie Tharp changed how humanity sees the planet. Yet so many have never heard her name. Most of us learn about the Earth’s shifting tectonic plates by middle school. But in Marie Tharp’s time, this fact we now take for…...