Science
ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS AND WILDLIFE
Cape Cod Scientists Alarmed by Mysterious Underwater Behavior
Scientists on Cape Cod have raised concerns about unexplained underwater occurrences, following previous environmental issues including hundreds of turtles washing up on beaches.
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US Plans Massive Fly Breeding Program to Combat Pest
The U.S. government is preparing to breed billions of flies to be released from airplanes over Mexico and southern Texas as part of a strategy to fight a flesh-eating maggot infestation.
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Disturbing Sea Turtle Research Reveals Serious Health Issues
Researchers have made troubling discoveries about sea turtles suffering from inability to swim, starvation, and pain, with many experiencing limb loss or systemic infections.
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Rare Mammal Spotted in Lassen Volcanic National Park
Wildlife photographer Randy Robbins has successfully captured video footage of one of the world's rarest mammals at Lassen Volcanic National Park, marking a significant moment for conservation efforts.
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Scientists Develop Chemical-Free Method to Fight Invasive Plants
Researchers have invented a natural solution to combat invasive plants using their natural enemies, employing what scientists describe as "top-down control" instead of chemical treatments.
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GEOLOGY, SPACE AND CLIMATE EVENTS
South African Geologist Uncovering Earth's Secrets
A geologist in South Africa is conducting important research into the planet's geological formations, reminiscent of the volcanic investigations portrayed in the 1997 film "Dante's Peak."
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Las Vegas Hit by Intense Windstorm and Dust
A powerful dust storm driven by monsoonal winds struck Las Vegas on Tuesday, causing widespread damage including fallen trees, power outages affecting over 30,000 residents, and a fire that killed multiple farm animals.
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Mars Colonization Plan Uses "Dust Fountains" Technology
UCF physicist Dr. Ramses Ramirez has developed a plan to warm Mars using nanotechnology and "dust fountains" to make future human colonization of the planet more viable.
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Moon Phase Forecast for July 2025
The full moon in July 2025 will occur on July 10th, following the previous full moon on June 11th, as part of the moon's regular 29.5-day cycle of phases.
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SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS
Scientists Begin Project to Create Artificial Human Genome
Researchers have launched an ambitious and controversial project to reconstruct human genetic material from scratch, moving beyond merely sequencing the genome to actually building it.
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ICEblock App Alerts Communities About Immigration Agent Presence
A new grassroots network of apps, text threads and forums including the ICEblock app is being used to share real-time data about immigration enforcement activities in communities.
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