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Europe’s Bats: The Importance of a Fantastical Labyrinth
Matti Masing vividly recalls the day his mother, Linda Poots, took him into the Piusa Sand Caves in southern Estonia. It was 1966, and he was just a schoolboy at 13 years old. The...
Reviving a Lost Ecosystem: The Siberian Restoration Project
Nikita Zimov, an ecologist, embarked on a journey to Wrangel Island with his father and friends to work on a scientific project. Wrangel Island, located off the coast of Russia, is a federal nature...
Understanding Hurricane Beryl: Scientists Study Storm Formation and Impact
Hurricane Beryl, a powerful storm that recently hit Grenada and is now moving towards Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, has set records as the earliest hurricane to reach Category 4 and Category 5 intensity...
Unexpected Discovery: Bigheaded Fossil Unearthed in Surprising Location
An ancient aquatic predator resembling a giant salamander has been discovered in an unexpected location, shedding new light on the evolution of vertebrates. The creature, named Gaiasia jennyae, lived 280 million years ago in...
Survival Strategies of Denisovans During the Ice Age
Denisovans, a mysterious group of Neanderthal-like people, have been the subject of much speculation and intrigue since their discovery in 2010. With only three teeth, a few bone fragments, and traces of DNA to...
New Mexico Village on Alert After June Wildfires Lead to Devastating Flash Floods
The village of Ruidoso in New Mexico is currently under a flood watch following devastating flash floods that occurred after a massive wildfire in June. Over the weekend, more than 160 people had to...
Understanding the Impact of African Ancestry on Brain Disorders: Short Wave
Researchers are currently investigating how African ancestry can impact specific brain disorders. Black Americans have been notably absent from many genomic studies related to neurological disorders, leading to a lack of understanding about how...
Boeing Starliner Delay: Why it’s Not Returning to Earth Yet
The Boeing Starliner spacecraft recently docked with the International Space Station, orbiting 262 miles above Egypt's Mediterranean coast on June 13. However, NASA has stated that additional testing is required before the Starliner can...
Preventing Heat-Related Deaths: Biden’s Urgent Initiative to Address Longstanding Issue
President Joe Biden is taking action to prevent heat-related deaths in the workplace by proposing first-ever rules to protect workers from extreme heat. This initiative comes after the tragic death of Gabriel Infante, a...
Supreme Court Decisions Impact Efforts to Curb Pollution and Climate Change
The recent Supreme Court decisions have significant implications for efforts to curb pollution and address climate change. The court has weakened a law protecting federal regulations from lawsuits, giving companies more time to challenge...