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Octopuses and their relatives are a new animal welfare frontier − here’s what scientists know about consciousness in these unique creatures
We named him Squirt – not because he was the smallest of the 16 cuttlefish in the pool, but because anyone with the audacity to scoop him into a separate tank to study him was...
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Climate change is making plants less nutritious − that could already be hurting animals that are grazers
More than one-third of all animals on Earth, from beetles to cows to elephants, depend on plant-based diets. Plants are a low-calorie food source, so it can be challenging for animals to consume enough energy...
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Ancient landmarks closed off to walkers, campaigners say
A Brookes/The Modern AntiquarianThat, it said, was because the report excluded sites that may not have direct access but were within 20m of a road or footpath and could therefore be viewed from a distance, such as the Devil's...
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Federal protection for monarch butterflies could help or harm this iconic species, depending on how it’s carried out
Monarch butterflies are among the most beloved insects in North America. They are brightly colored and unique, both as caterpillars and later as mature insects. Monarchs are found in every U.S. state except Alaska, so...
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India’s first analog space mission: Could this be what our home on Moon or Mars might look like?
AAKA Space StudioScientists say simulating psychological factors to see how they would impact humans in space is one of the most important parts of the mission.With space agencies from across the world aiming to send astronauts to the Moon...
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No flood gauges, no warning: 99% of US streams are off the radar amid rising flash flood risks – we saw the harm in...
Flooding is one of the deadliest and costliest natural disasters in the U.S., causing billions of dollars in damage each year. In 2024 alone, floods destroyed homes in over a dozen states and claimed more...
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IPBES report sees climate, nature and food challenges interlinked
GettyThe report also found:More than half of the world's population - especially among developing countries - live in areas hit by the biggest impacts from declines in biodiversity, water and foodBiodiversity – the richness and variety of all life...
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One in four properties may be at risk of flooding by 2050 – report
PA MediaAround eight million properties in England - or one in four - could be at risk of flooding by 2050 as the danger increases due to climate change, the Environment Agency (EA) has said.In its first assessment of...
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New climate chemistry model finds “non-negligible” impacts of potential hydrogen fuel leakage
As the world looks for ways to stop climate change, much discussion focuses on using hydrogen instead...
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After wildfires, ranchers face 2-year delay to graze cattle on federal land – is it doing more harm than good?
Lightning struck deep in the central Idaho mountains on July 24, 2024, igniting the Wapiti Fire that burned across 129,063 acres around Stanley, Idaho – a place known for its scenic vistas and idyllic rural...
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What we know about the suspect behind the German Christmas market attack
MAGDEBURG, Germany (AP) — Germany on Saturday was still in shock and struggling to understand the suspect behind the...
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