Just Plain WEIRD #2
Unprecedented overpass will allow fauna of the Santa Monica mountains to safely cross a dangerous 10-lane stretch. Rendering of the Wallis Annenberg wildlife crossing, which will span a busy section of highway near Los Angeles, allowing animals to pass safely. Photograph: Living Habitats …
Conservationists say the farms are a danger to sea lions and other marine mammals, who can become entangled in their nets. A sea lion enjoys an easy meal at the industrial fish farm. Photograph: Jeremy Mathieu/Clayoquot Action – By Leyland Cecco First published …
Scientists have discovered a new way to rejuvenate aging skin cells while retaining some of their specialized functions. Depositphotos – By Nick Lavars 2022 Apr 07 – Through experimentation with a highly promising anti-aging technique, scientists at the UK’s Babraham Institute have demonstrated a …
Artist’s rendering of the Chicxulub asteroid entering Earth’s atmosphere 66 million years ago, triggering events that caused a mass extermination. Roger Harris/Science Photo library via Getty Images – By Brian Lovett, Postdoctoral Researcher in Mycology, West Virginia University Published: 2022 Mar 28 Curious Kids …
Spot can autonomously roam the site checking for safety issues that may emerge. Archaeological Park of Pompeii – By Rich Haridy 2022 Apr 04 – Boston Dynamics’ robot dog Spot has been tasked with a new job – patrolling the ancient ruins of Pompeii. …
New research on the eating habits of black-handed spider monkeys shows that they metabolize the alcohol within the fermented fruit that they consume. Depositphotos – By Nick Lavars 2022 Apr 03 – Research into the way humans came to enjoy alcohol in the manner …
Krug Project Rhino. Krug Expedition View 11 Images – By C.C. Weiss 2022 Apr 01 – A rugged, rock-solid shell of element-shedding armor surrounding a warm, soft core — it’s the simple formula behind any good off-road expedition vehicle, but especially the new Project …
Scientists studying orb weaving spiders have found that they can use their webs as auditory arrays to extend their sense of hearing. Jonathan Cohen/Binghamton University – By Nick Lavars 2022 Mar 29 – We know spider silk carries some amazing capabilities, with its light …
The ELFIN satellites have detected superfast electron rains pouring down onto Earth thanks to whistler waves in the magnetosphere. NASA, Emmanuel Masongsong/UCLA – By Michael Irving 2022 Mar 30 – Researchers at UCLA have discovered a new form of space weather – superfast electron …
The top donor is challenging conventional wisdom about giving. Jorg Carstensen/dpa/AFP via Getty Images – By Tyrone McKinley Freeman, Associate Professor of Philanthropic Studies, IUPUI Published: 2022 Mar 28 – MacKenzie Scott disclosed on 2022 Mar 23, that she had given US$3.9 billion …