Survival Stuff
The radioactive contamination of wild boars in Germany and Austria has led to an overpopulation issue in some areas, as their meat is considered unsafe for human consumption. Depositphotos – By Michael Franco 2023 Aug 30 – Free-roaming boars in the woods of Austria …
A study has found that a drug used to treat blood cancer can eliminate HIV lying dormant in the body. Depositphotos – By Paul McClure 2023 Aug 30 – A new study has repurposed an existing blood cancer drug, using it to eliminate dormant …
Those puckered prints show up after a while in the water. MarijaRadovic/iStock via Getty Images – By Guy German, Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Binghamton University, State University of New York – Published: 2023 Aug 28 Curious Kids is a series for children …
Land privatization and water depletion set the stage for the Lahaina fire 150 years ago. Now, land companies may benefit even more. A huge field of pineapples in Maui, Hawaii. The extensive use of pesticides on Maui’s pineapple fields poisoned nearby water wells. …
Female pearl octopus nest at the Octopus Garden off California. Credit: © 2019 MBARI – By Amanda Kahn, Assistant Professor of Invertebrate Ecology at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, San José State University And by Jim Barry, Marine Ecologist, MBARI, San José State University …
Nearly 1,000 people in Merryville, in Beauregard parish close to Texas border, ordered to evacuate as Tiger Island fire burns nearby. The Tiger Island fire is the largest wildfire seen in the state in recent years. Photograph: Beauregard parish police jury – Louisiana …
The microscopic larvae the trial participants were inoculated with. James Cook University View gallery – 4 images – By Bronwyn Thompson 2023 Aug 21 – For many, the idea of having a few dozen hookworms set up shop in your gut sounds more like …
Researchers have developed a device made from plant materials that removes microplastics from water. Depositphotos – By Paul McClure 2023 Aug 16 – Researchers may have found an effective, green way to remove microplastics from our water using readily available plant materials. Their device …
While apples aren’t considered a superfood, they are considered a functional food. Caterina Oltean/500px Prime via Getty Images – By Janet Colson, Professor of Nutrition and Food Science, Middle Tennessee State University Published: 2023 Aug 10 – We’ve all heard that an apple …
Looking a bit like a pig piñata from this angle, the Culla V2 is presently on Kickstarter. Crua Outdoors View gallery – 3 images – By Ben Coxworth 2023 Aug 18 – Generally speaking, if you want to be warm and snug while sleeping …
