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 …
Shelter animals often display problematic behaviors. Can they be retrained? Shlomit Flaisher-Grinberg – By Shlomit Flaisher-Grinberg, Associate Professor of Psychology, Saint Francis University Published: 2023 Aug 24 – Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to …
New findings offer insight into male reproduction and other markers such as cancer risk. Depositphotos – By Bronwyn Thompson 2023 Aug 23 – In what might be a surprise for some, the male sex chromosome is far more complex than its female counterpart. This …
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 …
Scientists may soon be able to tell who’s in this family unit with only footprint detective work. Depositphotos View gallery – 3 images – By Bronwyn Thompson 2023 Aug 20 – With grim predictions that all polar bears may be wiped off the planet …
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 …
Fulton County Sheriff officers block off a street in front of the Fulton County Courthouse on 2023 Aug 14 in Atlanta, Georgia. Joe Raedle/Getty Images – By Stefanie Lindquist, Foundation Professor of Law and Political Science, Arizona State University Published: 2023 Aug 14 …
A spider seemingly defeated by a parasitic fungus. Roberto García-Roa, who won another category, scored the runner-up in the “Plants and fungi” category with this image. Roberto García-Roa View gallery – 9 images – By Bronwyn Thompson 2023 Aug 17 – They’re not always …
