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Costa Rica crocodiles survive in "most polluted" river

In one of the most polluted rivers in Central America, a vulnerable crocodile species is thriving despite living in waters that have become a sewer for Costa Rica's capital, experts say......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgNov 26th, 2022

Researchers urge closing outdated water rule to aid Colorado River crisis

Researchers investigating the historic stresses of the American West's water supply have identified a simple solution that could put parts of the Colorado River Basin on a more sustainable path......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 28th, 2024

Efforts to modernize the Columbia River Treaty provide an opportunity to right the wrongs of the past

The Columbia River Treaty is a landmark water-management agreement, ratified in 1964, by the United States and Canada which aimed to co-ordinate water management within the Columbia River Basin, particularly through the construction of four large dam.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 28th, 2024

All Experts in Star Wars Outlaws and where to find them

Kay is good in Star Wars Outlaws, but still has a lot to learn. Experts are the only way to learn new skills, so you will need to find them all to survive......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 27th, 2024

Dual protein analysis approach provides potential way to slow cancer growth

Fighting cancer effectively often involves stopping cancer cells from multiplying, which requires understanding proteins that the cells rely on to survive. Protein profiling plays a critical role in this process by helping researchers identify protei.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 26th, 2024

Widespread culling of crocodiles is not an effective way to stop attacks on humans, study shows

Education and community awareness, removal of problem animals and exclusion areas are significantly more effective in reducing saltwater crocodile attacks in the Northern Territory than a widespread culling program to reduce crocodile numbers, accord.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 26th, 2024

Floods ease in Bangladesh but 300,000 still in shelters

River waters in low-lying Bangladesh are receding after days of deadly floods but 300,000 people are still in emergency shelters requiring aid, disaster officials said Sunday......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 25th, 2024

Study highlights new advancements to simulate multiscale coastal processes

Simulating flooding where rivers meet the ocean is challenging because existing Earth system models struggle to capture the complex interactions between river flows, ocean tides, and storm surges......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 23rd, 2024

Flooding: Is it time to stop living in basements?

Repeated flooding is neither inevitable nor exceptional. Whether it's the result of a river overflowing, torrential rain or even a failure in the water supply network, flooding has become part of our daily lives......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 23rd, 2024

500 young sturgeon released into Saginaw River system

Five hundred young sturgeon were released at four locations into the Saginaw River system last week as part of an ongoing effort by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Michigan State University to rebuild the giant fish's population......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 22nd, 2024

Survival tactics: AI-driven insights into chromatin changes for winter dormancy in axillary buds

Evolution has enabled plants to survive under adverse conditions. The winter bud of a plant is a crucial structure that establishes adaptability. Depending on environmental and intrinsic conditions, buds can transition between growth and dormancy. Th.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsAug 21st, 2024

What the unique shape of the human heart tells us about our evolution

Mammals, from the mighty blue whale to the tiny shrew, inhabit nearly every corner of our planet. Their remarkable adaptability to different environments has long fascinated scientists, with each species developing unique traits to survive and thrive.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 21st, 2024

Urban Birds Are Harboring Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

Exposure to bacteria in landfill sites and polluted rivers may explain prevalence among city-dwelling birds......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsAug 17th, 2024

NASA image reveals the colorful palette of Brazil"s São Francisco River

This Dec. 27, 2023 image of the São Francisco River in southeast Brazil showcases the range of vibrant colors in the area including blues, reds, greens, and yellows. Much of the unvegetated land, such as unplanted fields and unpaved roads, appears i.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsAug 16th, 2024

"Mercury bomb" threatens millions as Arctic temperatures rise, study warns

The Yukon River flows west across Alaska toward the Bering Sea, eroding Arctic permafrost along its banks and transporting sediment downstream. Within that sediment lurks a toxic stowaway: mercury......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsAug 16th, 2024

GM signs 15-year solar energy deal that will power 3 U.S. plants

GM's Lansing Delta Township Assembly and Lansing Grand River Assembly plants in Michigan and Wentzville Assembly in Missouri will benefit from the Aug. 15 solar power deal in Arkansas......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 15th, 2024

At Southern Nevada Water Summit, leaders share hope for Colorado River

Two years after Lake Mead hit an all-time low and concern swelled for the Colorado River's long-term sustainability, water managers and lawmakers generally see a healthier basin. But that didn't come without sacrifice in Las Vegas......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsAug 15th, 2024

Trojan horse method gives malaria parasites a taste of their own medicine

More than a quarter of Australians over the age of 50 take cholesterol-lowering drugs to prevent heart disease and strokes, but our bodies also need cholesterol to survive. Now, scientists from The Australian National University (ANU) say its role as.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 14th, 2024

Scientists cook up a plan to save freshwater crocodiles from toxic cane toads

Scientists from Macquarie University working with Bunuba Indigenous rangers and the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) in Western Australia have trialed a new way to protect freshwater crocodiles from deadly invasive cane.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 14th, 2024

At 100, Ford"s Chicago plant has withstood recessions and a pandemic. Can it survive what"s next?

Despite the automaker's on-again, off-again plans for EV development, major changes are coming to the way Americans drive. And that shift raises high-stakes questions for one the key manufacturing assets in Illinois......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 9th, 2024

Videos of people feeding crocodiles at site of latest attack are deeply concerning, says expert

After a 4.9-meter saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) killed a 40-year-old doctor in Far North Queensland this week, the illegal feeding of wild crocodiles has become a point of major concern......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 7th, 2024