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Critically endangered elephant found dead in Bali river

A critically endangered elephant living at a zoo on the Indonesian resort island of Bali was found dead in a river Tuesday after being swept away by strong currents following days of torrential rain, officials said......»»

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Colorado River basins could face tipping point, drought study warns

Water from Colorado's West Slope basins plays a vital role in supporting the economy and natural environment across seven western U.S. states, but a new study finds that even under modest climate projections, the basins face a potential tipping point.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Concord returns from the dead in Amazon’s Secret Level trailer

The latest trailer for animated anthology series Secret Level flaunts its celebrity cast and lineup of featured video game franchises......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Airlines ground Bali flights after volcano erupts

Airlines cancelled flights to and from the Indonesian resort island of Bali on Wednesday, leaving travelers stranded after a nearby volcano catapulted an ash tower miles into the sky......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

This elephant figured out how to use a hose to shower

A younger rival may have learned how to sabotage those showers by disrupting water flow. Mary the elephant shows off her hose-showering skills. Credit: Urban et al./Curren.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Global convection-permitting model accurately predicts plum rain event

The plum rain is a persistent and extensive rainfall phenomenon that frequently occurs in East Asia during summer, primarily affecting regions along the latitudes of the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River in China to the Kyushu Island in J.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Bees help tackle elephant-human conflict in Kenya

"We used to hate elephants a lot," Kenyan farmer Charity Mwangome says, pausing from her work under the shade of a baobab tree......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Endangered creature hit and killed by vehicle in Florida—the 27th death this year

A 2-year-old panther—listed as an endangered species—was found dead on a road in Florida, marking the 27th panther death in the state this year, records show......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

The US Has a Cloned Sheep Contraband Problem

After a Montana man illegally cloned and bred an endangered giant sheep species, government agencies must now contend with the illicit offspring......»»

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53 years of survey data confirm African elephant decline

Habitat loss and poaching have driven dramatic declines in African elephants, but it is challenging to measure their numbers and monitor changes across the entire continent. A new study has analyzed 53 years of population survey data and found large-.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

Cloned black-footed ferret birth sparks ethical debate—why that is a big step, but not a substitute, for conservation

For the first time, an endangered black-footed ferret named Antonia that was cloned from cryogenically-preserved tissue has given birth to two kits......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

What oxygen levels in the Tijuana River estuary tell us about the impacts of the sewage crisis

Researchers Jeff Crooks and Stephany Garcia checked the minnow traps left at the murky mouth of the Tijuana River on a sunny October morning......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

Elephant seal numbers drop after avian flu outbreak: First report of transmission between marine mammals

The sounds of barking elephant seals are again in the air along the breeding grounds of Península Valdés, Argentina—but it's quieter. Almost exactly a year after a massive outbreak of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza killed more than 17,000.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

DNA shows Pompeii’s dead aren’t who we thought they were

Integrating genetic data with historic and archaeological data can enrich or correct popular narratives. People have long been fascinated by the haunting plaster casts of the bodi.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

Cliff-top sites preserve ancient Aboriginal heritage on the River Murray

New research by Flinders University researchers, conducted in partnership with the River Murray and Mallee Aboriginal Corporation (RMMAC), has documented ancient archaeological sites on the cliff-tops in the region between Morgan and Overland Corner.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

On-again off-again: Apple Ring project may not be dead

The long-rumored Apple Ring continues to generate buzz as industry insiders speculate on its potential to reshape health tech, despite uncertainty around its release.Samsung's Galaxy RingWearable technology has evolved rapidly, with smartwatches and.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

India"s Hindus bathe in holy river defiled by pollution

Sweeping aside thick toxic scum, thousands of Hindu devotees ignored court warnings Thursday against bathing in the sacred but sewage-filled Yamuna river, a grim display of environmental degradation in India's capital......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

Record drought in Amazon impacts 420,000 children: UNICEF

More than 420,000 children in the Amazon basin are being badly affected by a drought parching much of South America that is impacting water supplies and river transport, UNICEF said Wednesday......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

The extreme floods that devastated Spain are hitting more often. Is Australia ready for the next one?

Spain is still reeling from recent floods in the Valencia region. In some areas, a year's worth of rain fell in a single day. Sudden torrents raced through towns and cities. More than 200 people are dead. Rapid analysis suggests daily rainfall extrem.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Score this portable solar charger for only $20 at Walmart

Don’t fret over dead phones in the wilderness anymore? This 20,000mAh Solbowpen solar charger will save the day, and right now, it’s only $20 at Walmart!.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Critically endangered Sumatran elephant calf born in Indonesia

A critically endangered Sumatran elephant has been born in Indonesia, officials said Tuesday, another rare birth that has given renewed hope to conservation efforts......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024