First Philippine eagle bred in captivity dies
The first Philippine eagle bred in captivity in an effort to save one of the world's most endangered birds has died from infections, conservationists said Friday......»»
As Google Stadia dies, spare a thought for its fantastic controller
As Google Stadia shutters for good, it stands to waste one of the best controllers in recent memory......»»
US proposal would permit eagle deaths as renewables expand
The Biden administration on Thursday proposed a new permitting program for wind energy turbines, power lines and other projects that kill eagles, amid growing concern among scientists that the rapid expansion of renewable energy in the U.S. West coul.....»»
Oldest chimp from renown Guinean group dies
Guinea's oldest chimpanzee and one of the last members of a globally famous endangered community has died in solitude around the age of 71, the environment ministry said......»»
Browse, graze, mate: Food and company help animals in captivity
From tongue-rolling alpacas to irritable yaks and perturbed pigs, new research has lifted the lid on why some farm and zoo animals cope well with captivity and others display signs of stress......»»
"Quordle" today: Here are the answers and hints for September 15
Some days Quordles are "normal" if you will — no double letters, unusual letters, or other oddities — but Thursday is not one of those days. There's something about the letters in today's puzzle that will cause eagle-eyed regular players.....»»
No sighting in northern Philippines of Chinese rocket debris
Officials have warned of potential danger to aircraft and ships of debris from a new Chinese rocket launch that may fall in northern Philippine waters, authorities said Thursday, adding no debris has been sighted so far......»»
How a giant eagle came to dominate ancient New Zealand
Evidence suggests eagle was part of a wave of feathered invaders. Enlarge / The now-extinct Haast’s eagle hunting moa in New Zealand, which lacked other large predators. Today scientists are looking at the ancient history of the isl.....»»
Potato breeding program targets french fry, chipping, fresh markets
New potato varieties bred by the Texas A&M Potato Breeding Program could enter the french fry market before long, said Isabel Vales, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife potato breeder in the Department of Horticultural Sciences in the Texas A&M College of Agri.....»»
Former Chrysler sales exec Tom Pappert dies at 82
Tom Pappert, who was head of sales for the former Chrysler Corp. during two tumultuous decades, died Monday at the age of 82......»»
NADA showrunner Steve Pitt dies at 75
Pitt joined NADA in 1974 and planned 48 conventions for the dealer association before retiring this year......»»
Wind energy boom and golden eagles collide in the US West
The rush to build wind farms to combat climate change is colliding with preservation of one of the U.S. West's most spectacular predators—the golden eagle—as the species teeters on the edge of decline......»»
Donald Foss, billionaire founder of Credit Acceptance Corp., dies at 78
Foss founded Credit Acceptance Corp. in 1972 after starting a car dealership in Detroit five years earlier......»»
Research shows pairing herbicides with prescribed burning improves downy brome control
Downy brome is an annual winter grass invading millions of acres of western rangelands and wildlands. It emerges early in the spring while native perennials are still dormant and creates dense mats of litter as it dies back at the end of its growing.....»»
Respected snake researcher dies from rattlesnake bite
A respected snake researcher who had been making significant discoveries about the species since childhood has died after being bitten by a timber rattler......»»
British illustrator Raymond Briggs dies aged 88
Raymond Briggs, the British illustrator best known for creating the popular children's picture book The Snowman, has passed away at the age of 88. Read more Raymond Briggs, the British illustrator best known for creating the popular children.....»»
Looking for "ever-loving homes": Nearly 4,000 beagles bred for drug experiments rescued
In what's thought to be one of the biggest dog rescue efforts in the U.S., nearly 4,000 beagles are looking for forever homes after being saved from a Virginia facility that bred them to be sold to laboratories for drug experiments......»»
Steve Jobs" turtleneck designer Issey Miyake dies aged 84
Issey Miyake, the designer known for Steve Jobs' iconic black turtleneck, has died.Apple co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs in an Issey Miyake turtleneck.The fashion designer died on August 5, after a long battle with liver cancer. Born in Hiroshim.....»»
What’s the environmental impact of EV battery manufacturing and recycling?
Like anything, making an electric vehicle has an environmental cost. Let's find out how an EV battery is made and where it goes when it dies......»»
Ex-Reynolds and Reynolds CEO Bob Brockman dies at 81
Brockman was a software entrepreneur and built Reynolds and Reynolds into a dealership management system giant before he was indicted in a landmark tax-evasion case......»»
4,000 beagles to be rescued in Humane Society"s "largest operation ever"
There's a lot of terrible news stories around, so here's one with a happy ending — but a warning, some of the initial details are distressing. Around 4,000 beagles are being rescued from a facility that bred and sold animals for laboratory test.....»»