Montana seeks to end protections for Glacier-area grizzlies
Montana is asking the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to lift threatened species protections for grizzly bears in the northern portion of the state, including areas in and around Glacier National Park, officials said Monday......»»
EV startup Lucid Motors gets $6M state grant for Detroit area R&D center
Lucid plans a 30,000-square-foot office space in Southfield, Mich., initially, with intentions to expand with an additional 50,000-75,000 square feet......»»
"Janitors" of the sea: Overharvested sea cucumbers play crucial role in protecting coral
Corals are foundational for ocean life. Known as the rainforests of the sea, they create habitats for 25% of all marine organisms, despite only covering less than 1% of the ocean's area......»»
New discovery suggests significant glacial retreat in West Antarctica began in 1940s
Among the vast expanse of Antarctica lies the Thwaites Glacier, the world's widest glacier measuring about 80 miles on the western edge of the continent. Despite its size, the massive landform is losing about 50 billion tons of ice more than it is re.....»»
EV startup Lucid plans $10M R&D center, 260 jobs in Detroit area
Company representatives are expected to bring a prototype of the Lucid Gravity – the automaker’s planned new crossover vehicle – to Lansing, Mich., for a show-and-tell with public officials Tuesday......»»
Plucky crew of Star Trek: Discovery seeks a strange artifact in S5 trailer
"It has been a hell of a journey. But everything ends someday." Star Trek: Discovery returns for its fifth and final season after a two-year hiatus. It's been two years since we had new episodes of Star Trek: Discovery, which debute.....»»
SpaceX seeks a waiver to launch Starship “at least” nine times this year
"They're looking at a pretty aggressive launch schedule this year." Enlarge / SpaceX's second Starship rocket is seen on the launch pad at its Starbase facility in South Texas. (credit: SpaceX) As SpaceX nears its first.....»»
Anzali wetland, Iran"s "ecological gem," may dry up by 2060
As climate change progresses, the world's wetlands are disappearing, more quickly in some places than others. Iran has the second-fastest rate of wetland loss (after Greece), having lost 14% of its wetland area between 2010 and 2020......»»
AdultFriendFinder is basically a porn hookup site that needs a refresh
AdultFriendFinder is a borderline-porn hookup site that's stuck in the past. That's not necessarily a bad thing. This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience.Moving to a new area or wor.....»»
Why are fish getting smaller as waters warm? It"s not their gills, finds study
A collaborative team of scientists led by the University of Massachusetts Amherst recently found that there is no physiological evidence supporting a leading theory—which involves the surface area of fish gills—as to why many fish species are "sh.....»»
Tinder verification coming to the US amid rise in romance scams
Tinder verification will be rolling out in the US, UK, Brazil, and Mexico as the dating app seeks to tackle the growing problem of romance fraud … more….....»»
Researchers conduct comprehensive review on preparation of MOF-based flame retardants via coordination bond cleavage
Since the first report of metal-organic framework (MOF)-based flame retardants in 2017, this research area has exploded. However, improving the flame-retardant efficiency of MOFs and expanding their application areas remain critical challenges. The p.....»»
Roscosmos seeks to obscure bidding process to evade US sanctions
Historically closed bidding processes have been linked to corruption. Enlarge / Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) and Roscosmos Space Corporation Chief Yuri Borisov peruse an exhibit while visiting the Korolev Rocket and Space.....»»
What does Lake Washington"s warming mean for its future?
The region's cold, watery heart is nestled between Seattle and the Eastside. It uniquely supports two major roadways atop floating bridges, has offered beachgoers a summertime respite for decades and is central to the identity of the Seattle area's c.....»»
AI will let us read "lost" ancient works in the library at Herculaneum for the first time
On 19 October 1752, a discovery was made 20 meters underneath the town of Resina, near Naples in Italy. Peasants digging wells in the area around Mount Vesuvius had struck marble statuary and mosaic pavements—and they also found lumps of carbon......»»
State laws governing debt collection lawsuits vary widely and most still offer little protection to consumers
While most states have laws that specifically govern debt collection lawsuits, the laws vary widely and few offer protections for consumers, according to new data released today by the Center for Public Health Law Research at Temple University Beasle.....»»
Determining who gets blamed when cars hit pedestrians
A new study examines the circumstances behind who is found at fault when cars hit pedestrians in an urban area......»»
Satellites unveil the size and nature of the world"s coral reefs
University of Queensland-led research has shown there is more coral reef area across the globe than previously thought, with detailed satellite mapping helping to conserve these vital ecosystems......»»
Researchers use mussel-derived proteins to develop customized underwater bio-adhesive patches
The field of adhesives is diverse, catering to a wide range of applications from everyday uses like paper and fabric to specialized ones like woodwork. In the medical area, adhesives play a crucial role, from suturing internal wounds to attaching sen.....»»
More grizzlies in Idaho? Federal proposal could make it happen as Republicans push delisting
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officials have moved forward with plans to consider restoring grizzly bear populations to a part of Idaho where they haven't been seen regularly in decades, all while Idaho's governor and congressional delegation contin.....»»
Indiana wetlands bill garners praise, criticism as it heads to governor"s desk
Supporters of wetland legislation approved 6 Feb. by the Indiana legislature say the regulations are fair to residents, property owners, agriculture and developers while those against it say the state has already weakened wetland protections and this.....»»