Everyone in the City Needs Soundproofing, Even Spiders
Researchers have found evidence that a common North American spider species alters its webs to deal with urban noise pollution.
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The impact of Trump 2.0 on Australia is evidence of how American we suddenly aren’t | Van Badham
Our two countries once shared a history fighting together for freedom. But does the US, like, even do that any more?. Australians have found the behaviour of our American cousins challenging of ...The Guardian - 4d -
Six of the world's 10 most polluted cities are in one country, report shows
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Traffic noise triggers road rage among male Galápagos birds
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Maggie Doogan propels Richmond past Georgia Tech 74-49 for the Spiders' first March Madness victory
Maggie Doogan had 30 points, 15 rebounds and six assists, and eighth-seeded Richmond routed ninth-seeded Georgia Tech 74-49 on Friday night for the Spiders' first women's NCAA Tournament victory. ...Yahoo Sports - 22h -
Veteran American keeper Franch joins Birmingham City
Birmingham City have completed the signing of American goalkeeper Adrianna Franch on a short-term deal which will run until the end of the season.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Fossilized face fragments are oldest human ancestor remains ever found in Western Europe
Researchers in Spain have discovered pieces of a fossilized face belonging to an ancient human ancestor. The fragments cannot be conclusively identified as any particular species.NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Tree loss from hurricane leaves Asheville vulnerable to new climate shocks
Damage to trees in western North Carolina from Hurricane Helene was ‘extraordinary and humbling’ but urban areas face particular problems. The city of Asheville and its surrounding areas have been ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
About a third of bird species in U.S. need conservation help, new report says
The 2025 State of the Birds report identifies 112 "tipping point" species — those that have lost more than half their populations in the past five decades.CBS News - Mar. 13
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