goombah99 shares a report from The Washington Post: Four years ago, the magazine flagged Donald Trump’s disdain for science as “frightening” but did not go so far as to endorse his rival, Hillary Clinton. This year, its editors came to a different conclusion. “A 175-year tradition is not something you break lightly,” editor in chief, Laura Helmuth told The Washington Post…
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Huge reptile found in Ichthyosaur’s stomach
Palaeontologists have discovered one large prehistoric fossil reptile inside the belly of another, larger predator. Ichthyosaurs, which looked very si… Source: https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/338960/huge-reptile-found-in-ichthyosaurs-stomach…
Cretaceous ‘terror crocodile’ crushed dinosaurs with banana-size teeth
New analysis of the ancient crocodylian Deinosuchus confirms that this apex predator had jaws and teeth that were powerful enough to subdue massive dinosaur prey. Source: https://www.livescience.com/terror-crocodile-banana-teeth.html
DIY Tomato Cages And Stakes To Properly Support Your Tomato Plants
No need to spend hundreds of dollars on store-bought tomato cages. You can make your own affordable, functional DIY cages and stakes straight from your homestead. Check out your options below! RELATED: All About Tomatoes: Your Spring Growing Guide | Homesteading Tips In this article: Standard Steel Mesh Tomato Cage Wooden Tomato Plant Obelisk Stake…Continue Reading
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Study finds microplastics in Florida birds of prey for 1st time
A new study has confirmed the presence of microplastics in birds of prey, including hawks, ospreys and owls. The accumulation of microplastics in birds’ digestive systems could lead to poisoning, starvation and death. Source: https://earthsky.org/earth/microplastics-florida-birds-of-prey…
Glowing Blue Waves Lighting Up SoCal Coastline Roll Into the South Bay
Crashing waves emitting a flash of neon blue have lit up darkened stretches of Southern California’s coastline this month, most recently making an appearance in the South Bay. From a report: The sporadic phenomenon — sometimes called sea sparkle — is something scientists have been studying for 120 years. It’s associated with a red tide, or an algae bloom, made up…
This could be the longest ocean creature ever recorded
Scientists have discovered a 150-foot (46-meter) example of a siphonophore, a string-like deep-sea predator in Australian waters. Source: https://earthsky.org/earth/longest-ocean-animal-ever-recorded…
Mental Health Tips for the COVID-19 Outbreak
Dr. Steve Joordens, a professor of psychology at the University of Toronto, Scarborough, regularly connects psychology to world events. Below, listen to the conversation or read the transcript, and hear Dr. Steve Joordens’s thoughts on: Tips to manage anxiety and fear around the new coronavirus pandemic How often you should check the news How parents […]
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A bee from the age of dinosaurs
One hundred million years ago, a bee got trapped in tree resin. Over time, geological forces converted the resin to amber. Now a scientist arrives on the scene, to tell us this bee’s story. Source: https://earthsky.org/earth/fossil-bee-trapped-amber-parasites-pollen…
This extinct horned turtle was the size of a car
Recently-discovered fossils shed new light on an enormous horned turtle that roamed South America 5 to 10 million years ago. Source: https://earthsky.org/earth/extinct-horned-turtle-size-car…