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North America once had 400 million beavers. Nearly wiped out by the 1900s, they are now restoring rivers, wetlands and wildlife one dam at a time

Once nearly eradicated due to extensive fur trapping, beavers are making a notable comeback in North American rivers. Their innate talent for constructing dams contributes to the formation of ponds and wetlands, which support a wide array of wildlife. The rejuvenated habitats formed by beavers enhance resilience against droughts and…

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Russian strike in Mali last month killed eight civilians, including three children

A Russian government-controlled aircraft killed eight civilians, including three children, in an airstrike on a village in central Mali last month, according to a report released by Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Friday. The rights group accused the Russia-backed Africa Corps of carrying out the strike and urged Mali's military…

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How Iran's military ran a $4bn gambling network as part of a sanctions-dodging op: Report

A sophisticated $4 billion sanctions-evasion network has allegedly helped Iran move money through illegal online gambling operations, cryptocurrency transactions and an unlicensed Dubai-based crypto exchange. The network gave sanctioned Iranian entities access to global cryptocurrency markets despite Western restrictions, according to the Reuters investigation.

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Punjab man Gurpreet Singh added to FBI’s ‘most wanted’ over alleged drug trafficking, illegal arms trade

An Indian national from Punjab has been added to the US Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) Most Wanted list over his alleged involvement in an international organised crime network accused of drug trafficking, firearms offences and racketeering.

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A Swedish doctor spent 80 minutes trapped beneath river ice. Months later, she returned to work after one of medicine's most extraordinary recoveries

Most people who suffer cardiac arrest after prolonged submersion in icy water have little chance of survival. Yet in one of the most remarkable medical recoveries ever recorded, Anna Bågenholm, a Swedish radiologist, survived after becoming trapped beneath a frozen river in Norway for 80 minutes, during which her heart…

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This Brazilian truck driver has built more than 1,700 wooden homes for stray dogs and cats, giving them shelter from rain and cold

Every week, Brazilian truck driver Leomar Aparecido Miguel spends days transporting goods across the country. On his days off, however, he swaps the steering wheel for a hammer and saw to build wooden shelters for stray dogs and cats. The São José do Rio Preto resident has constructed and donated…

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In 1960, Oregon released cinnabar moths against toxic tansy ragwort; their caterpillars were later found feeding on native mountain wildflowers

Oregon introduced cinnabar moths to control invasive tansy ragwort, which proved effective for decades. This biological control effort significantly benefited Oregon agriculture by reducing weed infestations. Researchers later discovered caterpillars also consumed native arrowleaf groundsel wildflowers. Scientists had previously assumed harsh mountain habitats would prevent moth survival. Ongoing research monitors…

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A Massachusetts mother helped save one of America's dirtiest rivers. Her campaign paved the way for landmark clean water laws

In 1962, Marion Stoddart moved with her husband and three young children to Groton, Massachusetts, settling less than a mile from the Nashua River. At the time, the Nashua ranked among the ten most polluted rivers in the United States, running a different colour depending on what paper mills and…

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In 1958, the US tried to eradicate imported fire ants by poisoning millions of acres; wildlife died, but the ants survived and kept spreading

A 1950s US government campaign to eliminate fire ants used millions of acres of insecticide. This effort caused widespread wildlife deaths and failed to control the invasive ant species. The pesticides wiped out native ants, allowing fire ants to spread further. This program is now remembered as a significant environmental…

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Indian national in US on visitor visa jailed for $3.7 million fraud scheme targeting elders

An Indian national has been sentenced to four years in prison in the United States for his role in a cross-border fraud scheme that targeted elderly Americans and laundered millions of dollars obtained through impersonation scams.

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A 245-million-year-old marine reptile fossil in China preserves a rare digestive tract, possible liver traces and remains of its last fish meal

A 245-million-year-old marine reptile fossil shows an intact digestive tract. This ancient Austronaga minuta fossil offers rare insights into early reptile digestion. Its simple stomach suggests complex digestive systems evolved later in archosaur history. The reptile's body showed adaptations for aquatic life, unlike prior beliefs. This discovery enhances understanding of…

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Archaeologists discovered Spain's oldest known Roman library inside a villa in Córdoba

Archaeologists identified a room at Fuente Álamo as the oldest Roman library. This space was previously thought to be a shrine to the god Mithras. The library's architecture matches known Roman library designs and is the westernmost in the empire. Its discovery highlights the cultural ambitions of its wealthy owner.…

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A 14-year-old Montana boy brought his rodeo lasso on a family camping trip; hours later, he used it to save a drowning man

A family camping trip in Montana turned into a dramatic rescue when 14-year-old Jory Thomas used his rodeo lasso skills to save a man from the fast-moving Yellowstone River. After a raft and paddleboard crashed into a bridge pillar, one person was swept downstream. Jory roped the man on his…

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America allowed avocados from across Mexico under stricter inspection rules in 2016; farmers reduced routine chemical use and nearby nitrogen pollution fell about 10%

New United States import rules for Mexican avocados prompted growers to reduce chemical use. This change significantly lowered nitrogen pollution in nearby Mexican waterways. Stricter inspections and phytosanitary certificates encouraged more careful pest management practices. The market access incentivized cleaner production methods without halting trade. This demonstrates how trade policies…

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For 15 years, pilots dressed as cranes flew 1,200 miles from Wisconsin to Florida so young whooping cranes would follow them south

An unusual aircraft guided endangered whooping cranes on a 1,200-mile journey. Biologists wore crane costumes to imprint the birds with their species. This innovative conservation effort taught young cranes their migration routes. The birds learned to fly independently after the guided flights concluded. This program helped reverse the species' decline…

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A California wildlife biologist risked cliff falls and eagle attacks to monitor and foster bald eagle chicks; by 2018, the Channel Islands had 20 breeding pairs

Bald eagles have been successfully reintroduced to California's Channel Islands. Decades of dedicated conservation efforts brought these birds back from local extinction. This recovery also aided the resurgence of native ecosystems and island fox populations. The successful restoration now serves as a model for ecological recovery. These islands are a…

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The Netherlands built the world's first power plant where salt water meets fresh water to generate electricity, hidden inside a small blue building

Halfway along the Afsluitdijk, the 20-mile dam that has separated the salty Wadden Sea from the freshwater IJsselmeer since 1932, sits a small blue building that most drivers passing over the dam never notice. Since November 26, 2014, when King Willem-Alexander switched it on, this building has housed the world's…

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Australia's bubblegum-pink lakes: The fascinating science behind their colour, and why some may not stay pink forever

The pink lakes of Australia showcase nature's brilliance, dazzling with color due to unique microorganisms thriving in hypersaline conditions. Halophiles, including specific types of bacteria and algae, rally under scientific study as researchers probe their existence to uncover secrets about survival in extreme environments and the prospects of extraterrestrial life.…

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A switchable window coating can heat buildings by 33°C or cool them below ambient, and lab tests suggest it could cut HVAC energy use in some U.S. climates

Researchers developed an innovative electrochromic material for buildings. This material switches between absorbing solar energy and emitting heat to space. Lab tests showed significant temperature differences during heating and cooling modes. Simulations suggest substantial HVAC energy savings in various US climates. Further research aims to improve durability and scalability for…

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How a tiny South African fishing village solved its water crisis by turning seawater into drinking water using solar power

In the small coastal village of Witsand, at the mouth of the Breede River in the Western Cape's Overberg region, sits Africa's first desalination plant powered entirely by solar energy. Witsand has a low-season population of only around 300 people, but that number swells to more than 3,000 during the…

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In 1915, San Diego agreed to pay a rainmaker $10,000 if he filled a drought-hit reservoir; weeks later, heavy rain and floods fuelled debate over his claims

San Diego sought rain during a drought in the early twentieth century. Charles Hatfield offered a unique solution using a secret chemical mixture. Heavy rains followed his apparatus setup near Morena Reservoir. Flooding occurred, and the Lower Otay Dam failed, causing widespread destruction. Officials refused payment, citing unmet conditions and…

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In 1957, Nevis released cactus moths to clear prickly pear from rangeland; the insects spread and later threatened native cacti in Florida

A moth introduced to control invasive prickly pear cactus in the Caribbean later threatened native plants. This biological control agent spread from Nevis to Florida after its 1957 release. Scientists investigated the moth's behavior and its impact on native cactus species. Researchers explored methods like sterile insect technique for population…

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In 2003, a retired man planted trees on forgotten land alone; 20 years later, it had become one of Sao Paulo's largest urban forests

Between crowded roads and layers of concrete in São Paulo, a long strip of greenery now breaks up the city’s urban landscape. The area was not always a place where people came to walk beneath trees or watch birds. For years, it was an abandoned stretch of land known for…

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118 fake asylum documents, 54 cases: Indian-origin lawyer faces $470,000 US fine

An Indian-origin immigration lawyer is facing a proposed civil penalty of more than $470,000, around Rs 4 crore, after US authorities accused him of filing fraudulent asylum claims on behalf of clients in dozens of immigration cases, according to the US department of homeland Security (DHS).

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In 1952, Canada began spraying forests from aeroplanes to control budworms; decades later, pesticide research changed how forests were managed

New Brunswick extensively used aerial pesticide spraying for spruce budworm outbreaks. Aircraft applied chemicals over vast forest areas between 1952 and 1993. Growing scientific understanding of pesticide impacts altered forest management regulations. This evolving knowledge led to more careful and alternative pest control approaches. Canada's experience highlights the connection between…

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