“It is time to normalize the existence of the climate emergency,” said Luisa Neubauer, opening her talk “Defending Democracy and Safeguarding Our Planet: A Dual Imperative.” Instead, she said, “In every single household in the country, someone is asking: ‘Are you going to the…
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Ukraine negotiates nuclear plant protection with UN atomic watchdog observers
As Russia is likely to launch attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure this winter, Kyiv is currently in talks with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to place foreign observers near its nuclear power plants to protect the country’s…
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Why eyes of wild cats vary in color — Harvard Gazette
Fans of Clementine, the cat who recently captivated TikTok with her rare eye color, should take note.
The piercing golden gaze of cheetahs, the striking blue stare of snow leopards, and the luminous green glare of leopards are all traits that can be traced to one ancestor, an ocelot-like…
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Revolutionizing Education In The Digital Age » ScienceABC
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Discover how cutting-edge research is transforming education, from classrooms to online platforms. You’ll explore the latest breakthroughs in cognitive science, neurobiology and educational technology that are reshaping how we learn…
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Why Did The Indigenous People Of The Americas Grow The Three Sisters? » ScienceABC
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The Three Sisters refers to a farming technique of intercropping corn, beans and squash on the same farm. Indigenous communities practiced this, as they held that the three crops aided the other’s growth. The practice died out due to…
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These 3 European Countries Have The World’s Most Popular Souvenirs, Per New Research
The three countries with the most popular souvenirs are all European, with one earning more than $1.6 billion in sales of the item.
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Buying souvenirs is a classic vacation activity. Memorabilia can range from a cheap magnet tossed in a…
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These fish use their ‘legs’ for more than walking — Harvard Gazette
Promising new research focusing on the sea robin, an unpromising-looking fish that scuttles around the ocean floor on “legs,” may lead to new insights in trait development, including in humans.
“Sea robins are an example of a species with a very unusual, very novel trait,” said
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Ukrainian Poet and Rock Star Fights Near Front and Performs Behind It
When the Ukrainian army hit a crisis of recruitment earlier this year amid rising losses on the battlefield, one of the most popular cultural personalities in the country stepped up and enlisted.
“At some point it became uncomfortable not to…
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How well do you know your dog? — Harvard Gazette
Have you ever wondered how your dog feels about you, sees the world, or is trying to communicate? A new Netflix documentary, “Inside the Mind of a Dog” — featuring Harvard evolutionary biologist Erin Hecht, along with canine experts from Duke, the University of Pennsylvania, and others…
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So why does Mr. Whiskers meow? — Harvard Gazette
Cats meow at each other. So Jonathan Losos always viewed a cat meowing to him as a kind of compliment. It was as if he was being saluted as a peer.
Not so, it turns out. Rather, it’s all the better to manipulate you, my dear.
Evolutionary biologist Losos ’84, a former Harvard faculty…
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