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Birds avoid wind turbines painted like venomous snakes

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For animals, certain colors scream poison. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Although largely safe, turbines still pose a danger to some migratory birds. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Wind turbines are a net positive for a sustainable society, but that doesn't mean they don't have an environmental impact.

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Real-life Snuffleupagus found swimming in the Great Barrier Reef

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More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. The pipefish was first spotted in 2001, but remained elusive for decades. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. The bright reddish-orange hues, the fuzziness, the snout there simply is no other way to put it. This unique fish looks exactly like Mr. Snuffleupagus from .


Neanderthal 'dentists' treated cavities 59,000 years ago

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Neanderthal'dentists' treated cavities 59,000 years ago A molar points to some sophisticated dental work performed by our extinct cousins. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. The molar tooth found in Chagyrskaya Cave and its macro-features. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Neanderthals () were once considered to have been extremely primitive and unsophisticated compared to us humans ().


Mars rover snaps a selfie near skyscraper-sized boulders

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NASA's Perseverance rover has traveled nearly 26 miles since landing on the Red Planet in 2021. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. It took the rover about an hour to take all the images necessary to compile into a single selfie. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. After five years of rolling across Mars, NASA's Perseverance rover is still going strong.


Your next sunscreen could be made from E. coli

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Science Biology Your next sunscreen could be made from E. coli A chemical compound inside the bacterium may offer an eco-friendly way to block harmful UV rays. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Scientists are turning to nature for eco-friendly sunscreens. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Let's face it, sunscreen is important to our health, but can really be a drag.


How to stay safe riding roller coasters

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Millions of people ride amusement park rides every year with few serious injuries--but experts say a few precautions still matter. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Going upside down might feel scary on a roller coaster, but it's very safe. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Summer is quickly approaching, which means more time for summer fun like checking out amusement parks.

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5 new mules set to patrol Olympic National Park

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Murl, Cutti, Pip, Checkers, and Gopher will monitor trails, haul supplies, and help with search and rescue efforts. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Mules have been helping maintain various national parks for over 100 years. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Five new mules at Olympic National Park in Washington State are ready for the busy tourist season.


Almost half of everything orbiting Earth is space junk

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More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. There are very few projects and companies currently aimed at tackling the issue. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Nearly half of all known objects currently orbiting Earth technically classify as space junk, but the true amount may be even higher. Not only that, the debris continues amassing faster than it's being removed.


The Panasonic LUMIX L10 is the latest model in the compact camera renaissance

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A large sensor, fast zoom lens, and tactile controls make this an appealing alternative to cameras like the Fujifilm X100 series. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. The advanced compact is back. We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. If you've tried to buy a Canon G7X or a Fujifilm X100V-series camera lately, you may already know that advanced compact cameras have made a real comeback.


The Home Depot is blowing out RIDGID 18V power tools and combo kits for up to 66% off during this spring sale

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Cordless multi-tools, drywall cut-out kits, framing nailers, and a 15-amp 13-inch planer are all marked down across nearly 90 RIDGID deals. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Start your collection or build if you're already bought in. We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. The Home Depot is running a sprawling spring sale on RIDGID tools with cuts on cordless kits, combo bundles, jobsite gear, and corded shop equipment.