Birthplace of the atomic bomb braces for its biggest mission since the top-secret Manhattan Project
Los Alamos was the perfect spot for the U.S. government's top-secret Manhattan Project.
Los Alamos was the perfect spot for the U.S. government's top-secret Manhattan Project.
Other
Sep 24, 2023
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Vandalism has once again marred the ancient Indigenous pictographs nestled within Bon Echo Provincial Park about two hours west of Ottawa and north of Kingston, Ont.
Archaeology
Sep 21, 2023
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The Galapagos National Park said Tuesday that it had detected its first cases of avian flu on the remote islands, home to unique bird species that helped inspire the theory of evolution.
Ecology
Sep 20, 2023
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Earlier this summer a giant panda named Ai Bao delivered twin cubs in a South Korean zoo. Although pandas often give birth to twins, typically only one cub survives, especially in the wild.
Plants & Animals
Sep 13, 2023
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Storms have killed at least 14 people in Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria, with a Greek region hit by more rain in 24 hours than it normally sees in a year, officials said Wednesday.
Environment
Sep 6, 2023
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The largest rhino farm in the world, which is home to 2,000 animals and located in South Africa, has been bought by the NGO African Parks, the organization said Monday.
Ecology
Sep 5, 2023
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A unique long-term study performed by researchers at Umeå University shows that the pendent lichen Usnea longissima has decreased by 42% over 37 years in Skuleskogen National Park, located in High Coast UNESCO World Heritage ...
Plants & Animals
Sep 1, 2023
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Global warming's ever-increasing toll on the planet has been a focus of mitigation strategies in recent years, with carbon sequestration projects playing a more prominent role in drawing carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere ...
It's easy to assume protected areas such as national parks conserve wildlife—that seems obvious. But what is the proof? And how does park success vary across different ecosystems—in deserts versus tropical rainforests, ...
Plants & Animals
Aug 24, 2023
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In the age of the selfie taking photos of yourself has become an everyday occurrence. Half of all teenagers regularly post selfies. Driven by social media algorithms, many of us now flock to natural places for the best selfie ...
Ecology
Aug 23, 2023
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