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Paramount’s 2,700-acre film ranch rebuilt after 2018 wildfire destroyed most of it
Paramount Ranch in California, a historic Hollywood filming site, is being rebuilt nearly eight years after the 2018 Woolsey Fire destroyed most of its buildings and sets. The National Park Service is spending $26 million on the project, with new fire-safe structures being built in the footprints of historic Paramount-era buildings. The ranch is expected to reopen in 2027.
Indian family deported from Canada after asylum claim fails: 'When Canada needed Harish, he was essential'
Indin family deported from Canada after asylum claim fails: 'When Canada needed Harish, he was essential'
New satellite images show major construction surge at Iran’s Pickaxe nuke site
Construction activity has significantly increased at Iran's underground Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site this year. The United States is developing new weapons to target deeply buried facilities. President Trump has repeatedly threatened strikes on the heavily fortified Iranian location. The US military maintains operational plans for potential strikes against the site. This renewed scrutiny occu...
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Retired 40-metre dredger sunk off Adelaide to create new artificial reef
South Australia has sunk the 40-metre MV Andrew Wilson six kilometres off Brighton to create an artificial reef. The vessel now rests 20 metres underwater and forms part of a $165 million algal-bloom recovery effort. Fishing is banned within 200 metres of the wreck for 12 months to help local fish stocks recover.
Alaska saw 30,000 ship arrivals in 11 years; their hulls created a hidden invasive species risk
Researchers found that nearly 30,000 commercial vessel arrivals brought 430 sq km of submerged surface area to Alaska between 2012 and 2022. The study says this surface can carry marine organisms through biofouling. Passenger vessels accounted for more than half of the total area, while warming waters and increased Arctic shipping could raise the risk of non-indigenous species reaching Alaska.
Meet Franklin Howley-Dumit Serulle, whose online insect photo helped reveal a new hoverfly
An amateur naturalist's photograph on iNaturalist helped scientists identify a new hoverfly species. Researchers later found a specimen in Valle Nuevo National Park, confirming the discovery. This new species, Monoceromyia ndidiae, was formally described after laboratory analysis. The discovery highlights how amateur observations contribute to understanding biodiversity. This finding earned the Sw...
Nepal’s flood bill could hit $5 billion. Where will the money come from?
Following the catastrophic floods, Nepal is staring down an enormous reconstruction cost running into billions. To restore infrastructure and homes effectively, both local resources and international assistance will play pivotal roles. The nation is actively pursuing funding opportunities with development banks and climate finance, emphasizing the importance of resilient rebuilding strategies for ...
Dutch scientists turn office urine into electricity, nutrients and potentially hydrogen
Men in a Dutch office toilet became a small power station using a dedicated urinal. This rig extracted phosphate and ammonia while generating electricity for electric cars. Bacteria break down organic matter in urine, transferring electrons to electrodes for current production. Separately collected urine is a promising feedstock for these bio-electrochemical treatment systems. Research shows urine...
In 2023, LA storms refilled shallow aquifers and reservoirs, but deep groundwater recovered only 25%
In 2023, record-setting storms brought a much-needed boost to Los Angeles's reservoirs and shallow groundwater levels. Yet, deeper aquifers, specifically those lying beneath fifty meters, showed only a slight recovery post-wet season, with just twenty-five percent of lost groundwater replenished. This highlights a crucial disparity; improvements in surface water do not mirror the health of undergr...
17 waste materials tested to make stronger, lower-carbon cement building products
A James Dyson Award project explores using waste for construction materials. Recycled aggregates like eggshells and glass replace conventional materials in cement. This approach reduces reliance on newly extracted natural resources. The project aims to create thinner, stronger cement boards and tiles. Further testing will assess durability and recycling potential for these innovative products.
Before the White House, Carter was a farm boy; his home is now a park
The childhood farm of Jimmy Carter in Archery, Georgia, has been transformed into a historical park to preserve the essence of his early years. This site captures the rural environment and structures that influenced his formative life, where young Jimmy learned the value of hard work through various farm tasks. It was officially designated as part of the National Historical Park in 2000, celebrati...
In 2015, Canada sank a 113m warship off British Columbia; 170+ species lived on it by 2020
A former Canadian warship, HMCS Annapolis, now serves as an artificial reef. This vessel was deliberately sunk off British Columbia in 2015. Over five years, more than 170 marine species colonized the sunken ship. The artificial reef provides crucial habitat for various marine organisms. This project demonstrates the ecological value of prepared underwater structures.
California cleared 900,000 lbs of debris, but left old telephone poles for purple martins to nest
California crews removed more than 900,000 pounds of human debris while restoring about 40 acres at Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. They also removed hazardous materials and old septic systems. Some telephone poles were left standing because purple martins use them for nesting. The birds were once thought to have disappeared from Santa Clara County.
Scientists transform coffee waste into a material that makes concrete stronger by 29%
Researchers transformed used coffee grounds into a valuable construction material. Pyrolysis converted the grounds into biochar, which improved concrete's compressive strength. Replacing fifteen percent of sand with biochar increased concrete strength by nearly thirty percent. This process reduces waste and the need for natural construction resources. Further laboratory testing is needed befor...
Scientists image immune cells without dyes, detecting activation with 94% accuracy in 2 hours
A groundbreaking method has been unveiled by scientists that allows for the natural reading of immune cell data. This approach entails analyzing light emitted from molecules in immune cells, successfully distinguishing between activated and resting states with remarkable precision. By evaluating metabolism at the single-cell level without additional dyes, this technique promises to enhance our und...
George Harrison revived a forgotten garden and Olivia kept his dream alive
George Harrison purchased Friar Park in 1970 and began restoring its neglected Victorian gardens. He cleared overgrown vegetation and repaired damaged features, making gardening a family activity. After Harrison's death, Olivia Harrison continued preserving the estate's unique character and elaborate topiary. Today, Friar Park's gardens showcase over 160 restored topiary specimens.
Volunteers removed 100,000 sea urchins in Norway; kelp and fish nurseries return
Nearly 100,000 sea urchins have been removed from three northern Norway sites by almost 500 volunteers since 2024. The effort has helped kelp and seaweeds return to previously barren seabeds, creating nursery habitat for fish and supporting marine biodiversity. Continued monitoring aims to ensure the underwater forests can recover and persist.
In 2023, Australia paved two suburban roads with 135,000 recycled coffee cups and glass bottles, cutting the asphalt’s carbon footprint by 24%
Australia is embracing sustainability by turning discarded coffee cups into road materials. In Penrith, New South Wales, a groundbreaking project resurfaced local roads with a recycled asphalt mixture, incorporating approximately 135,000 coffee cups and countless glass bottles. This innovative use of recycled content has led to a significant twenty-four percent decrease in carbon emissions from th...