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Swiss entrepreneur is drilling the Alps to make 20 mega-bunkers for the super-rich, here's why
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Swiss entrepreneur is drilling the Alps to make 20 mega-bunkers for the super-rich, here's why

Swiss entrepreneur Thomas Gasser is constructing twenty underground mega bunkers deep within Alpine rocks. These secure vaults will safeguard the valuable assets of the world's wealthiest individuals. Each bunker offers a ninety-nine-year lease, with prices beginning at one million Swiss francs. The complex, located near Lungern, is scheduled to open next year after extensive construction. Thi...

Florida Lemurs Aid Rainforest: Visitor encounters fund tree planting; link supports Madagascar

Florida Lemurs Aid Rainforest: Visitor encounters fund tree planting; link supports Madagascar

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In North Florida, a wildlife center is now home to four red-ruffed lemurs, whose presence aids in funding crucial rainforest restoration projects in Madagascar. Visitor interactions facilitate the planting of thousands of trees each year. These critically endangered lemurs act as ambassadors for conservation, offering Florida visitors a unique opportunity to engage with essential forest preservati...

Belgium sank 23 concrete blocks in the North Sea to build world's first artificial energy island in a €7B project

Belgium sank 23 concrete blocks in the North Sea to build world's first artificial energy island in a €7B project

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Belgium is constructing the world's first artificial energy island in the North Sea. This massive structure will collect electricity from offshore wind farms and transmit it ashore. The island's design incorporates nature-inclusive elements to support marine life and bird species. While civil engineering nears completion, electrical infrastructure installation will continue until 2030. The project...

Researchers turn water-treatment waste into a filter that removes up to 97.1% of microplastics

Researchers turn water-treatment waste into a filter that removes up to 97.1% of microplastics

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Researchers are investigating a new method to filter microplastics from water. This approach uses waste generated during water treatment as a filtering material. Tests show this repurposed waste achieved significant microplastic removal efficiencies. The innovative strategy tackles two environmental issues simultaneously. This circular approach could enhance water purification processes in the fut...

Nearly 4,000 NYC students planted 100,000 plus beachgrass stalks to rebuild dunes and curb flooding

Nearly 4,000 NYC students planted 100,000 plus beachgrass stalks to rebuild dunes and curb flooding

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The National Wildlife Federation’s Resilient Schools and Communities programme has brought nearly 4,000 New York City public school students together to restore coastal dunes at Coney Island Creek Park. Since 2022, students, teachers and community members have planted more than 100,000 American beachgrass culms across 2.25 acres. The project aims to stabilise dunes, reduce erosion and build flood ...

240-million-year-old lost fossil revealed a new reptile related to dinosaurs and crocodiles

240-million-year-old lost fossil revealed a new reptile related to dinosaurs and crocodiles

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The discovery of Silescelida acristata, a fossil unearthed in Brazil, provides crucial insights into the origins of early archosauriform reptiles. This remarkable creature thrived at a pivotal time, just before the dawn of dinosaurs. While only partial remains were found, its distinctive bone structures set it apart from contemporaneous Triassic reptiles. Phylogenetic studies classify Silescelida ...

Toxic air after 9/11: Mamdani releases documents showing how New Yorkers were misled

Toxic air after 9/11: Mamdani releases documents showing how New Yorkers were misled

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In a significant move, New York City disclosed withheld documents on air quality after 9/11, suggesting that officials may have misrepresented the dangers present post-collapse of the Twin Towers. A memo warned of potential lawsuits for toxic exposure and city liability concerns. There were also fears about asbestos levels and negative public response. This revelation follows a legal challenge fro...

Roman cemetery dig reveals Stone Age man buried with 2 skulls, 42 teeth and an axe

Roman cemetery dig reveals Stone Age man buried with 2 skulls, 42 teeth and an axe

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In a startling archaeological find, researchers uncovered a burial site dating back to the Stone Age, predating nearby Roman graves by thousands of years. The grave contained a battle axe, striking amber beads, and a unique necklace fashioned from the teeth of 42 animals. Additionally, two human skulls were discovered alongside the skeleton, offering rare insights into the rituals and practices of...

Napa Art Center Land Deal: di Rosa eases 162 acres into trust; future trail to Milliken Peak

Napa Art Center Land Deal: di Rosa eases 162 acres into trust; future trail to Milliken Peak

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A landmark conservation deal aims to safeguard a large portion of the di Rosa Center's Napa Valley landscape. Effectively shielding about 75% of the estate from future privatization, this agreement also secures vital financial resources for the center's ongoing operations. Exciting plans include a new public trail that will reach the summit of Milliken Peak, fostering an ideal mix of accessibility...

Motorcyclist Startles IRL Stream: Security rushes in on La Piquiña; viewers debate robbery risk

Motorcyclist Startles IRL Stream: Security rushes in on La Piquiña; viewers debate robbery risk

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Kick streamer La Piquiña experienced a frightening moment while livestreaming from the streets of Colombia at night. A motorcyclist suddenly approached his outdoor desktop setup, prompting concerns that a robbery could be underway. His nearby security team quickly intervened, and the rider left before the situation escalated. The encounter later sparked debate online, with fans praising the guards...

AI Streamer Feud Escalates: N3on and Sneako trade insults; friendship rift over public criticism

AI Streamer Feud Escalates: N3on and Sneako trade insults; friendship rift over public criticism

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N3on and Sneako’s friendship has taken a dramatic turn after Sneako publicly criticized N3on’s controversial AI streamer project. N3on, who announced an AI version of himself would stream 24/7 on Kick, accused Sneako of being disloyal and seeking views instead of addressing concerns privately. Sneako fired back with personal insults, while N3on defended the project and their friendship. The feud l...

Costa Rica maps nearly 500 dominant tree species to protect forest biodiversity

Costa Rica maps nearly 500 dominant tree species to protect forest biodiversity

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Researchers mapped Costa Rica's diverse forest ecosystems by analyzing tree species composition. Satellite observations and environmental data helped create a national forest map. This map distinguishes forest types, including secondary forests, across varied landscapes. The findings highlight the importance of dominant tree species for understanding forest function. Better field inventories a...