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In 2014, an American town was known as the 'food desert', but one man turned a college football field into a farm that generates 60,000 pounds of produce
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In 2014, an American town was known as the 'food desert', but one man turned a college football field into a farm that generates 60,000 pounds of produce

Paul Quinn College has taken a remarkable step by converting its football field into a flourishing organic farm, responding to local food scarcity and boosting its financial situation. Students are actively involved, participating in a social entrepreneurship program that provides fresh produce to local businesses. This innovative project has played a crucial role in restoring the college's accred...

Hungry Bears Increasingly Enter Towns: Drought pushes them into homes; experts fear rising lethal encounters
Times of India

Hungry Bears Increasingly Enter Towns: Drought pushes them into homes; experts fear rising lethal encounters

Amidst a severe drought, bears are encroaching on human habitats across the American West, with Colorado reporting over 7,000 sightings this year alone—a new high. These foraging bears can be spotted rummaging through homes, stores, and neighborhoods for food. As conservation efforts intertwine with urban development, wildlife officials emphasize the need for residents to secure food sources and r...

China’s solar panels reduced young sea cucumbers’ inactivity by 12 days

China’s solar panels reduced young sea cucumbers’ inactivity by 12 days

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Solar panels placed over sea cucumber ponds in China have effectively lowered water temperatures, leading to a significant reduction in the summer dormancy period for young sea cucumbers by twelve days. Alongside this, the panels changed the distribution of plankton and minimized organic material in the pond sediments. These insights highlight the potential of aquavoltaics to enhance aquaculture p...

He worked as the green ranger in 'Power Rangers', then used the experience to rob 43 homes as the 'Spider-Man thief'

He worked as the green ranger in 'Power Rangers', then used the experience to rob 43 homes as the 'Spider-Man thief'

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After suffering an injury, Yasutomo Ihara—a former Green Ranger stunt performer—found himself lured into a life of crime. He became notorious for orchestrating multiple burglaries across Japan, employing his unique skills. Authorities arrested Ihara in 2014, discovering he had stolen items worth around seventy-seven thousand dollars. Consequently, he was sentenced to five years in prison for these...

Melinda Gates doubles Olivia Rodrigo's festival fund to $20M: Where will it go?

Melinda Gates doubles Olivia Rodrigo's festival fund to $20M: Where will it go?

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Olivia Rodrigo's first-ever Daisy Chain Fields Festival has come to a triumphant end, bringing in significant funding to aid women-focused initiatives. This remarkable event showcased a variety of female performers who united for a common purpose. Rodrigo revealed plans to donate a large sum to ten women-centered charities, with Melinda French Gates promising to match the total amount, reinforcing...

Osaka residents ate dozens of species in the 1600s, evidence stayed in teeth

Osaka residents ate dozens of species in the 1600s, evidence stayed in teeth

Times of India

Teeth unearthed in Osaka have unveiled a diverse dietary landscape of commoners, revealing that their dental calculus held traces of proteins from fish, mammals, and plants. This discovery suggests that they enjoyed access to a variety of foods, including terrestrial meats, thanks to Osaka's strategic position as a distribution center. This research provides a rare window into the food culture and...

Chimpanzees keep throwing rocks at same trees for a decade, scientists probe why

Chimpanzees keep throwing rocks at same trees for a decade, scientists probe why

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In an intriguing study, scientists are examining the unusual habit of chimpanzees who consistently throw stones at designated trees. This behaviour, predominantly seen in adult males accompanied by their loud vocalisations, might indicate a method of communication or territorial assertion. The sustained use of these locations hints at a learned tradition being handed down over generations, sheddin...

Meet Kim Ji-on, a 12-year-old South Korean student who invented a life-saving device that helps people escape deadly fires

Meet Kim Ji-on, a 12-year-old South Korean student who invented a life-saving device that helps people escape deadly fires

Times of India

In a remarkable feat of innovation, young inventor Kim Ji-on from South Korea has developed a groundbreaking fire-escape breathing phone grip. This exceptional device features filters designed to absorb toxic gases and trap harmful particles, granting users vital time to escape during a fire emergency. Kim's invention recently garnered a national award, and she intends to generously donate her pri...

Yosemite land swap proposal could give private developer road access through the national park

Yosemite land swap proposal could give private developer road access through the national park

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A Nevada-based developer that bought 83 acres outside Yosemite for $4 million in 2024 is seeking a land exchange with the US government. The proposal could give the private property a direct road through a quarter-mile strip of Yosemite National Park. The same access plan was rejected in earlier legal battles, but the Trump administration is now considering it.

Centuries-old plaque on eight people’s teeth preserved a surprisingly detailed menu of what they ate in Osaka

Centuries-old plaque on eight people’s teeth preserved a surprisingly detailed menu of what they ate in Osaka

Times of India

Dental plaque analysis revealed diverse diets for Edo-period Osaka commoners. Researchers found proteins from 17 food types, including luxury red sea bream. This suggests developing markets made once-exclusive foods accessible to ordinary people. Salmon proteins indicated food traveled long distances via extensive shipping networks. Even cottonseed oil and terrestrial animal meat were consumed by ...

Meet the students who built DiveGuard, a low-cost underwater messaging system

Meet the students who built DiveGuard, a low-cost underwater messaging system

Times of India

A group of Chinese students has created DiveGuard, an affordable system designed for underwater communication. By utilizing acoustic signals, this innovative technology allows divers to send concise text messages, thereby enhancing safety and teamwork in aquatic environments. DiveGuard was recognized as a finalist in the prestigious 2026 Conrad Challenge and offers a reliable communication alterna...

US breaks weeks-long Iran strike lull by targeting Larak island; Tehran hits American bases in Middle East

US breaks weeks-long Iran strike lull by targeting Larak island; Tehran hits American bases in Middle East

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In a sudden escalation, US forces targeted Iranian rocket launchers near Larak Island, disturbing an ongoing quiet period. Iran retaliated, showcasing missiles aimed at Jordan, where Jordanian forces successfully intercepted eight threats early Monday. Meanwhile, the US military noted Iranian efforts to deploy sea mines in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, contributing to a rise in oil prices as cru...