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Tiny wild cat newly identified as a species draws curious visitors in Bolivia

Tiny wild cat newly identified as a species draws curious visitors in Bolivia

A tiny wild cat newly identified as a species in Bolivia has become an unlikely tourist attraction

Vivarium's History and Uses Explored

Vivarium's History and Uses Explored

The term "vivarium" encompasses a wide array of enclosed environments designed for keeping and raising lifeforms, often with the goal of mimicking ...

Fat Bear Week is back. Meet this year's contenders

Fat Bear Week is back. Meet this year's contenders

Fat Bear Week, that turns Alaska's bulkiest bears into internet celebrities, is returning this week to celebrate the bears' pre-hibernation glow-up.

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Who're you calling fat? Fat Bear Week returns at Alaskan national park

Who're you calling fat? Fat Bear Week returns at Alaskan national park

Fat Bear Week runs Sept. 22-29. The champion will be crowned on Sept. 29 after days of fan voting.

A California frog is on the brink of extinction. Long Beach’s aquarium has a plan to save it

A California frog is on the brink of extinction. Long Beach’s aquarium has a plan to save it

Biologists at the Aquarium of the Pacific are working to revive the mountain yellow-legged frog population

Pat Shirley Ryan Family Fund Awards Over $2.1 Million to Northwestern Biomedical Research

Pat Shirley Ryan Family Fund Awards Over $2.1 Million to Northwestern Biomedical Research

Northwestern University has distributed over $2.1 million through the Pat & Shirley Ryan Family Research Acceleration Fund to support eight biomedical research projects. This funding is part of a larger $35 million commitment from the Patrick George Ryan and Shirley Welsh Ryan Family aimed at high-impact research. The recent awards represent the fifth round of funding, bringing the total support from the fund to more than $10.9 million across 41 projects. The initiative is designed to provide crucial support for promising ideas at a transitional stage between academic discovery and practical application, a phase where additional validation and development are often required. Christopher de Clinton Conway, Chief Philanthropy, Communications & Strategic Partnerships Officer at Indiana Biosciences Research Institute (IBRI), highlighted this development on LinkedIn, emphasizing the fund's role in advancing biomedical discoveries.

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Bolsters Infrastructure Amidst Growing Air Freight Demand

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Bolsters Infrastructure Amidst Growing Air Freight Demand

The Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) is undergoing significant infrastructure upgrades to accommodate increasing air freight demand, particularly from Asia. Despite being a crucial hub in the national transportation infrastructure, ANC faces challenges such as aging airfield infrastructure, congested terminal operations, and competition from other transportation modes. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has allocated substantial funding for runway upgrades to enhance the airport's capacity. This modernization effort is critical as Alaska heavily relies on air freight for essential supplies like food and medicine due to its unique geography and climate. In 2023, ANC handled over 4.4 million passengers, a 2% increase from the previous year, and processed over 3.3 million metric tons of air freight in 2022, making it the fifth busiest airport in the United States for cargo. Efforts are also underway to improve passenger experience with modernized terminal amenities.

Britain’s Burnham is set to meet Trump for the first time at the UN in New York

Britain’s Burnham is set to meet Trump for the first time at the UN in New York

Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump for the first time

Yunxi's Juncao-Powered Mushroom Industry Thrives with Technological Advancements and Circular Economy Model

Yunxi's Juncao-Powered Mushroom Industry Thrives with Technological Advancements and Circular Economy Model

Yunxi's Juncao-Powered Mushroom Industry Thrives with Technological Advancements and Circular Economy Model

Close-Up Photos Of A Hummingbird’s Eye Reveal A Tiny Detail Most People Never Notice

Close-Up Photos Of A Hummingbird’s Eye Reveal A Tiny Detail Most People Never Notice

Few animals are as dazzling to the eye as hummingbirds — but as their brilliant, iridescent forms flit through the air, they often offer only fleeting glimpses of their beauty.