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Timmy the stranded whale rescued after weekslong effort
6+ hour, 49+ min ago (333+ words) Timmy, the humpback whale that made global headlines since being stranded in shallow waters for several weeks, was released into the North Sea on Saturday. The 40-foot-long internet phenomenon had been wallowing in shallow waters near Germany since March. According…...
Delaware Ornithological Society's 20th annual Bird-a-Thon kicks off this weekend
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (404+ words) The Delaware Ornithological Society kicks off its 20th annual Bird-a-Thon on May 2, encouraging Delawareans to get outdoors, meet some of the First State's avian residents and visitors, and raise money for habitat conservation. DOS President Joe Francis says the Bird-a-Thon began…...
Delaware's Wildlife Action Plan receives federal approval
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (165+ words) The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service formally approves Delaware's 2025 Wildlife Action Plan. DNREC's Division of Fish and Wildlife submitted the plan last fall for federal review and revision." It will guide conservation efforts for the state's wildlife and their habits through…...
A real-life Kraken stalked the seas of the late Cretaceous
1+ week, 1+ day ago (767+ words) A hundred million years ago during the late Cretaceous period, the oceans were filled with giant predators, prowling for their next meal. There was the mosasaur " a giant toothy marine reptile (and a surprise hero in Jurassic World). There were…...
DNREC board affirms decision to prohibit Starwood Digital data center in coastal zone
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (667+ words) The Starwood Digital Ventures lost its appeal to the DNREC's Coastal Zone Industrial Control Board on whether its proposed data center in News Castle County is prohibited under the state's Coastal Zone Act. After three days of expert testimony, argument,…...
We're told eyewitness testimoney isn't reliable. But new science says it might be
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (187+ words) Part 2 of the'TED Radio Hour'episode "How does your brain perceive the world?" Psychologist John Wixted says that through the course of a criminal investigation, an eyewitnesses memory can be influenced and altered. But under the right conditions, that testimony can…...
Solar study says Delaware should boost net-metering by raising cap
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (961+ words) If you have solar panels on your house that are generating more electricity than you need, and you are selling the excess back to the grid, you are saving money on power costs, reducing maintenance costs for your utility, and…...
Oil and gas prices are soaring. Some countries are ready with solar panels and EVs
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (781+ words) As the U. S. -Israeli war with Iran continues, the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, cutting off a quarter of oil and natural gas supplies from the rest of the world. Qatar has shut down its liquified natural gas or LNG production,…...
Chat GPT might give you bad medical advice, studies warn
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (777+ words) As tech companies roll out platforms specifically designed for health care consultation, AI is rapidly becoming a key player in many people's medical decisions. According to Open AI, the maker of Chat GPT, more than 40 million people consult the platform…...
Univ. of Delaware professor contributes to 'Humanity's Last Exam"
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (116+ words) A University of Delaware professor is part of a team that's come up with a test for artificial intelligence programs. Humanity's Last Exam tests how fast AI's capabilities are advancing. The exam was created by experts from around the world…...