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New monkey species with orange lips discovered in Africa
50+ min ago (136+ words) An illustration of Colobus congensis, whose common name is the local vernacular name, "likweli." (Kimio Honda, CC-BY 4.0 via SWNS) (Junior Amboko / Florida Atlantic University via SWNS) Junior Amboko (left) and Mardoché B. Koko working in the field in the Lomami…...
Polar bear brothers meet for first time after years apart
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (33+ words) norfolkneradio.com (Yorkshire Wildlife Park via SWNS) Polar bear brothers embraced as they met for the first time after being separated for years....
Watchdog: Canceled NASA contracts more than doubled in cost
2+ week, 6+ day ago (350+ words) (The Center Square) – A new federal watchdog report found contract values on canceled Artemis systems more than doubled, to $5.9 billion, and NASA still hasn't disclosed what its Moon-to-Mars program will cost. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman and Moon Base program manager…...
DNA from 2,000-year-old grape seeds reveals origins of modern wine
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (626+ words) DNA from 2,000-year-old grape seeds found in ancient Italian wells have pinpointed the origins of modern wine. Scientists who analyzed the seeds recovered from Tuscany were able to map the most extensive genetic history of ancient grapevines recovered from a…...
Biggest light telescope in world captures ‘dragon head’ nebula
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (175+ words) (ESO/VPHAS+ team via SWNS) Do you see a dragon head - or a chicken pecking seeds on the ground? Astronomers have release a cosmic picture taken by the VLT Survey Telescope (VST), which sits atop a mountain in Chile. It…...
Hottest Junes in Nebraska since 1895 | State
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (136+ words) Stacker compiled a ranking of the hottest Junes in Nebraska since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information. Rankings are based on the highest average temperature in each month. For each of the hottest months listed below, we've…...
Astronaut shows how to wash hair in space
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (270+ words) European Space Agency astronaut Sophie Adenot shared the step-by-step process on June 6 from 250 miles above the Earth aboard the International Space Station. (ESA/NASA via SWNS) An astronaut has given instructions on how to wash your hair in space. She…...
USDA unveils new framework for migratory big game consrvation
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (207+ words) norfolkneradio.com The U.S. Department of Agriculture has unveiled a new framework for migratory big game conservation, bringing together federal,â¯stateâ¯and Tribal partners across 17 states to address threats to big game like elk and mule deer.â¯â¯ Theâ…...
Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (65+ words) norfolkneradio.com Nebraska Game & Parks Invasive species are one of the leading threats to Nebraskaâs natural resources, impacting ecosystems, outdoor recreation, agriculture, and state economies. Nebraska Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30 and provides an opportunity for residents to…...
Norfolk, three other communities identified as options for advanced nuclear reactors
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (199+ words) norfolkneradio.com A siting feasibility study found that Sutherland, Beatrice, Brownville, and Norfolk are the top four communities best suited to host a next generation nuclear facility, based on current infrastructure and siting criteria. The siting feasibility study was conducted…...