Invasive Garlic mustard spreads across 37 US states and six Canadian provinces

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Scientists tracked 142 Burmese pythons for 20 years; only four expelled transmitters

Scientists tracked 142 adult Burmese pythons in southern Florida over 20 years using implanted radio transmitters. Out of 305 transmitters, only four were expelled, all from pregnant females, indicating a low expulsion rate. The study found no transmitter-related deaths and monitored pythons regularly for health issues. Researchers suggest that modifying implantation methods may reduce expulsion risk in pregnant females.

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Solar storm delayed a train by 16 minutes in 1848, not 1841: How scientists solved a 155-year-old mystery

A fascinating correction has emerged from the archives concerning a train delay in Exeter. Initially reported incorrectly, researchers have clarified that the incident actually transpired on October 18, 1848. This revelation was achieved through the analysis of railway records and contemporary newspapers, alongside geomagnetic data, which pointed to a significant solar storm influencing the delay during that time.

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Australian grower backs $291 million bioenergy plant to power 31,000 homes

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Indigenous Australians buried a 1,000-year-old dingo and fed it for centuries

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Jason Momoa’s water brand expands hotel refill machines after removing 6 million plastic bottles

Mananalu, founded by Jason Momoa, aims to eliminate single-use plastic bottles through innovative refill systems. The newly implemented technology connects to local water sources and fills reusable containers. This approach also significantly reduces carbon emissions associated with traditional bottled water. Initiatives are starting in Hawaii, where waste management is crucial due to heavy reliance on imported water.

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New Study Of Westminster Sarcophagus: Roman coffin holds medieval abbot; identity still debated

Excavations at Westminster Abbey have unveiled a medieval abbot's remains within an ancient Roman coffin, dated to the time between AD 987 and 1052. Notable candidates for the identity of this abbot include Ælfwig and Wulfnoth, who once steered the Westminster Benedictine monastery. The coffin, rich in history, has been preserved and examined since its 19th-century discovery, and today, visitors can appreciate its elaborate inscriptions.

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