Cheetahs return to Zambia's Greater Luangwa after nearly 30 years

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A Costa Rican cattle ranch became a wildlife haven with 440 bird species

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Native plants are helping restore habitat in Florida's Saint Sebastian River

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D’Arros shearwater colony grew nearly 10-fold after rats were eradicated

D'Arros Island's Wedge-tailed Shearwater population rose dramatically after rats were eradicated in 2003. Researchers recorded 2,768 breeding pairs in 2016 and 2,406 pairs in 2021. The colony spread across a larger area and exhibited higher breeding burrow density during later surveys. The study utilized direct counts and area-based estimates to determine breeding pair numbers. Identifying the peak incubation period in November was crucial for future population comparisons.

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After losing her mother to MS, J.K. Rowling gave £10m to research

J.K. Rowling opened the Anne Rowling Regenerative Neurology Clinic in memory of her mother, who died of multiple sclerosis. The clinic focuses on research and treatment of various neurological diseases, including multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease. The funding aims to attract world-class researchers to develop new therapies and potentially find a cure. It has already hosted numerous clinical appointments and research projects since its inception.

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Scientists found at least 10 likely new species of bizarre branching worms inside sea sponges

Researchers have identified ten likely new species of branching marine worms found within sea sponges. These unusual worms exhibit a unique tree-like body structure, which has evolved over time. Genetic analysis and museum specimens helped resolve the long-standing classification issues of these marine organisms. The study indicates these worms' diversification relates closely to their sponge hosts and geographic locations.

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Magenta solar panels made broccoli use sunlight 4.5 times more efficiently

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