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December 23, 2024
The group of four astronauts, who will be the first to orbit the moon in half a century, met with President Joe Biden at the White House on Thursday. During the meeting, the President proudly displayed a moon rock from the Apollo era that is currently on exhibit in the Oval Office. The team for
READ MOREAccording to a federal grand jury indictment, two individuals engaged in a “killing spree” on Montana’s Flathead Indian Reservation and other areas, resulting in the deaths of approximately 3,600 birds, including bald and golden eagles. The indictment also states that the suspects sold eagle parts on the black market, which has been a persisting issue
READ MOREA judge at the federal level announced that a decision on whether to pause the planned reintroduction of gray wolves in Colorado, approved by voters, will be made by Friday. This comes after the state’s cattle industry took legal action to prevent the release of these predators. If the court rules in favor of the
READ MORERaja the elephant, a beloved and prominent figure at the St. Louis Zoo for many years, is preparing to relocate. On Thursday, the zoo made a statement that the male Asian elephant, who was born at the zoo 31 years ago, will be moved to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Ohio within the next
READ MOREThis week, the Geminids meteor shower, which is considered the most notable of the year, will reach its peak. It is possible for those observing the sky to witness up to one or two meteors per minute shooting across the dark expanse. Thursday will mark the peak of the meteor activity, but Wednesday evening will
READ MOREDUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Nearly 200 countries agreed Wednesday to move away from planet-warming fossil fuels — the first time they’ve made that crucial pledge in decades of U.N. climate talks though many warned the deal still had significant shortcomings. The approved agreement did not result in a heated debate as some had
READ MOREShane Palacat-Nelsen speaks with awe as he recounts the legend of Poliahu, the snow goddess revered by Native Hawaiians who is said to reside on the peak of Mauna Kea, the tallest peak in Hawaii. The story, passed down through Hawaiian families for many years, tells of a chief who desired to pursue Poliahu, but
READ MORECould this be a perfect pairing found in the wilderness of New Mexico? A Mexican wolf that was in danger has been caught recently after traveling hundreds of miles from Arizona to New Mexico. It is now being prepared for a matchmaking process as part of the government’s efforts to reintroduce the species. However, it
READ MOREIn 2023, the most prominent stories in the world of space were focused on the moon, asteroids, and cutting-edge rockets from Cape Canaveral, Florida. On its second test flight, Elon Musk’s enormous rocket successfully reached space before exploding once more. India successfully landed on the moon, surpassing Russia’s failed attempt. Additionally, NASA retrieved its initial
READ MOREColorado’s wildlife authorities intend to introduce gray wolves within the following weeks, following the request of city dwellers and against the wishes of rural inhabitants who oppose the presence of these predators but hold less sway in the predominantly Democratic state. The recent wolf reintroduction project in the U.S. is the most ambitious in almost
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