Image copyright Supplied Botswana is investigating the “unprecedented” death of hundreds of elephants since May. The government said three laboratories in Canada, South Africa and Zimbabwe would be asked to “process samples taken from dead elephants.” More than 350 elephant carcasses have been seen in the Okavango Delta of Botswana …
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Among the species that the authors say are at risk are some of the most commercially important species on Earth. – Including grocery staples like Atlantic cod, Alaskan pollock and sockeye, and sportfishing favorites like swordfish, barracuda and brown trout. In fact, 60% of the fish species examined may have …
Read More »Monkeys infected with new coronaviruses developed short-term immunity
Washington (AFP) – Test monkeys infected with the new coronavirus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic were protected from reinfection until 28 days later, a Chinese study said Thursday in the journal Science. Although the monkeys showed initial immunity, it is unclear how long such immunity will last in humans: it …
Read More »How to watch the ‘buck moon’ lunar eclipse this weekend
Look for a slight darkening of the moon on July 4th and 5th. POT Those who celebrate Independence Day in the United States this year can enjoy an additional heavenly spectacle. A lunar eclipse “buck moon” is set for the night of July 4 and the morning of July 5, …
Read More »Steve Kerr says Maya Moore ‘a champion’ after launch of Jonathan Irons
As the Warriors execute a fairly democratic operation, with each player having a voice and top veterans operating as advisers to head coach Steve Kerr, an invitation to be part of a proposed but not approved second NBA “bubble” presents a dilemma. If the NBA orders it, they’ll go, whether …
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