Science & Technology

– Manuscript – A new study from international researchers says that Earth is outside of its “safe operating space for humanity” in six of nine measures of its health. The study added that two of the remaining three measures are moving in the wrong direction. The international scientists published the study in Science Advances. They said Earth’s climate, biodiversity, … [Read more...] about Study: Earth Outside ‘Safe Operating Space for Humanity’

– Manuscript – Kelly McKernan’s paintings are often striking images of female figures in bright colors of green, blue, pink or purple. McKernan uses the pronoun they instead of his or her to call themself. The 37-year-old artist from Nashville, Tennessee calls their works “surreal.” They say they are “dealing with discomfort in the human journey.” About a year ago, … [Read more...] about Artists Fight Back Against AI Using Their Work

– Manuscript – About 148 to 150 million years ago, a strange chicken-sized and bird-like dinosaur with long legs and arms much like wings lived in southeastern China. Its unusual body suggests it was either a fast runner or lived near water. Scientists said last week they had unearthed in the Fujian area the fossil of a dinosaur they named Fujianvenator prodigiosus. They … [Read more...] about Unusual Bird-like Dinosaur Discovered in China

– Manuscript – Small farms with natural trees and forests that block sunlight can provide a refuge for some bird populations, a study in Costa Rica found. For 18 years, bird expert James Zook has been collecting records on nearly 430 kinds of tropical birds found on farms and natural forests in the Central American country. While birds do best in natural rainforests, … [Read more...] about In Costa Rica, Natural Farms Provide Refuge for Birds

– Manuscript – International health officials are closely following a new version of COVID-19 as it spreads to more countries. The version, or variant, is called BA.2.86. Officials from the World Health Organization (WHO) say it has already been identified in several countries, including the United States, Switzerland, South Africa, Israel, Denmark and Britain. WHO … [Read more...] about New COVID-19 Variant Expands Internationally