Category: Science

Trophy hunting is the practice of killing wild animals for their body parts, such as horns, tusks, skins, or heads, as a form of recreation or status symbol. It is often portrayed as a way of conserving wildlife, supporting local communities, and promoting ethical hunting. However, there is a dark side to this blood sport that is horrific, cruel, and unsustainable. The Impact of Trophy Hunting on Wildlife Trophy hunting…

The Amazon rainforest is the largest and most biodiverse tropical forest in the world, home to millions of species and indigenous peoples. It also plays a crucial role in regulating the global climate, absorbing carbon dioxide and producing oxygen. However, the Amazon is under threat from rampant deforestation, driven by illegal logging, mining, agriculture, and infrastructure development. According to the Brazilian government, deforestation in the Amazon reached a six-year high…

Microplastic pollution is a global environmental problem that affects the health of humans, animals, and ecosystems. According to a recent study, more than 1,000 tons of microplastics are released into the air every year, and about 22 million tons end up in the oceans. Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic that are less than 5 millimeters in size, and they can originate from various sources, such as textiles, cosmetics, packaging,…

Elon Musk, the billionaire founder of Tesla and SpaceX, is in a legal dispute with his ex-partner Grimes, the Canadian singer and producer, over the parental rights of their three children. The most visible of them is their son X Æ A-Xii, who recently accompanied his father to a football game amid the ongoing custody battle. A Rare Outing for X X Æ A-Xii, who is 3 years old, was…

Ryan Hickman is not your average teenager. He is the founder of Ryan’s Recycling, a company that collects and recycles cans and bottles from customers in California. He is also a co-founder of Recycle from Home, a pilot program that provides a pick-up and pay service for recyclable items. He has recycled nearly 2 million containers, donated thousands of dollars to a marine mammal center, and inspired people around the…

The recent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has raised concerns about the role of banks in owning and operating energy companies. According to a report by Common Dreams, banks such as Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and JPMorgan Chase have acquired significant stakes in oil and gas pipelines, refineries, and storage facilities in the past decade. These banks have also been involved in trading and speculating on oil and…

The European Union has recently adopted measures to boost its domestic production and supply of green technologies and critical raw materials, in an attempt to catch up with the global leaders in the clean energy race. However, the EU faces many challenges and uncertainties in achieving its goals, as it competes with the massive investments and subsidies of the U.S. and China. EU sets targets for green tech and raw…

The proposal to boost green electricity in the south of England The energy regulator Ofgem has proposed a plan to turn farmland equivalent to 40,000 football pitches into industrial-scale solar parks and wind farms across southern England. The plan aims to boost green electricity generation close to London, where demand is highest and supply is lowest. According to Ofgem, the plan could help cut consumer bills by £51 billion over…

Kraken Technology Group, a global leader in network-optimized remote operations, has announced an official collaboration with L3Harris Technologies, a leading provider of autonomous vessel technology, to advance the integration of control systems within the K40 MANTA prototype. The K40 MANTA is an uncrewed surface-subsurface (USSV) platform that uses foils for rapid surface transit before submerging for clandestine maneuvering. This collaboration marks a step in the technical evolution of Kraken’s K40…

What is niobobaotite? Niobobaotite is a new type of ore that contains the rare earth metal niobium, along with barium, titanium, iron and chloride. It was discovered by scientists in China in the Bayan Obo ore deposit in Inner Mongolia on Oct. 3, 2023. The ore has received official approval from the International Mineralogical Association’s classification committee. Niobium is a light-gray metal that has a high melting point and excellent…