Alligators are full of surprises, but a closer inspection of their heads has revealed the predators have been hiding what amounts to an Aquaman-style superpower. “New research shows that alligators … can hear underwater,” the University of Georgia’s Coastal Ecology Lab reported in a Jan. 15 Facebook post highlighting the study. “The alligator can tune […]
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New study sheds light on how abortion restrictions impact ob-gyns’ ability to practice medicine and put patients’ lives at risk
When Roe v. Wade was overturned in June 2022, many people were aware that it would impact reproductive care for women across the country. A year and a half later, at least 14 states have banned abortion except in narrow circumstances, and doctors who are found to be in violation of those laws face serious […]
Destruction of A-50 aircraft likely to affect Russians’ ability to communicate
The destruction of the Russian A-50 long-range radar detection aircraft is likely to affect Russia’s ability to maintain communications in the conflict zone “around the clock”. Source: Kyrylo Budanov, Chief of Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU), in a comment for Financial Times Quote: “The A-50 was shot down and it exploded. The Il-22 was badly […]
Chris Christie questions Nikki Haley’s ability and desire to beat Donald Trump
ROCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Tuesday rejected the idea that ending his presidential bid would help Republican rival Nikki Haley defeat Donald Trump, questioning both her desire and ability to do so. While other candidates were in Iowa ahead of next week’s caucus, Christie was in a barbecue restaurant […]
Gov. Cox says Utah’s ability to create economic mobility is important to him
In a press conference held earlier this month, Gov. Spencer Cox once again praised Utah for its high rate of social capital and upward mobility. “We lead the nation again. A new report just came out yesterday or the day before that I saw around social capital and upward mobility,” Cox said. “Utah was No. […]
Ukraine to lose its ability to deter Russia in case Western aid stops flowing – ISW
The Institute for the Study of War has estimated that the suspension of Western assistance would probably result in Ukraine losing its ability to deter the Russian army. Source: Institute for the Study of War (ISW) Details: The ISW said the current positional war in Ukraine is not a stable stalemate as the current balance […]
As climate warms, that perfect Christmas tree may depend on growers’ ability to adapt
CHICAGO (AP) — Christmas tree breeder Jim Rockis knows what it looks like when one dies long before it can reach a buyer. Rockis farms trees in West Virginia and Pennsylvania, where he and other producers often grow their iconic evergreens outside their preferred habitat higher in the mountains. But that can mean planting in […]