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Colorado Secures Wolves from Oregon in Historic Reintroduction Effort
In a groundbreaking move, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has reached a one-year agreement with Oregon to acquire up to 10 gray wolves for its reintroduction project. The agreement, which is the first of its kind between two states, marks a significant milestone in Colorado’s efforts to restore this apex predator to its historic range.… Read more
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Dark Matter Stars: A New Window into the Mysterious Substance
Dark matter is one of the greatest mysteries in physics. It makes up about 85% of the matter in the universe, but we can’t see it or interact with it directly. All we know is that it has gravity, and that it plays a crucial role in the formation and evolution of galaxies. One way… Read more
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Planet X May Have Left Our Solar System Billions of Years Ago, Study Suggests
For centuries, astronomers have speculated about the existence of a ninth planet, dubbed “Planet X.” However, a new study suggests that if Planet X ever existed, it may have left our solar system billions of years ago. The study, published in the journal Nature Astronomy, examined the orbits of distant objects in the Kuiper belt,… Read more
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City Bans Deer Feeding to Protect Wildlife
MCCALL, Idaho — The McCall City Council unanimously passed an ordinance on Sept. 28 prohibiting the feeding of deer within city limits. The ordinance, which goes into effect immediately, calls for a $100 fine for a first offense and misdemeanor charges for subsequent offenses. The ordinance was passed after months of public engagement and education… Read more
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Supernovae Impacted Life on Earth 3 Million and 7 Million Years Ago
A new study published in the journal Nature Astronomy has found that two supernovae explosions occurred close enough to Earth to have a significant impact on life on the planet, approximately 3 million and 7 million years ago. Supernovae are the cataclysmic explosions that mark the end of the life cycle of massive stars. They… Read more
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NASA’s Psyche Mission to Explore a Metal World
NASA is scheduled to launch a spacecraft on a journey to a unique metal-rich asteroid named Psyche this month. The Psyche mission is the first of its kind, and it has the potential to revolutionize our understanding of how planets form. The Rocky Mountain Dispatch has reported on the Psyche mission before, and now it… Read more