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Colorado Bats Face New Threat: White-Nose Syndrome in 2023
When my daughter was just under a year old, she fell in love with bats. We were shopping at a children’s clothing store in our hometown, and she saw a little brown stuffed bat at the register for sale. For the first time in her life, she squealed when she saw that little primate. As… Read more
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Future Food: Opportunities and Challenges of Edible Insects
Recently, edible insects have gained popularity as potential food sources. Several factors contribute to this, including their nutritional value, low environmental impact, and potential to address food insecurity. There are many nutrients and vitamins in edible insects. A good source of omega-3 fatty acids, they are also heart healthy. Furthermore, insects are relatively inexpensive. Compared… Read more
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NASA Calls End to Lunar Flashlight After Some Tech Successes
NASA has announced that it will be ending its Lunar Flashlight mission after nearly a decade of operation. The mission, which was launched in 2010, was designed to map the lunar subsurface using a laser altimeter. However, the mission was plagued by technical problems from the start, and it was never able to achieve its… Read more
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Mosquito Repellent Soaps: What You Need to Know
Some soaps can reduce mosquito attraction to people, according to a study in Scientific Reports. Citronella, lemongrass, and eucalyptus essential oils were found to be the most effective mosquito repellents by researchers at the University of California, Davis. Dr. Matthew Curtis, the lead author of the study, said that the findings could have important implications… Read more
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Is there water in our Solar System?
When I was in grade school it was commonly understood that the only place that we could find water in our solar system was on the Earth. I also remember my first grade teacher bringing in a picture of the surface of Mars. I was fascinated by how dirty it looked, like the dirt in… Read more
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The Cowboy Spirit: A Living Tradition in the Rocky Mountains
The cowboy culture is based on how we feel about the land that we embrace, with honesty, loyalty, and patience. We are drawn to the vastness, beauty, and challenge of the land, and we find a sense of freedom and peace in it. We are also a people of hard work and determination, and we… Read more