Random thoughts

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Elephants from one family group, some tuskless, greet a calf from another family in Gorongosa. Only three of the 19 adult females in the calf’s family have tusks. ElephantVoices
How Teeth Became Tusks, and Tusks Became Liabilities
By NATALIE ANGIER
Humans, mice, narwhals — most mammals rely on ancient genes to produce teeth and tusks. But the tuskless elephants of Africa show that nature can quickly alter the code.

 

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NY comes up with fonny topics

Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Annals of Entomology
What Termites Can Teach Us
Roboticists are fascinated by their “swarm intelligence,” biologists by their ability to turn grass into energy. But can humans replicate their achievements?

By Amia Srinivasan


BEFORE YOU GO

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• The Swiss army cavalry is out here saving cows.
• Ken Starr's memoir, “Contempt,” looks back at the rocky road to the Clinton impeachment.
• All Songs Considered has a new fire mix from Radiohead’s Thom Yorke, Sylvan Esso and others.
• A peek inside Paul McCartney's “secret” Grand Central Station show.

 

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not only
we all suffer to some degree,payback


Germany's farmers feel the heat of climate change
German farmers are no strangers to the elements, but this summer has brought home the realities of climate change, and the need to start adapting. How can farmers adapt to the changing conditions?\

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Living Planet: Drought puts German farmers under pressure
He believes the country's agricultural system has been due a complete rethink for some time, but that climate change brings the need for a "radical" overhaul into even sharper relief.

Citing the increasing incidence of extreme weather events such as drought and heavy rainfall, he says it's untenable to "pretend that everything has to stay as it was, and from time to time ask for some public money to keep us alive."

Read more: Heat wave challenges German wine industry as it eyes changing trends

He sees soil fertility, increased humus content and reduced soil compaction — both of which make it easier for the ground to absorb and store water — increased biodiversity and crop rotation as potential measures for long-term change.

Many farmers have hit back at him for vocalizing these thoughts at a time when the relentless heat of the past months has filled many with an existential angst.

"They take it as a reproach," he said, "and it makes me sad because that's the last thing I want to do."

Rethinking European farming

What he does want though, is to use the extremity of this summer as a catalyst for an earnest discussion about the future. He sees EU plans to rework its Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) by 2020 as an opportunity to stop paying subsidies on the current per hectare basis under which large farms stand to benefit the most.

"We have to switch to a policy where farmers are paid for a service they're providing," he said. "For measures that increase biodiversity, that make farming and food production more resilient."

Experts say Germany and Europe's agricultural system needs a radical overhaul to deal with the impact of climate change

Read more: Opinion: The German farmers who moan until the cows come home

Grünhagen, however, fears that a loss of the current subsidy system would lead to fallow land.

"In this region, we have light soil which means the earning potential is relatively low," he said, adding that the subsidies are a lifeline for many farmers. Without them, he predicts summers where "large swathes of brown land" stretch across the country because farmers would simply give up.

He hopes it won't come to that, and for his part, vows to continue adapting and tending his land in keeping with his interpretation of Goethe's words, and with enough care to ensure there is something to pass onto the next generation. Even in the face of climate change.

Germany's farmers feel the heat of climate change | DW | 11.09.2018

 

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YOU

need to know
dont be stubborn silly and ignorant like you know who

How to Stop a Wildfire

 

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just sayin
well NEWSWEEK is just sayin
feral cats yes/domestic no

A Serial Cat Killer Is Stalking London: 500 Victims Later Detectives Are Clueless
A serial cat killer in Britain has stumped the police.

 

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better relationship than the idiot and i
thats for sure
imagine what the 12000 plus migrant children are missing out on with there parents,because of that demonic creature
animals are having a better life
unforgiveable

Chimps and Toddlers Use Same Gestures to Get Attention

 

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sweet,like

Week in wildlife: a close encounter with a lion at Taigan safari park, Crimea. Photograph: Sergei Malgavko/TASS

 

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like, very much

Wolfgang Fischer's new film Styx tackles Europe's refugee crisis
In Wolfgang Fischer's new film, a woman sailing alone on the Mediterranean faces life-or-death decisions. Styx raises uncomfortable questions about personal responsibility and Europe's refugee crisis.

In Wolfgang Fischer's new film, a woman sailing alone on the Mediterranean faces life-or-death decisions. Styx raises uncomfortable questions about personal responsibility and Europe's refugee crisis.
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Answers always have consequences…

Yes, they do. And that's what we will have to deal with.
One of the refugees wears a Cristiano Ronaldo T-shirt — an indicator that the world is moving closer together and everyone has the same rights?
That's how it should be, and it's fixed in the German constitution: 'Human dignity shall be inviolable.' We refer to that in the film. We live in a global world; we watch the same films, listen to the same music, root for the same football teams. That's why the boy is wearing a Ronaldo T-shirt.
The refugees are headed for Europe — is that Europe's demise?


Wolfgang Fischer's new film Styx tackles Europe's refugee crisis | DW | 14.09.2018

 

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various
sat am bored haha

LISTEN
geeesus some govts/usually white, make you MAD!!!
especially where ignorance towards indigenous go

Canada says the Sinixt tribe is extinct. The tribe's American descendants disagree.

Canada says the Sinixt tribe is extinct. The tribe's American descendants disagree.

REPLAY

Spider-Man Story: There Are Two Sides to Every Memetic Breakup
BY JULIE MUNCY

Just ask the people who got all excited about the marriage proposal hidden in Insomniac's new PS4 game.

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FLOODS

A Nuclear Plant Braces for Impact With Hurricane Florence
BY MEGAN MOLTENI
In North Carolina, a nuclear power plant sits right in the hurricane's path, creating a high-stakes test of its post-Fukushima safety measures.
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How to Use Social Media Responsibly During Hurricane Florence
BY EMILY DREYFUSS
During a natural disaster, social media is a vital tool for rescuers and victims. Don't get in their way.

HELP US ALL

An Equator Full of Hurricanes Shows a Preview of End Times
BY ADAM ROGERS
The climate has changed, and our planet is growing less habitable.

GETTING OUT

When It's Time to Evacuate, Cities Struggle to Help Those Who Can't Drive
BY AARIAN MARSHALL
As storms like Hurricane Florence get more serious and the US population ages, a tricky logistical problem will only become more important.

 

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How to be human: the man who was raised by wolves – podcast
Abandoned as a child, Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja survived alone in the wild for 15 years. But living with people proved to be even more difficult

• Read the text version here

How to listen to podcasts: everything you need to know

How to be human: the man who was raised by wolves – podcast

 

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yes
champions of the world,in the day
who,never owned this album
no need for all this rap crap with every 2nd word F'

'The Pink Floyd Exhibition: Their Mortal Remains' in Dortmund shows band's artistic evolution
Pink Floyd formed during a time of upheaval in the 1960s. Now they're the focus of an exhibition at the Dortmunder U. DW found out how their album covers were made and what they have to do with a French chemistry book.

The creation of Pink Floyd
Roger Waters, Nick Mason, Syd Barrett and Rick Wright founded Sigma 6 in 1965; the band later became Pink Floyd. In 1968, David Gilmour replaced Barrett, who had drug and mental health issues. From then on, Waters and Gilmour became the band's creative minds, with Waters focusing on lyrics and Gilmour on the music. They made Pink Floyd one of the most important psychedelic rock bands of the 1970s.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PINK FLOYD EXHIBITION IN DORTMUND
Experimental and influential
They were way more than just a band: Pink Floyd (Roger Waters, here in the back, and from left to right, Nick Mason, David Gilmour, Richard Wright) not only revolutionized rock with their progressive psychedelic music. They also set many other artistic milestones with their unusual stage concepts and artwork for their albums, as well as their innovative recording techniques in the studio.

'The Pink Floyd Exhibition: Their Mortal Remains' in Dortmund shows band's artistic evolution | DW | 14.09.2018

'The Pink Floyd Exhibition: Their Mortal Remains' in Dortmund shows band's artistic evolution | DW | 14.09.2018

Pink Floyd - Dark Side Of The Moon

 

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cool
more than neccessary

Conservation takes one scientist to the extreme
Because what happens in the most remote stretches of the planet can have a profound impact on life on Earth.

Conservation takes one scientist to the extreme

 

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NATURAL NATURE

NG gems
heartwarming
we dont need no .... etc etc

MAGAZINE
On the Roof of the World
The Wakhan corridor of Afghanistan is remote, rugged, and unforgettable. Photographer Matthieu Paley accompanies journalist-explorer Paul Salopek on this leg of Salopek's walk around the globe.

ANIMALS
Creatures of the White Sea
Photographer Viktor Lyagushkin dives into Russia's White Sea to catch a glimpse of the otherworldly creatures perfectly adapted to this Arctic environment.
SEE THE PICTURES

yes,appropriate
share,as important

CULTURE
Aliens in Human Form
Photographer Gui Christ visits the Valley of the Dawn, where followers of one of Brazil's fastest-growing religions believe extraterrestrials descended to Earth thousands of years ago to advance humankind.

 

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there resilience and determination have intriuged since i knew of it
best of luck, real people,leaders of the world

Hambach Forest: Protesters raise spirits of treehouse dwellers
A much-loved patch of German woodland, Hambach Forest, has been occupied by treehouse dwellers for years. As teams move in to remove the structures, anti-coal mining protesters from outside are keen to show solidarity.

Hambach Forest: Protesters raise spirits of treehouse dwellers | DW | 16.09.2018

 

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one of the saddest events of the year/for many many years i reckon
i hope museums WW have taken heed
would be so devestating
esp
when you imagine kids being absolutely intrigued with anything to do with there countrys history,as well as others cultuers .. besotted springs to mind
know i was

Dispatch
Brazil Lost More Than the Past in the National Museum Fire
Uncovering the damage done to the country’s present and future in a tragedy that could have been prevented.

By Alejandro Chacoff

Brazil Lost More Than the Past in the National Museum Fire

 

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NOT
very good news if a truth
monarchs have a dodgy life as it is,apparently..WW that is

How This Popular Garden Plant May Spread Parasites That Harm Monarchs

Non-native tropical milkweed encourage year-round monarch populations which harbor a deadly parasite for the imperiled insect

How This Popular Garden Plant May Spread Parasites That Harm Monarchs | Smart News | Smithsonian

beautiful
leave them alone humans

New Species of Translucent, Gelatinous Fish Discovered in the Deep Sea
Sadly, after evolving to survive at such extreme depths, these snailfish “melt rapidly” when brought to the surface

New Species of Translucent, Gelatinous Fish Discovered in the Deep Sea | Smart News | Smithsonian

 

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Antarctica Tourism Is Heating Up. This Is Bad News for Ice

Antarctica is the hot new destination, which can be destructive in a place that depends on the cold.


AS TWO DOZEN POLAR-CLASS SHIPS DEBUT IN THE NEXT FEW YEARS, TOUR OPERATORS EXPECT VISITOR NUMBERS TO SOAR 40 PERCENT ABOVE THE RECORD 52,000 SET DURING ANTARCTICA’S MOST RECENT NOVEMBER-TO-MARCH SUMMER

CHINESE TOUR COMPANIES HAVE STARTED REQUIRING CLIENTS TO PASS ENVIRONMENTAL-AWARENESS TESTS, INCLUDING WILDLIFE VIEWING ETIQUETTE. GUIDES AT SHIPBOARD EXITS HAVE INTERVENED TO ENFORCE LINING UP, A RARE PRACTICE IN CHINA.

Antarctica Tourism Is Heating Up. This Is Bad News for Ice

us F''n humans interferring with the LAST BASTION OF SACRED BEAUTY ON THE PLANET
bastards we are

Tourism to Antarctica Threatens Local Environment
Visitors flocking to the world’s southernmost continent in greater numbers could further strain a fragile ecosystem already threatened by global warming.

Visitors flocking to the world’s southernmost continent in greater numbers could further strain a fragile ecosystem already threatened by global warming. New polar-class ships — complete with luxury amenities like underwater lounges — are due to carry 40 percent more tourists over the next several years. But some environmental experts call their imminent presence a “considerable disturbance,” whether through burning fossil fuels or tampering with penguins’ natural habitats. Meanwhile, tour operators dismiss accusations that they’re abusing the continent, claiming smaller private vessels are the real culprits.

Tourism to Antarctica Threatens Local Environment

Tourism to Antarctica Threatens Local Environment - September 17, 2018

NZ was a pioneer for flights over that area 40 years ago
till one of our planes crashed into EREBUS
i hope we are having no part of this now,as they usually refuel/depart from here
will find out

 

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just saying
heres looking at you

German teachers fined for treating wasp sting with heated fork

Two teachers in Germany landed themselves in hot water with their method for treating a student's wasp sting. Instead of grabbing an ice pack, the teachers heated a fork with a lighter and pressed it to the sting site.


GOOD for them
German youngsters / and supporters,know what they waht for there future,not ours

watch
bee my honey/save the elephants huh

Hambach Forest: Police clearing treehouses again despite Sunday's mass protests
Police have resumed efforts to clear treehouses in Hambach Forest. It comes after thousands on Sunday demonstrated against energy giant RWE's plan to fell more trees to expand its coal mine there.

Hambach Forest: Police clearing treehouses again despite Sunday's mass protests | DW | 16.09.2018

SOCIETY
How Public Toilets Fail Our Private Needs
Cities are flushing away the chance to make their public spaces liveable
BY LEZLIE LOWE

 

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agree totally
brave people 7 years of it

Opinion: Hambach Forest — just because it's legal doesn't make it right
The protest over a scrap of ancient forest in Germany is about much more than a few scraggly tree-huggers. It's about the future of energy — and protection of the climate around the world, says DW's Sonya Diehn.

They love nature, and point out how biodiverse this patch of woods is. Hambach Forest is valuable because it's a still-standing reminder of the ancient forest that used to cover Germany and much of Europe.
So what do we as a society value more, and what do we want to see for our future: intact nature and sustainability, or fossil fuel profits and climate catastrophe? That's the core of their struggle.
Opponents point out that if the coal weren't mined, some several thousand jobs would be lost. Well, how many jobs, how many billions of euros, how many lives will be lost if climate change continues unabated? Germany's extreme-weather summer, with its crop losses of one-third this year alone, is a mere taste of what's to come if business as usual carries on.
Others argue the activists are wrong for trespassing and occupying private property owned by RWE. But just because something is illegal, doesn't mean it shouldn't be done. It was illegal for women and people of color to vote in the last century. If nobody had stood up against that, it might still be.
Likewise, just because something is legal, doesn't make it right. The morally correct thing would be for the German government to intervene and stop RWE from chopping down Hambach Forest and burning the coal underneath.
This would send a signal to the world: time to take a stand against the domination of fossil fuels, and finally shift our energy economies to a sustainable future.
I think the tree-sitters are brave. And I hope they win.

6 YEARS OF COAL PROTEST COMING TO AN END AT GERMANY'S HAMBACH FOREST?
Trees for coal
Here is the result of a recent RWE clearing campaign, which ran from October 2016 to March 2017. In the background, the smokestacks of the Niederaussem power station can be seen. With a CO2 output of more than 29 million tons yearly, this is Europe's third-dirtiest power plant. Due to massive toxic emissions such as mercury and sulfur, it is also considered Germany's second-most-toxic power plant.

6 YEARS OF COAL PROTEST COMING TO AN END AT GERMANY'S HAMBACH FOREST?
Life among the treetops
About 150 people currently live in what's left of Hambach forest, many in makeshift tree houses. Although living in a tree house may appear idyllic, many of the environmental activists have uprooted their lives for the better part of six years — living without electricity and running water — to protect the forest, and take a stance against the power of the fossil fuel industry.

6 YEARS OF COAL PROTEST COMING TO AN END AT GERMANY'S HAMBACH FOREST?
'Critical turning point' for climate policy
"Clumsy" has lived among the treetops in the Hambach forest since the resistance against the RWE coalmine project began in 2012. He believes the battle over the forest is a critical turning point for German climate policy, and the government's decision is one between "giving in to the lignite hardliners, [or] protecting our life support basis on this planet."

Opinion: Hambach Forest — just because it's legal doesn't make it right | DW | 17.09.2018

 

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mmmm
a favoured creature
early English settlers brought a few here
shows how young NZ is,150 years
i recall they were relativey plentiful
now,like the frog,minimal

Great British Hedgehog Census
To understand what's happening with the beloved critters, first you have to find them. That's why a team of researchers conducted a census to take stock of the hedgehogs across England and Wales.
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yahoooooo
F' the world

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GOOD SH*T
How to Live Like It's Carnival All Year Round
It takes a whole year to create Brazil’s biggest show, and its “schools” make for great weekend parties.
Carnival gives Rio de Janeiro its party reputation. Yet this carefree week of extravagant floats and skintight leotards stems from a year’s worth of effort behind the scenes — work that’s done by dozens of groups whose membership is based on who you know and whose followers are as fiercely loyal as supporters of a sports team.

“Throughout the year, we don’t stop,” says Alex Coutinho. He’s a choreographer of the samba dancers at Paraíso do Tuiuti samba school. Rio has more than 100 samba schools — more like entertainment companies that do social projects than schools — yet all eyes are on the top 14 (known as the Special Group). When Carnival arrives, they each have just 75 minutes to parade in front of 40 judges in the outdoor show area known as the Sambadrome. Whoever does it best is crowned the winner of Carnival.

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we all take the oppotunity for global attertion huh

Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Greatest Emmy Award speech ever?
NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour stayed up late to watch this year’s Emmy Awards ceremony. While the show’s hosts, Saturday Night Live writers Michael Che and Colin Jost, got an across-the-board thumbs-down from our critics, many of the winners — including Amazon’s charming comedy The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and the HBO juggernaut Game of Thrones — were expected. The night’s biggest surprise? The heartfelt speech and onstage marriage proposal by Emmy winner Glenn Weiss to his longtime girlfriend, Jan Svendsen. (Listening time, 21:38).


THE PICTURE SHOW

Steve Granitz/WireImage
Tuxes and dresses and jewels, oh my!
First, just admit you want to look at pictures from the Emmys’ red carpet. It’s fine; we don’t judge. A lot of really good fashion happened last night, from the crimson cut-down-to-there gown worn by Killing Eve’s Sandra Oh to Stranger Things’ Gaten Matarazzo, who sported a velvet Dolce & Gabbana jacket in mustard yellow. Another standout: Jenifer Lewis’ head-to-toe Nike ensemble, which was a clever sartorial nod of support to the athletic brand and its spokesman, former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick.