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In 2021, scientists tested 20 bonnethead sharks at Florida State and found they use Earth’s magnetic field to navigate: Study suggests sharks may have a magnetic mapSharks possess an incredible ability to roam the expansive oceans, utilizing the Earth's magnetic field as their guide. Recent studies have...- Since 1965, Florida has used the alligatorweed flea beetle to control invasive mats; once established, it can cause them to collapse within about 3 monthsA small but mighty insect, the alligatorweed flea beetle, has proven to be an efficient guardian against the spread of invasive alligatorwe...
- ICE plans $500,000 insurance cover for local police helping with immigration arrestsUS Immigration and Customs Enforcement is considering subsidising liability insurance for state and local police officers who help enforce ...
- In 1954, Santiago Flight 513 carrying 92 people supposedly vanished without a trace, then a bizarre claim said it landed in Brazil 35 years laterThe legendary saga of Santiago Flight 513, which began circulating in 1989, paints a chilling picture of a flight that vanished in 1954 and...
- For years, a Florida family used their 24,300 acres of land for hunting. In 1989, their decision to part with the ranchland helped save one of America's rarest big catsOnce the prominent Collier family, the biggest private landowners in Florida, used their vast acres of land for hunting and sport. However,...
- US families, healthcare providers under strain after Trump crackdown on Haitian immigrantsThe termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians has led to job losses for caregivers. This decision impacts developmentally disa...
- In 2025, U.S. researchers developed an air-conditioning system that stores cooling in a salt solution; a Miami simulation projected a 93% cut in peak electricity demandInnovative air conditioning technology now harnesses the power of saltwater solutions to store energy. Developed by researchers at NREL, th...
- In 1804, Americans introduced "sacred bamboo" as a garden ornament; it spread across an estimated 22,400 forest acres, and its berries have been linked to bird deathsSacred bamboo, a popular ornamental shrub, has spread extensively into southern forests across America. Birds consuming its berries are vul...
- Trump crypto firm backs venture offering AI from restricted Chinese companiesWorldClaw, founded earlier this year, offers customers access to a suite of AI models and accepts World Liberty's crypto tokens as payment....
- In 1884, Louisiana displayed South American water hyacinth for its lavender flowers; within decades, floating mats covered 126,000 Florida acres and blocked waterwaysOriginating in 1884, water hyacinth transformed into a significant nuisance for Florida by the 1950s. This aggressive floating plant overto...
- In 2017, scientists watched the sky go dark during a Solar Eclipse, and across 17 species. Animals suddenly behaved differently, from giraffes running to tortoises mating, revealing a surprising response to the disappearance of daylightIn an extraordinary 2017 solar eclipse, zoo animals displayed peculiar behaviors that took researchers by surprise. Galapagos tortoises sta...
- Quote of the day by Burt Reynolds: “What’s the best cure for heartache? There isn’t any...” — Timeless life lessons on heartbreak, resilience, dignity, emotional strength, self-control, acceptance, and why facing pain with grace may be the only real cure, from the legendary American actor known for DeliveranceToday's Quote of the day by Burt Reynolds: Burt Reynolds' famous quote, "What’s the best cure for heartache? There isn’t any cure for it. J...
- In 1998, an insect no bigger than a grain of rice reached Florida on imported plants; the start of a chain of events tied to the state's orange harvest falling more than 90%A tiny pest first introduced in 1998 has been the cause of devastation in Florida's orange groves due to citrus greening disease, resulting...
- Candida auris: Deadly drug-resistant fungus spreads across 23 US states; symptoms, risks and all you need to knowCandida auris, a deadly fungus, has spread across twenty-three states in the United States. This invasive yeast causes severe and sometimes...
- In 1957, an American woman scientist invented a liquid fuel Hydyne which helped United States create history and make space travel a reality: How Mary Sherman Morgan became Rocket Girl or America's first female rocket scientist?In 1957, an American woman scientist invented a liquid fuel Hydyne which helped United States create history and make space travel a realit...
- In 1970s, Burmese pythons arrived in Florida as pets. Then a hurricane helped turn them into the Everglades' top predator—now robot rabbits are fighting backFlorida is deploying solar-powered robot rabbits to lure invasive Burmese pythons. These AI-powered decoys imitate prey, using heat and sce...
- In the 1960s, the US bred up to 150 million sterile screwworm flies a week in Texas and dropped them from planes to protect livestock from a flesh-eating parasiteThe United States faces a renewed threat from the New World screwworm parasite. This pest, a fly larva, infests animal wounds and causes si...
- Why does Google want to release 64 million bacteria-riddled mosquitoes across California and Florida?Google seeks approval to release millions of bacteria-infected mosquitoes in California and Florida. This initiative aims to reduce mosquit...
- In the 1930s, a Florida nurseryman scattered Australian tree seeds from an airplane to dry wetlands; the trees later invaded more than 400,000 acres of Florida wetlandsIn the 1930s, melaleuca trees were introduced to Florida's Everglades. These trees were intended to drain wetlands for development and farm...
- In the 1960s, a zoologist fought a canal designed to cut Florida in half; its 110-mile route became a 70,000-acre greenwayA proposed canal across Florida faced significant opposition from scientist Marjorie Harris Carr. Her organized efforts and legal challenge...
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