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In 2019, Maryland pumped 60,000 cubic yards of dredged mud onto eroding Swan Island; the material rebuilt about 12 acres of marsh and dunes with 200,000 plantsSwan Island, an uninhabited marsh island in Chesapeake Bay, faces challenges due to severe erosion and habitat loss. The U.S. Army Corps of...- In 2013, Maryland used dredged river sediment to rebuild Battery Island to about 11 acres; crews planted about 60,000 native plants as the island was restoredIn 2013, Maryland utilized dredged river sediment to restore Battery Island to provide new habitat for wildlife. The U.S. Army Corps of Eng...
- In 1864, Tasmania imported brown trout for sport. 162 years later, it is building barriers to save a native fish reduced to just 6,000 individualsFor more than a hundred years, introduced brown trout have altered the freshwater ecosystems of Tasmania. In response, conservation teams a...
- In 2021, an Oregon farmer turned 70 acres of his barley farm into a wetland. Four years later it attracts thousands of birds and helps endangered fish surviveIn Oregon, a farmer has transformed seventy acres of barley into a thriving managed wetland, fostering a habitat for countless waterfowl an...
- Quote of the day by Natalie Portman: 'I’d rather be smart than a movie star.' Life lessons from inspirational quote on deep personal growth, intellectual curiosity, external fame, shallow validation and self-awarenessQuote of the day by Natalie Portman, “I’d rather be smart than a movie star,” focuses on education, personal growth and intellectual curios...
- America's ghost towns hide old mines, abandoned buildings and eerie stories; these 10 forgotten places offer a haunting road trip through the nation's past, from coast to coastAmerica's ghost towns serve as intriguing windows into bygone eras. Many of these towns disappeared when economic prosperity waned or when ...
- Dividend alert! Last day to buy Paras Defence, MCX, 34 other stocks for payouts. Do you own any?This Friday marks the record date for dividend distributions from thirty-three companies, necessitating investors to buy shares today for e...
- Bonus, dividends & stock splits: Paras Defence, NBCC, MCX among 67 stocks turning ex-record date this week. Do you own any?Around 67 companies have scheduled dividends and other corporate actions for the week of August 24-28. The list includes NBCC, MCX India, P...
- Quote of the Day by Maureen O’Hara: 'My heritage has been my grounding, and it has brought me...'- Inspiring life lessons on identity, strength, and staying true to yourself by the legendary Irish-American actress known for films like 'The Quiet Man,' 'Miracle on 34th Street'Maureen O'Hara's journey through life exemplifies the power of embracing one's identity and the resilience to thrive. Her deep Irish roots ...
- Quote of the day by Natalie Portman: 'Awards are so unnecessary because...' Life lessons from motivational quote on external honors, true value, unnecessary validation, intrinsic motivation, personal growth and inner fulfillmentQuote of the day by Natalie Portman reminds people that real satisfaction comes from the work itself and not from awards or public recognit...
- Indian economy is an 'island of macroeconomic, financial stability,' RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das saysThe financial stability, macroeconomic stability and resilience of growth are possible despite two Black Swan events happening one after th...
- Life’s innings needn’t be out for a duckAll should have a second quack at happiness, rather than swanning around alone.
- 13 Indians take the harshest route in the world to save AntarcticaThe expedition, which started on March 16, will see the group travel from Drake Passage near Cape Horn, the southern-most point to America.
- Get a luxury escape in pristine wilderness of Kangaroo Island in South AustraliaYou'd be lucky if you find the furry koala gazing straight at you as you take its picture at the Hanson Bay Sanctuary and Western KI Carava...
- Global warming effect on Antarctica, ice cover disappears from King George IslandCould anyone imagine the islands on the South Pole (Antarctica) without its proverbial ice? It seems unthinkable as the man’s flirtation wi...
- 2G scam: CBI probes share transfer trail to identify beneficiariesThe CBI has been trying to uncover the Reliance Telecom-Swan-Delphi share transfer trail as part of its larger exercise to zero in on the b...
- 2G scam: Mauritius allows CBI LRs on Loop, Swan telecomThe Mauritius govt has agreed to provide CBI information about the shareholding patterns of Loop and Swan telecom in the Island nation.
- 2G trail: CBI-ED teams to visit Mauritius & Cyprus in AprilCBI and ED are planning to send joint investigative teams to Mauritius and Cyprus next month to unearth the 2G spectrum money trail of bene...
- Miss Universe contestants practice before eventDozens of beauty queens sporting sunglasses and toting suitcases made an informal parade down a wide hotel hallway Sunday, thrilling touris...
- Bermuda's capital set to become a financial hubFinancial businesses flocking to Bermuda are transforming the skyline of the tiny capital, alarming preservationists who fear a loss of the...
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