‘Wake-up call to humanity’: research shows the Great Barrier Reef is the hottest it’s been in 400 years

Source:THE CONVERSATION The Great Barrier Reef is vast and spectacular. But repeated mass coral bleachings, driven by high ocean temperatures, are threatening the survival of coral colonies which are the backbone of the reef. Our study, published today in Nature, provides a new long-term picture of the ocean surface temperatures driving coral bleaching. It shows…

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Our lakes are teeming with parasites. Why that’s good…and bad

Source-THE CONVERSATION If you’re a fishing enthusiast, you may have already noticed abnormalities or parasites in the wild fish you catch. In fact, the fish we commonly find in our lakes, such as bass or trout, harbour several species of parasites. Although parasites are a natural part of ecosystems, their presence can potentially have serious…

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Arizona Supreme Court Broadens Scope of Prop 207, Offering New Opportunities for Inmates

Four years after Arizona voters approved Proposition 207, legalizing recreational marijuana and allowing for the expungement of certain marijuana convictions, the Arizona Supreme Court has taken further steps to extend the reach of this legislation. The recent ruling in the case of Bennett Laquan Williams, a convicted sex trafficker, has significant implications for inmates with…

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Heavy Police Presence at South Scottsdale Shopping Center Following Shooting

A significant police response is currently underway at a shopping center in south Scottsdale due to a shooting, authorities have reported. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening just before 6 p.m. near the intersection of Scottsdale and Thomas roads. Details about the shooting are scarce, and investigators have not yet disclosed the circumstances leading up…

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