by magicartacivics@proton.me | Apr 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
The butternut tree, (Juglans cinerea) a close relative of black walnut prized for its pale wood and wildlife value, is on the brink of disappearing from North American forests. But a new study from Virginia Tech offers hope that the species could regain its foothold...
by magicartacivics@proton.me | Apr 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
Construction of a “transformational” new railway line linking China, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan will allow goods to transit from east to west across Eurasia a whole week faster. On the way, it’s also predicted to have a transformational impact on the economy of...
by magicartacivics@proton.me | Apr 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
An Applebee’s manager whose been afraid of storms since she was a child nevertheless stepped up to rapidly lead her staff and guests to safety as a tornado was barreling towards the restaurant. It was a normal Friday at the Applebee’s in Three Rivers, Michigan, when...
by magicartacivics@proton.me | Apr 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
3 years ago this month, GNN reported that a UK land trust had set the goal of reforesting a 70 acre “celtic rainforest” on the Isle of Man. 30,000 trees later, the effort exceeded expectations and finished ahead of schedule. The budding rainforest instead stretches...
by magicartacivics@proton.me | Apr 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
A research team at Johns Hopkins Medicine is developing a nose-delivered inoculation against tuberculosis, the world’s leading cause of death from infectious disease. The approach fuses two tuberculosis genes with the goal of directing the immune system to fight...
by magicartacivics@proton.me | Apr 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
When Venetian conservators were preparing for another round of conservation work on a monumental, 500-year-old masterpiece, they decided to open the process to the public eye. Now installed in a special work area, visitors to the Galleria dell’Accademia can watch the...
by magicartacivics@proton.me | Apr 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
Cambodian artists and authorities have unveiled the statue of a four-footed hero to the nation, never to be forgotten. During his remarkable life and career, Magawa the African giant pouched rat used his incredible sense of smell to locate 100 landmines and unexploded...
by magicartacivics@proton.me | Apr 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
On the last day in March, GNN reported that the conscientious efforts of a 70-year-old delivery driver left an Idaho man so taken aback, he raised $24,000 on GoFundMe to reward the employee, who told him he was mere weeks away from retirement. Well the nation has...
by magicartacivics@proton.me | Apr 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
Singapore’s transportation officials are set to debut the use of 3D-printed concrete in the form of a new pedestrian bridge that will stretch 30 feet across a waterway. Brought onboard a larger project to improve transit options in the Jurong River and Temah areas of...
by magicartacivics@proton.me | Apr 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
A nano-scale pinch of gold dust may be enough to transform a previously-ineffective battery technology into a new industry standard. As the demand for more reliable power systems grows in the renewable energy sector, the race is on to develop batteries that cost less...
