Pocket gophers are known for living solitary, underground lives, eating roots in North and Central American grasslands. Now, researchers reporting in the journal Current Biology on July 11 have found that pocket gophers keep up with the high energy demands of their burrowing lifestyle by “farming” roots that grow into their tunnels. They calculate that these roots supply 20 to 60 percent of the gophers’ need for daily calories.
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West Yorkshire Police have published a 999 call to emergency services where a woman has asked for police to come to her home because of a spider saying they are her "last hope"
The future of 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo remains murky. One of the team’s top rivals has explored the possibility of being the one that provides clarity. Via Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com, the Seahawks have had internal discussions about the possibility of adding Garoppolo. That could happen in a trade or, if Garoppolo is cut, by [more]
The Tapioca Ethanol Association is urging energy policymakers to promote more use of cassava-based ethanol in order to help motorists cope with high fuel bills, which have been driven up by the global oil price surge.
The lingering fuel scarcity worsened in some parts of the country with motorists buying petrol between N300 and N350-litre in Abuja on Monday. Some Abuja residents, who spoke with our correspondent, lamented the spike in the price of PMS as well as the difficulties experienced in accessing the product. A motorist, who gave his name
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Hizzoner told the White House in a letter that the Big Apple "urgently" needs a larger percentage of the federal government's minuscule shipments of vaccine.
The left-handed pitcher is a three-time softball World Champion and a two-time Olympic silver medalist. She holds multiple collegiate records in the US.
Quashed, an all-in-one insurance platform, is extending life insurance to more Kiwis through an enhanced online experience with AIA New Zealand. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2207/577666a83e60bc6caeb3.jpeg" width="720" height="514"> From today, consumers can explore ...
The casino and the rest of the resort will remain open during the renovation, which is set to be complete early next year for the property’s 25th anniversary.
She had a perfect game bid until the seventh inning, when Carsyn Gordon lined a double to center field.
The wide-angle NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S Mirrorless Camera Lens is 25% off.
Johnny Depp has reached a settlement in the City of Lies assault case. According to The Hollywood Reporter, a tentative deal has been set over a suit from a City of Lies crew member who says the actor assaulted him on set. Click inside to read more… In the notice of settlement that was filed [...]
サンアントニオ・スパーズが、2022-23シーズンのクラシック・エディション・ジャージーを発表した。サンアントニオ移転から50周年を記念し、当時のような黒一色のジャージーとなっている。
Spain and Portugal were sweltering in their second heat wave in a month Monday, with scorching temperatures also expected in France and Britain in the coming days. People in Spain baked with the temperature in the central town of Candeleda hitting a stifling 43.3 degrees Celsius (110 degrees Fahrenheit) shortly after 6 p.m. (1600 GMT), according to Spain's meteorological agency AEMET. The mercury meanwhile hit 42.4C in the southern city of Seville. The southwestern cities of Badajoz and Merida also saw temperatures of 42C. Читать дальше...
For the first time time ever, a federal court ruled that under the Fifth Amendment, the government must compensate innocent owners who had their property destroyed by police.
The Witcher's second season has left us (w)itching for more. Here's what we know about season 3 of the Netflix series so far.
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These last few weeks have been a whirlwind for LAFC. Already one of the best teams in MLS, the fifth-year squad has not been content to simply rest of its laurels, especially as it looks to lift a trophy for the first time in its history. Earlier, the team made a big move to strengthen [...]
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Austin FC will look to build on one of the most dominating performances of its breakout season when it hosts the rival Houston Dynamo on Tuesday in the latest rendition of the Texas Derby. Both teams will be playing on short rest after matches on Saturday. Austin (11-4-4, 37 points) returns home after a 3-0 victory at Atlanta for its third road win in 10 days. Austin has won four of its past five matches (4-0-1) and has