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Bumblebee Queens Breathe Underwater to Survive Drowning, Revealing How They Can Live Submerged for a Week
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[ad_1] After scientists accidentally discovered that the common eastern bumblebee can withstand flood conditions, they wanted to investigate what makes that super-ability possible Andrea Lius March 11, 2026 Common eastern bumblebee queens use underwater breathing and anaerobic metabolism to survive when submerged. Lucas Borg-Darveau / Proceedings of the Royal Society B You may not think…
Read MoreWould You Jump Into Your Local River? Swimmable Cities May Be Within Reach as Once-Polluted Waterways Are Restored
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[ad_1] Efforts to improve the “swimmability” of urban areas are gaining global traction, from Paris to Chicago Mary Randolph | Correspondent March 10, 2026 Swimmable Cities is a global alliance of local government officials, experts and advocates working to make urban waterways clean enough to swim in. Jan de Groen / Swimmable Cities When government…
Read MoreCCTV exposes probation officer’s secret relationship with convicted killer
[ad_1] A former probation officer has been jailed after CCTV exposed her secret fling with a convicted murderer when she was caught on camera kissing him during a prison visit. Bethany Dent-Reynolds, 27, has been sentenced to eight months behind bars after embarking on an “inappropriate” relationship with prisoner Kieran Robinson. The pair initially met…
Read MoreRhode Island trans shooter Robert Dorgan’s daughter says killer dad’s rampage fueled by vendetta against family: ‘We were targeted’
[ad_1] The daughter of crazed transgender killer Robert Dorgan has claimed her dad’s ice hockey arena attack was fueled by a vendetta against his family – before revealing she feared her sons would be caught up in his heartless rampage. “I just want to make sure people understand this was one person’s vendetta against their…
Read MoreYour bedroom temperature could be putting your heart in serious danger, study warns
[ad_1] The temperature of the bedroom at night could affect heart health — particularly in older adults. Heat places extra demands on the cardiovascular system, according to lead study author Dr. Fergus O’Connor from Griffith University in Queensland, Australia. When the human body is exposed to heat, its reaction is to work harder to try and circulate…
Read MoreMamdani’s ‘cuckoo’ property tax hike will land him ‘Real Estate Agent of the Year’ after inevitable exodus, Kevin O’Leary says
[ad_1] Mr. Wonderful thinks it’s a wonderful idea. Kevin O’Leary mockingly celebrated Big Apple Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s proposed 9.5% property tax hike Tuesday as “bat cuckoo crazy” that will win him “Real Estate Agent of the Year” in the near future. “What he is proposing is beyond insane, but I love it. You guys live…
Read MoreInnocent bystander, 23, shot in buzzy NYC neighborhood
[ad_1] A 23-year-old woman believed to be an innocent bystander was shot in the leg in front of a building in a buzzy Queens neighborhood on Tuesday afternoon — as a suspect remains on the lam. Police responded to a 911 call about a woman who was shot in front of a building on Wyckoff…
Read MoreMick Cronin caught on camera allegedly ejecting own player in loss
[ad_1] UCLA men’s basketball coach Mick Cronin is used to blowing up. Widely considered one of the most expressive and short-tempered coaches in the college game, Cronin had an all-time blowup Tuesday night in the Bruins 82-59 loss to No. 15 Michigan State. Trailing by 27 with less than five minutes to play, Bruins forward…
Read MoreRested Rangers back to practice in hopes Olympic break provides reset
[ad_1] Some might see the three-week Olympic break and 11 days off from the ice as delaying the inevitable for the Rangers amid what has been a tough season. A lifted roster freeze awaits when the season resumes Feb. 26, and a trade deadline of March 6 that will likely shake things up once again…
Read MoreRonda Rousey Announces Return to MMA 10 Years After Retirement
[ad_1] Ronda Rousey is getting back in the ring. Nearly a decade after her last MMA fight, the mixed martial artist announced she would be coming out of retirement to take on fellow former fighter Gina Carano. “Been waiting so long to announce this: Me and Gina Carano are gonna throw down in the biggest…
Read MoreAs LA schools boss burns ICE, cops ask protester students to tone it down
[ad_1] LA’s schools boss has been condemned for his anti-ICE rants as more students across the city prepare to walk out of classrooms to protest against illegal immigration crackdowns. Los Angeles Unified Superintendent Alberto Carvalho is one of the nation’s top educators. He’s also a been a very vocal critic of federal immigration enforcement. “Immoral,…
Read MoreThese NYX Products Work ‘Better Than the Expensive Brands,’ According to Reviewers With Flawless Makeup
[ad_1] In a world where everything keeps getting more and more expensive, NYX is one of the few beauty brands where you can still find budget-friendly makeup. In fact, NYX has some of the best affordable alternatives that look and perform as well as makeup from your favorite high-end brands. In many cases, these NYX…
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