by magicartacivics@proton.me | Nov 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
Two musical pieces written by Johann Sebastian Bach were recently performed for the first time ever, more than 300 years after they were composed. Both written for the organ, they are believed to date from the great composer’s very early career, when he worked as a...
by magicartacivics@proton.me | Nov 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
In the Bay Area, California, a day at the rodeo for children with developmental challenges leaves everyone in tears at some point, either from joy or compassion. Hosted by a cowboy whose son was born with Down Syndrome, Little ‘Pardners’ Rodeo treats 40 children aged...
by magicartacivics@proton.me | Nov 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
The first large-scale study to investigate the impact on bird populations from the 2018 European Union ban on a universal insecticide has determined that birds have recovered as much as 3% since 2018. Given that 57 species of birds were included in the survey, the 3%...
by magicartacivics@proton.me | Nov 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
It’s 42% of Colombia’s territory. It’s 7% of the total Amazon Rainforest. It’s the same size as Sweden, and it’s now free from future oil and mineral extraction. The news that half a million square kilometers of territory in the Amazon biome of Colombia was now...
by magicartacivics@proton.me | Nov 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
A lifelong whale researcher recently encountered a living pair of gingko-toothed beaked whales for the first time ever in the wild. The encounter advances the science of beaked whales enormously, for in addition to confirming the whole genome of the animal, it also...
by magicartacivics@proton.me | Nov 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
At a Canadian wellness center, a unique robotic exoskeleton is allowing children with developmental disorders to walk—often for the first time. The nonprofit’s Regina location is eager to get families to come by and try it out. It can be used to correct a child’s gait...
by magicartacivics@proton.me | Nov 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
An Australian Aboriginal community with only 8 fluent speakers left has launched a mobile phone game to help reconnect their youth with the tongue of their ancestors. The game allows you to help preserve a wetland nature reserve where the community lives, with almost...
by magicartacivics@proton.me | Nov 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
Successful root canal treatment can reduce inflammation linked to heart disease, according to new research. The much dreaded dental surgery can also improve levels of blood sugar and cholesterol, say scientists. In the first of its kind clinical study, King’s College...
by magicartacivics@proton.me | Nov 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
A stray mutt that turned into a service dog soothing kids after a school shooting has just been crowned the 2025 Hero Dog Award by the American Humane Society—and now he’s winning hearts nationwide as a symbol of comfort and courage. Sgt. Bo, the mixed breed from...
by magicartacivics@proton.me | Nov 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
After fishing turned out to be the saving grace during his recovery from a decade of mental health struggles and alcohol addiction, an Englishman wanted to hook others on the soothing sport—and now his program is a medicine being prescribed by doctors. Founded five...