by magicartacivics@proton.me | Oct 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
Reprinted with Permission from World at Large American ranchers are gradually entertaining the idea of using virtual fence systems—the same kind as used for dogs—to graze more cattle over more space without the cost and hassle of continuous fence upkeep. The virtual...
by magicartacivics@proton.me | Oct 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
A British woman recently rescued an abandoned housecat who had been living for 2 years in a derelict bathroom, and is arranging to fly the “gentle” animal back to the UK. Hobbyist animal rescuer Chiku Singh was sent a picture of the long-haired cat by a stranger and...
by magicartacivics@proton.me | Oct 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
Rather than keeping out invaders, it’s believed the curves in these ancient fortress walls helped prevent them being eroded away by sand. And look at what a good job they did: still intact after 3,500 years in the Sinai weather. Discovered during recent excavations at...
by magicartacivics@proton.me | Oct 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
Graphene, a sort-of ‘miracle’ material derived from graphite, was adapted over a decade ago as a potentially revolutionary alternative to silicon and other minerals for the manufacturing of dozens of vital technologies. Now, after years of R&D, some of the...
by magicartacivics@proton.me | Oct 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
Veterinary immunologists have developed a vaccine for a virus that’s one of the the leading killers of elephants in captivity and in the wild. With no cure, and with a penchant for claiming the lives of elephants calves, elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV)...
by magicartacivics@proton.me | Oct 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
An important exercise minimum of 4,000 steps one or two days per week was just identified in a study as a benchmark to help seniors live longer. The study patients were also are less likely to develop heart disease, say study’s authors. The research, published online...
by magicartacivics@proton.me | Oct 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
The oldest ranchers in America are actually the native Floridan Seminole tribe, who carry on that legacy today by receiving top dollar for their cattle. This decade marks the 500th anniversary of the start of Seminole ranching, which began back when their ancestors...
by magicartacivics@proton.me | Oct 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
In the lush, emerald hills and valleys of Wales, dogs are trained to protect endangered wildlife a whole hemisphere away. Their scent tracking allows them to turn hunters into the hunted, and catch poachers even in total darkness; even hours after they’ve left their...
by magicartacivics@proton.me | Oct 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
A couple who met after one of them was run over and crushed by a car have tied the knot and celebrated with wedding photos at the crash scene. The story begins five years ago when Kirsty Southern rushed to help after spotting Ryan McLeod trapped underneath a vehicle....
by magicartacivics@proton.me | Oct 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
In Yorkshire, England, an ancient profession turned hobby is helping to keep tree trimmings out of the landfills, among other benefits. The Yorkshire Spoon Club, as the name suggests, will jump at the opportunity to turn an upturned oak or alder tree into a spoon, but...
