Three New Species of Fossil Monotremes Found in Australia

The three newly-identified species show combinations of features not previously seen before in other living or fossil monotremes, according to Professor Kris Helgen from the Australian Museum Research Institute and colleagues. The post Three New Species of Fossil Monotremes Found in Australia appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.  The three newly-identified species show combinations…

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Two orphaned Black bears released back into wild after rehabilitation by San Diego Humane Society

Two orphaned Black bears have been released back into the wild, ending their nearly year-long rehabilitation at the San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center, according to officials. Two orphaned Black bears have been released back into the wild, ending their nearly year-long rehabilitation at the San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center, according to officials. Plants…

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TESS finds intriguing world sized between Earth and Venus

Using observations by NASA’s TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) and many other facilities, two international teams of astronomers have discovered a planet between the sizes of Earth and Venus only 40 light-years away. Multiple factors make it a candidate well-suited for further study using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. Using observations by NASA’s TESS (Transiting Exoplanet…

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New fossils provide evidence for an ‘Age of Monotremes’

Published today in the Alcheringa: An Australasian Journal of Palaeontology, evidence of an “Age of Monotremes” has been unearthed by a team of Australian scientists at the Australian Museum (AM), Museums Victoria and Australian Opal Centre. Published today in the Alcheringa: An Australasian Journal of Palaeontology, evidence of an “Age of Monotremes” has been unearthed by…

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Puerto Rico’s rooftop solar boom is at risk, advocates warn

In Puerto Rico, residents are flocking to rooftop solar and backup batteries in search of more reliable, affordable — and cleaner — alternatives to the central power grid. Fire stations, hospitals, and schools continue adding solar-plus-battery systems every year. So do families with urgent medical needs and soaring utility bills. The technology has become nothing short of…

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