Hurricane Erin, the first Atlantic hurricane of 2025, has undergone an "unusually rapid intensification," rocketing from a tropical storm to a "catastrophic Category 5 hurricane" in less than 24 hours. While its center is not expected to make a direct landfall on the U.S. mainland, it poses significant threats of heavy rainfall, flash flooding, landslides, life-threatening surf, and rip currents in the Caribbean and along the U.S. East Coast. The exponential nature of hurricane damage potential

Kaitlin Carpenter runs her freelance company under the name "Battle Cat"—inspired by her family's first cat and the perfectly fierce energy she brings to her work. From a small town in rural Idaho to working on projects like NASA Earth Sciences and heading up Creative Mornings Portland, Kaitlin embodies what it looks like to build a career around values rather than a predetermined strategy. In this conversation, we explore her journey from being discouraged by a dismissive creative

Looking for a breath of fresh… science? Dr Rob Ryan, atmospheric chemist in the School of Geography, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at The University of Melbourne, clears the air. He... LEARN MORE The post A lot of hot air appeared first on Science Queeries.

Jon Duyvejonck and the Channel Cat Talk: River Fish and Wildlife

Chimpanzees lay down mad beats to communicateApart from their rich vocal palette, chimpanzees drum on trees to communicate over long distances. A new interdisciplinary study, led in part by PhD student Vesta Eleuteri and primatologist Cat Hobaiter from the University of St. Andrews, has explored the details of the rhythms they used, and found that different populations drum with rhythms which are similar to the beats in human music. The research was published in the journal Current Biology.An

This elusive feline predator is closer than you think! Dive into the shocking truth about jaguarundis—their hidden history in the southern US, eerie sightings in Texas and Arizona, and why officials won’t confirm their presence. Discover their rare diurnal habits, how they outsmart trackers, and the real risks of crossing paths with these stealthy hunters. Plus, wild comparisons you won’t believe! For advertising opportunities, visit Avonetics.com.

Curiosity has gotten a bad rap - consider the phrase, ‘curiosity killed the cat’. However, curiosity is is how all scientific breakthroughs begin. As Albert Einstein said, “The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.” When we are curious, we open to  creative solutions and what we need in a quickly evolving world are out-of-the-box solutions. This episode will introduce you to the exciting branch of science known as ‘biomimicry’. Biomimicry is a form of

In this special bonus episode of the Ranch Stewards Podcast, we’re bringing you a conversation straight from the airwaves of Live Under the Big Sky on KLTZ Glasgow as heard during National Ag Week. Join guest co-host Haylie Shipp, RSA Communications Director, alongside show host Stan Ozark, as they dive into an insightful discussion about the Matador Grassbank—a unique collaboration between The Nature Conservancy and local ranchers. Their guests include Caitlyn (Cat) Kelly, Matador Ranch &...

It’s been estimated that more than 2.5 million feral cats call Aotearoa NZ home.2.5 million! That's big numbers, making them a growing problem and an increasing threat…These aren’t your typical domestic house cat. They are wild animals, and they’re having a devastating impact on our native wildlife."Comparing a feral cat to a domestic cat is like comparing a wolf to a Labrador"Feral cats predate on all kinds of taonga species - from lizards to bats to kiwi - and their numbers are increasing every

The Watershed is a podcast of We Are Water MN. In this episode, we hear from community members Jason Frank and Neva Foster.The We Are Water MN exhibit will be hosted in Big Stone County from March 15 through April 21, 2025. The main exhibit will be at the Alley Cat, while additional indoor exhibits will be on view at Ortonville Public Schools. After Big Stone County, the exhibit will move to Ely (Ely Folk School), Minneapolis (Downtown Improvement District), Henderson (Ney Nature Center), and

The Watershed is a podcast of We Are Water MN. In this episode, we hear from community storyteller Judy Beckman.The We Are Water MN exhibit will be hosted in Big Stone County from March 15 through April 21, 2025. The main exhibit will be at the Alley Cat, while additional indoor exhibits will be on view at Ortonville Public Schools. After Big Stone County, the exhibit will move to Ely (Ely Folk School), Minneapolis (Downtown Improvement District), Henderson (Ney Nature Center), and Bloomington (MN

The Watershed is a podcast of We Are Water MN. In this episode, we hear from Brent Olson, a writer, former farmer and county commissioner. The We Are Water MN exhibit will be hosted in Big Stone County from March 15 through April 21, 2025. The main exhibit will be at the Alley Cat, while additional indoor exhibits will be on view at Ortonville Public Schools. After Big Stone County, the exhibit will move to Ely (Ely Folk School), Minneapolis (Downtown Improvement District), Henderson (Ney Nature

To learn more about this topic, start your googling with these keywords:Puma: The big cat with the largest home range. Felix silvestris: The wildcat that is the direct ancestor to all modern house cats. Bastet: Egyptian cat goddess. Pseudaelurus: A prehistoric cat that is the common ancestor to all modern felines. MinuteEarth is produced by Neptune Studios LLC https://neptunestudios.info If you like what we do, you can help us! - Become our patron: https://patreon.com/MinuteEarth - Buy our

Hablamos de la nueva ley de desperdicio alimentario y también del desperdicio NO alimentario con Juan Angel Martín, Director General de Comerso Iberia, empresa BCorp. Con él hablamos sobre la importancia de caminar y realizar acciones para llegar al Desperdicio Zero! Incluso nos explica un juego para poder hacer en familia y conseguir ahorrar dinero y que la infancia aprenda a la vez sobre finanzas y todo!

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How can you use sticks to calculate the circumference of the Earth? Can exfoliators remove your fingerprints? How do plants know which way is up? What dictates the pattern of a cat's stripes? What are hiccups? Can mosquitoes see you? Dr Chris Smith and Dan Corder have all the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Entrevistem a la Carla, l'ambientòloga que està al darrere de blog.sostenible a Instagram! Ens porta propostes senzilles per una vida lliure de tòxics i sostenible però a la vegada son propostes contrastades i amb un gran valor científic. Per la qual cosa hi podem comptar amb els ulls tancats i fer el salt i començar a seguir a Blog.sostenible a Instagram!

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Llega a La Terra la ambientóloga y escritora Laura Garcia Campo con su nuevo libro: Decálogo de Empoderamiento: Especial para mujeres.En este libro Laura García Campo comparte, de manera cercana y accesible, diez poderosas claves que te guiarán hacia un crecimiento integral en todas las áreas de tu vida. Con un enfoque práctico y motivador, descubrirás herramientas esenciales para fortalecer tu confianza y superar los límites que tú

This special solo episode features short conversations recorded with delegates at RT2024 – the flagship event of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), which was held in Bangkok, Thailand in November 2024.Guests include Cat Barton from Chester Zoo, Leo Bottrill from MapHubs, Shofia Saleh from World Resources Institute (WRI) Indonesia, Taufiq Alimi from Proforest and Luca Fischer from Koltiva. We talk about the conference, the state of the palm oil industry, supply chain traceability, the