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New research suggests seabird guano helped transform the Chincha Kingdom into one of the most prosperous societies in ancient Peru. Chemical clues in centuries-old maize show farmers fertilized their crops with guano gathered from nearby islands, dramatically boosting yields in the desert landscape. The resulting agricultural surplus fueled trade, populationContinue Reading

Will Congress get kids online safety right? Let’s hope so.

The House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced a package of kids online safety legislation to the House floor, and the Senate unanimously passed the Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.src), which would strengthen parents’ abilities to protect their kids online and hold commercial entities accountable for failing to protect children…Continue Reading

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Tornadoes and strong storms killed at least eight people and injured more than a dozen in southern Michigan, destroying multiple homes and leaving hundreds of residents without power, local authorities said. #michigan #tornadoes #storms #environment #News #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4s2KGn6 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with theContinue Reading

climate-vs.-weather:-a-deep-dive-on-the-key-differences

What’s the difference between ‘climate’ and ‘weather’? Although they are related, these are actually two distinct concepts and they are measured at very different timescales. Despite this, some people use these terms interchangeably, leading to confusion and misinformation about climate change. For example, a Facebook post from 9 August 2024Continue Reading