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France planted Douglas-fir forests; scientists later found streams draining the plantations had up to 10 times more nitrate | World News

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Forests are often associated with clean water, but a study of Douglas-fir plantations in France and Luxembourg has found that the trees can be linked to much higher nitrate levels in nearby streams and groundwater. Researchers examined paired headwater catchments with different land covers, including Douglas-fir, spruce, deciduous forests, grassland, and clearcuts. The catchments were…

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Quote of the day by Michael Douglas: ‘My dad was a movie star. Having that name was good and bad. People think it’s a silver spoon. It’s not,’ a personal anecdote from the star on growing up in Kirk Douglas’ shadow and a powerful life lesson about carving your own path |

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Quote of the day by Michael Douglas(Image Credit: Instagram) A famous surname can get people talking before you have even had the chance to introduce yourself. For Michael Douglas, that was part of growing up as the son of Hollywood legend Kirk Douglas. His father was already a major movie star, which meant Michael was…

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England’s three-time World Cup and Premier League star Raheem Sterling could face 2 years in prison after pleading guilty | Football News

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FILE – Chelsea’s Raheem Sterling during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Chelsea at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, England, on Feb. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson, File) Raheem Sterling is facing another uncertain chapter after appearing in court over a May motorway crash. The former England winger was convicted of…

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10 baby names inspired by the cosmos and its magic

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The night sky has long inspired wonder, curiosity and imagination. From shimmering stars and mysterious constellations to the moon and distant galaxies, the cosmos carries a sense of beauty and magic that can make an especially meaningful source of inspiration for a baby name. These celestial names draw from stars, constellations, mythology and heavenly imagery,…

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In 1998, Pittsburgh’s last operating steel mill closed, leaving 178 riverfront acres vacant; 28 years later, 700,000 sq ft has been built or is underway for robotics, biotech, housing and parks

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The new CMU Robotics Innovation Center sits in the foreground, with new housing development under construction behind it and the U.S. Steel Community football field visible in the background. For decades, 178 acres along the Monongahela River in Pittsburgh remained largely vacant after the collapse of the steel industry. The site was once home to…

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Harry Potter star Johnny Flynn says private schools should be ‘burnt to the ground’ after ‘traumatic’ experience at Winchester’s Pilgrims’ School; therapy helped him understand ‘boarding school syndrome’ |

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Harry Potter star Johnny Flynn opens up about his “traumatic” boarding school experience, saying therapy helped him understand “boarding school syndrome”. (Photo: Getty Images) British actor Johnny Flynn, 43, has opened up about his childhood and the bullying he experienced while studying at Winchester’s Pilgrims’ School. Flynn attended the boarding school from the age of…

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In 2011, New York covered five acres of Lake George with more than 700 mats to suffocate invasive Asian clams; 97% died, but the invader later spread to 27 locations

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Representative Image (AI-generated) When invasive Asian clams were discovered in Lake George, New York, in 2010, researchers moved quickly to test whether covering the lakebed could stop the species from spreading. According to a final report by the Darrin Fresh Water Institute at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, published through the Lake Champlain Basin Program, a large-scale…

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Amitabh Bachchan to build dharamshala in his Rs 15 crore Ayodhya property in father Harivansh Rai Bachchan’s memory: 20 rooms for devotees and more |

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Amitabh Bachchan to build dharamshala in his Rs 15 crore Ayodhya property in father Harivansh Rai Bachchan’s memory: 20 rooms for devotees and more Amitabh Bachchan is set to build a memorial dharamshala in Ayodhya to honour his late father, renowned poet Dr Harivansh Rai Bachchan. An application seeking approval for the building layout has…

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Quote of the Day by Robert Frost: “In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life, it…”

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Quote of the Day by Robert Frost Robert Frost remains one of the most recognisable names in American poetry, a writer whose verses have become part of the cultural vocabulary of generations. His poems speak of woods, walls, roads, snow, farms, neighbours and the changing seasons, subjects that appear deceptively simple. Yet beneath these familiar…

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