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Beetle man of India
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Beetle man of India

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu’s V Sharan has turned a childhood fascination into a mission to protect one of nature’s most elusive predators — tiger beetles. “I stumbled upon my first tiger beetle in 2014,” Sharan recalls, his passion evident. That moment changed everything for me.” That ‘blur’ turned out to be a Yellow-shouldered tiger beetle, one of India’s lesser-known treasures. While …

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A beetle named Hitler: The case to change offensive animal, plant names
2 weeks, 5 days ago

A beetle named Hitler: The case to change offensive animal, plant names

The Hindu  

Taxonomy is the science of describing, classifying and naming organisms. In an opinion piece published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, we argue that the digital age offers new tools to change names without disrupting scientific research. Opponents of name changes for ethical reasons argue that any name or word can potentially offend someone and that the meanings …

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Searching for tiny dung beetles that clean the vast forest floor
1 month ago

Searching for tiny dung beetles that clean the vast forest floor

NPR  

Searching for tiny dung beetles that clean the vast forest floor toggle caption STEVEN_KING/STEVEN_KING, Clark University On an unseasonably warm fall morning in early November, Erin McCullough strides through Hadwen Arboretum — a small patch of woodland in Worcester in central Massachusetts. "Dung beetles are nature's cleanup crew," McCullough says. Dung beetles, she says, "are maybe a little less charismatic …

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Belissa Escobedo is finding her happy place
1 month, 1 week ago

Belissa Escobedo is finding her happy place

LA Times  

A year ago, Belissa Escobedo would spot the posters of network shows like NBC’s “Lopez vs. Lopez” plastered on gritty subway station walls in New York City. In “Happy’s Place,” the multi-camera NBC comedy Escobedo plays Isabella, a bubbly college graduate who inherits a Tennessee bar from her recently deceased, and unknown, father. “When she came in to read for …

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Unveiling the Ancient Secrets of Fireflies: Fossils Reveal a Previously Undiscovered Species Flickering During the Time of Dinosaurs
2 months ago

Unveiling the Ancient Secrets of Fireflies: Fossils Reveal a Previously Undiscovered Species Flickering During the Time of Dinosaurs

CNN  

A new firefly species, Flammarionella hehaikuni, has been discovered in Burmese amber from northern Myanmar. The fossil, only the second firefly species from the Mesozoic to be identified, is estimated to have evolved aerial bioluminescence 100 million years ago. The light organ, similar to those seen in modern fireflies, is located in the beetle's abdomen and is believed to have …

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In Norwalk, a hot new movie theater bucks industry trends: ‘It’s speaking my language’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

In Norwalk, a hot new movie theater bucks industry trends: ‘It’s speaking my language’

LA Times  

Moctesuma Esparza sits in front of a mural of him and his father, Francisco Esparza, inside the Milagro Cinemas in Norwalk. But “Blue Beetle’s” return engagement last month, a little more than a year after first hitting theaters, was a triumph for Milagro Cinemas and its founder, veteran producer Moctesuma Esparza, 75. The event marked a defining moment for the …

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Shot-hole borer quarantine zone in Perth could expand as WA government considers options
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Shot-hole borer quarantine zone in Perth could expand as WA government considers options

ABC  

A West Australian arborist says the shot-hole borer is keeping him awake at night as the state government looks to expand quarantine boundaries to stop the spread of the pest. WA agriculture minister Jackie Jarvis speaking about extending the quarantine zone for the shot hole borer beetle to the whole Perth metropolitan area. The quarantine zone covers 25 local government …

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Concerns grow as shot-hole borer found beyond Perth quarantine zone
4 months ago

Concerns grow as shot-hole borer found beyond Perth quarantine zone

ABC  

The polyphagous shot-hole borer, a tiny beetle that is killing mature trees, has been detected in four suburbs outside the Perth quarantine zone, sparking concern the invasive pest is spreading. WA Minister for Agriculture Jackie Jarvis said the detection of the borer beyond the boundaries of the quarantine zone, within which DPIRD aims to eradicate the beetle, was "incredibly concerning". …

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Fears shot-hole borer will enter 'explosive phase' of tree destruction across WA in warmer months
4 months, 1 week ago

Fears shot-hole borer will enter 'explosive phase' of tree destruction across WA in warmer months

ABC  

Authorities are in a race against time to stop a tiny beetle from stripping Australia's urban tree canopy, amid fears the pest could enter an "explosive phase" as spring approaches. Arborists search for signs of the shot-hole borer beetle in Perth's Hyde Park But despite the urgency to stop the beetle, Dr Evans said the advisory group has not met …

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After ‘Cobra Kai,’ Xolo Maridueña is ready for his next challenge
5 months ago

After ‘Cobra Kai,’ Xolo Maridueña is ready for his next challenge

LA Times  

Xolo Maridueña received two phone calls the day he found out he’d been cast in “Cobra Kai,” the spinoff series set three decades after the 1984 “The Karate Kid” movie ended. Maridueña’s younger sister Oshún Ramirez was a voice actor on Disney’s “Future-Worm!,” his mother, Carmelita Ramirez-Sanchez, leads the Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory, and his father, Omar G. Ramirez, is …

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A Mexico City neighborhood keeps the iconic Volkswagen Beetle alive
5 months, 4 weeks ago

A Mexico City neighborhood keeps the iconic Volkswagen Beetle alive

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Janette Navarro’s 1996 Volkswagen …

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Volkswagen Beetle: How Mexico is keeping alive the legacy of one of the world's most beloved cars
6 months ago

Volkswagen Beetle: How Mexico is keeping alive the legacy of one of the world's most beloved cars

ABC  

In short: This week car enthusiasts celebrated Volkswagen Beetle Day, an annual celebration of one of the most popular vehicles ever built. This week car enthusiasts celebrated Volkswagen Beetle Day, an annual celebration of one of the most popular vehicles ever built. Founder of luxury automaker Porsche, Ferdinand Porsche, proposed to Adolf Hitler the idea of a "people's car" in …

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World Bicycle Day: Top 8 brands that are offering irresistible deals on Amazon
6 months, 3 weeks ago

World Bicycle Day: Top 8 brands that are offering irresistible deals on Amazon

Hindustan Times  

World Bicycle Day celebrates the numerous advantages of cycling, from health benefits to environmental sustainability. Specifications of Hero Blast 20T Kids Cycle: Age range: 7 to 10 years Gear: Single-speed Tyre size: 20 inches Special features: Partially assembled, sturdy steel frame Reasons to buy Reasons to avoid Sturdy steel frame Partial assembly required Suitable for kids aged 7 to 10 …

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ACT farmers encouraged to introduce dung beetles in pastures to improve soil quality, reduce fly numbers and save money
6 months, 3 weeks ago

ACT farmers encouraged to introduce dung beetles in pastures to improve soil quality, reduce fly numbers and save money

ABC  

Decades ago, it wasn't possible to sit outside a Canberra cafe on the footpath and enjoy a bite to eat without your meal being overtaken by unwelcome diners. Mr Feehan, a dung beetle expert, said using the beetles as a biological resource in pasture land was both effective for improving soil quality and cheaper in the long run for farmers …

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Tree-killing beetle is on a death march through Southern California’s oaks. Can it be stopped?
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Tree-killing beetle is on a death march through Southern California’s oaks. Can it be stopped?

LA Times  

The tree was dead. Durbin described the goldspotted oak borer as “just like a cancer.” It has spread across Southern California since its discovery in 2008 in San Diego County, where it has slaughtered more than 80,000 trees. “It’s really just a couple of firewood distributors away from the Santa Monica Mountains.” The goldspotted oak borer reaching the scenic coastal …

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Woman stopped at Guangzhou's airport for trying to smuggle in 'alien' beetle species
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Woman stopped at Guangzhou's airport for trying to smuggle in 'alien' beetle species

Hindustan Times  

At Guangzhou's Baiyun International Airport in the Guangdong province, a woman was apprehended after attempting to smuggle insects into China. Later, the General Administration of Customs in China reported that the X-ray machine detected multiple irregularities within her suitcase, as per reports. The news outlet also informed that a total of 11 types of beetles were captured, including the high …

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Punk beetle's chance discovery in Lamington National Park almost disregarded as bird poo
9 months ago

Punk beetle's chance discovery in Lamington National Park almost disregarded as bird poo

ABC  

In short: University of Queensland researcher James Tweed stumbled upon a new species of longhorn beetle while camping in Lamington National Park in Queensland's Gold Coast hinterland. University of Queensland researcher James Tweed stumbled upon a new species of longhorn beetle while camping in Lamington National Park in Queensland's Gold Coast hinterland. The insect, which measures less a centimetre in …

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Children’s book The Tortoiseshell Beetle draws from Nature, a learning space like no other
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Children’s book The Tortoiseshell Beetle draws from Nature, a learning space like no other

The Hindu  

One monsoon day, Rohith goes for a walk with his teacher by a lake, near his school. This idea forms the crux of naturalist Yuvan Aves’ latest story for children, The Tortoiseshell Beetle. “Nature is an inclusive learning space,” feels Yuvan, who is also an educator working with five Government schools and a private Montessori school in the city. A …

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Custer: Why hundreds of people are torching an effigy of destructive bug in South Dakota town
11 months ago

Custer: Why hundreds of people are torching an effigy of destructive bug in South Dakota town

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy In what's become an …

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Moreton Bay fig trees to be removed from Kings Park to stop shot-hole beetle spread
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Moreton Bay fig trees to be removed from Kings Park to stop shot-hole beetle spread

ABC  

Twenty Morton Bay fig trees will be removed from Perth's Kings Park after they became infested with a destructive beetle, which has been found in more than 80 suburbs across the city. Key points: Trees in Kings Park are being removed to stop the spread of the destructive shot-hole borer Plants can die within two years of infestation The beetle …

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Aquaman, The Marvels, Shazam, Ant-Man, The Flash, Blue Beetle: Superheroes fail to fly in 2023
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Aquaman, The Marvels, Shazam, Ant-Man, The Flash, Blue Beetle: Superheroes fail to fly in 2023

Firstpost  

The year that saw superheroes getting horribly tangled in a loop of flops. Jason Momoa’s new adventure, Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom, opened in the Christmas weekend riding a mighty budget of over $205 million but managed to collect $120.1 million worldwide in four days. Marvel Studios kicked off MCU Phase Five with Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania in February …

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Author A.S. Byatt, who wrote best-seller ‘Possession’ and had a beetle named after her, dies at 87
1 year, 1 month ago

Author A.S. Byatt, who wrote best-seller ‘Possession’ and had a beetle named after her, dies at 87

Associated Press  

LONDON — British author A.S. Byatt, who wove history, myth and a sharp eye for human foibles into books that included the Booker Prize-winning novel “Possession,” has died at the age of 87. Byatt’s publisher, Chatto & Windus, said Friday that the author, whose full name was Antonia Byatt, died “peacefully at home surrounded by close family” on Thursday. Byatt’s …

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Farmers set up dung beetle breeding stations for easy access to the super bug all year round
1 year, 2 months ago

Farmers set up dung beetle breeding stations for easy access to the super bug all year round

ABC  

Dung beetles could be the best pound-for-pound farm workers in the world. Key points: Farmers on WA's south coast have been setting up their own on-farm dung beetle nurseries Dung beetles are known to have multiple environmental benefits Farmers expect to save thousands on input costs by building dung beetle populations The beetles provide more than just manure management — …

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For Latinos and 'Blue Beetle,' it's all about family
1 year, 3 months ago

For Latinos and 'Blue Beetle,' it's all about family

LA Times  

What would have become of Bruce Wayne if his parents weren’t violently murdered before his eyes as a child? Directed by Ángel Manuel Soto and written by Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer, “Blue Beetle” stars Xolo Maridueña as Jaime Reyes, a floppy-haired recent grad who returns home to the fictional, Miami-esque Palmera City with a pre-law degree and aspirations to pull his family …

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