An astronomer explains why, no, NASA hasn't changed your astrological sign. Chimps may be more cognitively advanced than we thought. And a look at some of the amazing, weird life that lives in our oceans. It's Earthy Thursday, our weekly segment about science and Earth-related news. It's all this and more for the Pagan News Beagle!
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Marine biologists find something at the bottom of the sea they can't quite explain. Orangutans provide insights into the possible origins of language. And a dead star still proves full of surprises in the depths of space. It's Earthy Thursday, our weekly segment about science and Earth-related news! All this and more for the Pagan News Beagle!
Concerns rise about oxygen depletion in the world's oceans. A mysterious and weird animal from the distant past is identified. And what exactly does "natural food" mean? It's Earthy Thursday, our weekly segment on science and Earth-related news! All this and more for the Pagan News Beagle!
The EPA and religious groups join forces to prevent food waste. Five planets become at once visible for view in the skies of the northern hemisphere. And a study refutes claims of health issues related to Gardasil. It's Earthy Thursday, our weekly segment on science and Earth-related news! All this and more for the Pagan News Beagle!
Our world faces a lot of challenges this century, chief among them perhaps being the opposing issues of energy and climate change. On the one hand, we have our immense dependence as a global civilization on the use of fossil fuels whose replacement will likely be incredible expensive. On the other hand, we have the undeniable fact that our planet is warming, due in large part to our reliance on said fossil fuels. How do we square this circle and save both our climate and our civilization? Today's articles for Earthy Thursday take a look at some of the ways climate change is affecting our world and how bright minds are looking for solutions.