The California Department of Food and Agriculture has announced a significant initiative involving the removal of fruit from trees at more than 2,000 homes in Redlands, San Bernardino County. This large-scale fruit removal, scheduled to commence in late January, is a proactive measure to address the threat posed by the Oriental fruit fly, an invasive insect species. The … [Read more...] about Fruit to be stripped from trees at more than 2,000 California homes, state says. Why?
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Scientists sound alarm over future of US state dubbed ‘the extinction capital of the world’
In a stark warning, scientists from the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services revealed a 2019 report stating that one million plant and animal species globally are on the brink of extinction. The alarming rate of decline, termed "unprecedented in human history," is attributed to invasive species, global heating, pollution, and … [Read more...] about Scientists sound alarm over future of US state dubbed ‘the extinction capital of the world’
Rare Deep-Sea Fish, Typically Dwelling Thousands of Feet Below, Washes Ashore in California State Park
The waters surrounding California hold a treasure trove of mysteries, and recently, a rare and unusual deep-sea fish washed ashore in a California state park, capturing the attention of both marine enthusiasts and scientists alike. What makes this find particularly remarkable is the rarity of encountering a member of this species in such pristine condition. Crystal Cove … [Read more...] about Rare Deep-Sea Fish, Typically Dwelling Thousands of Feet Below, Washes Ashore in California State Park
AI-Generated Artwork Wins State Fair Competition, Dissatisfying Human Artists
The Colorado State Fair's art competition included a person who used an AI-generated artwork to take home the top prize. Jason Allen, also known as Sincarnate on Discord, made the announcement that he had won the digital arts division of the Colorado State Fair fine arts competition on the Midjourney channel. He informed the channel devoted to image-generating AI Midjourney, … [Read more...] about AI-Generated Artwork Wins State Fair Competition, Dissatisfying Human Artists
The Discovery of a Lobster With a Pepsi Logo Printed on its Claw Highlights The State of Our Polluted Oceans
A fisherman in New Brunswick, Canada, discovered an odd lobster with part of the Pepsi logo tattooed on its claw. The lobster image emphasizes the quantity of garbage humans throw into the oceans. It's unclear how the branding got on the lobster. "I'm not sure how he put it on," said Karissa Lindstrand, a lobster fisherman who shot the photo. "It appeared to be more of a … [Read more...] about The Discovery of a Lobster With a Pepsi Logo Printed on its Claw Highlights The State of Our Polluted Oceans