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Significant Otters | WILD HOPE
Special Premiere: 6/2/2025 | 00:15:28 | Sea otters are back, and their return is a breath of fresh air for the waters of Monterey Bay. Marine ecologists Brent Hughes and Kat Beheshti reveal how re-planting seagrass, along with help from a healthy population of crab-eating otters, have transformed and stabilized an entire marine ecosystem.
Celebrating three years of growth and achievement for Maxwell FFA
By Amanda Schmidt, Maxwell FFA Chapter advisor As we approach our third anniversary this May, we take time to reflect on the incredible growth and accomplishments of our FFA chapter. From the beginning, we have set high standards for excellence, and over the past three years, we have seen those efforts pay off in numerous ways. Our journey has been marked by outstanding achievements, meaningful connections, and a clear commitment to developing the next generation of agricultural leaders.
Saving the World’s Rarest Lemurs | In Her Nature
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The Rhino Whisperer | In Her Nature
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Protecting Paradise | WILD HOPE
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Guano Gold | WILD HOPE
TRANSCRIPT TRANSCRIPT [MUSIC PLAYING] 3 00:00:05,650 --> 00:00:07,300 [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH] 5 00:00:39,530 --> 00:00:41,006 [MUSIC PLAYING] 7 00:01:28,060 --> 00:01:30,700 ANDIA WINSLOW: Cesaria has come 800 kilometers from her home in the nation's capital to study in one of the wildest places on Earth-- Gorongosa National Park. Over the past 20 years, this 1,500 square mile wilderness has been largely restored by one of the most effective conservation efforts in history.
Rebuilding a Forest | WILD HOPE
TRANSCRIPT TRANSCRIPT ♪ (fire crackling) (Mauricio speaking in Portuguese) (fire crackling and shovel hitting brush fire) (drone whirring) (Mauricio speaking in Portuguese) NARRATOR: Mauricio Ruiz grew up in Brazil's Atlantic Forest. It's less well known than its neighbor, the Amazon, but it's one of the most endangered ecosystems in the world. It supports 20,000 species of plants and over 2,000 kinds of vertebrates, with new species still being discovered.
Way of the Elephants | WILD HOPE
TRANSCRIPT (engine revving) (elephant trumpeting) (people yelling) ♪ (Jose speaking English) (Jose speaking English) ♪ (elephant trumpeting) ♪ ♪ NARRATOR: Asian elephants are social and intelligent giants that live in tight- knit family groups. Like their larger African cousins, they need a lot of space to survive and migrate in search of food. ♪ Seventy-five years ago, around a hundred thousand of them roamed the forests of Southern Asia.
The Frog Ark | WILD HOPE
TRANSCRIPT TRANSCRIPT ♪ GINA: Frogs are beautiful animals. My earliest memories with frogs, they were very abundant. They were very common, nowadays they are not. What amphibians are going through, it's been described as a mass extinction and they're going extinct in every part of the world. To be able to apply the tools we have developed to conserve these species, it's a very important contribution for amphibian conservation. My vision for amphibians is to see them thrive again.
Vertical Meadows | WILD HOPE
TRANSCRIPT TRANSCRIPT ♪ ALISTAIR: The vertical really does offer another perspective on where greenery can go. You realize most people had never seen any of these growing vertically before. SCARLETT: No, no, yeah. ALISTAIR: And I think .. at all our buildings and see that as the next opportunity. We need to think of new ways to bring nature into the urban space.
A Farm Goes Wild | WILD HOPE
TRANSCRIPT TRANSCRIPT (birds chirping) ♪ (cow mooing) ♪ DEREK: I'm holding in my hand a handful of #*#*#*#*. Actually, there's absolutely no smell to that other than Earth. And that's because this has no chemicals in it. If you were doing this in an industrially farmed landscape, it would stink. (cows mooing) We have maybe 400 acres of farmlan.. which we're now changing back solidly for nature year on year.
Coral Comeback | WILD HOPE
TRANSCRIPT TRANSCRIPT ♪ KIRA: In our lab, we do two different ways of approaching coral restoration. One is selective breeding. You first have to identify which parents are thermally tolerant. And we bring those into the lab and expose those to heat stress. MADELEINE: And we can assess a coral's resilience under that stress test. We're seeking out these resilient corals so that we have insurance in the reefs.
Return of the Manatees | WILD HOPE
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Birds on the Brink | WILD HOPE
TRANSCRIPT TRANSCRIPT ♪ CHRISTA: There were once over 50 species of honeycreepers only found in Hawai'i. They were seed dispersers, pollinators, predators of many of our native invertebrates. We now only have 17 species. If we lose honeycreepers, we lose the balance of our Hawai'ian ecosystems. NARRATOR: With two thirds of Hawai'i's native honeycreepers already ex.. scientists are taking extraordinary steps to save the few that are left.
Blueprint Labs launches a charter school research collaborative
Over the past 30 years, charter schools have emerged as a prominent yet debated public school option. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 7 percent of U.S. public school students were enrolled in charter schools in 2021, up from 4 percent in 2010. Amid this expansion, families and policymakers want to know more about charter school performance and its systemic impacts.
Bridging the gap between preschool policy, practice, and research
Preschool in the United States has grown dramatically in the past several decades. From 1970 to 2018, preschool enrollment increased from 38 percent to 64 percent of eligible students. Fourteen states are currently discussing preschool expansion, with seven likely to pass some form of universal eligibility within the next calendar year. Amid this expansion, families, policymakers, and practitioners want to better understand preschools’ impacts and the factors driving preschool quality.
How providers are adjusting to clinical care post PHE
The first day of seeing patients without a mask was, for Sterling Ransone Jr., MD, “unsettling.” “I can’t tell you how weird it was the first day that I walked down the hall from my office to where my exam rooms are, to not have a mask on after 3 years of the habit,” said Dr. Ransone, a family physician in Deltaville, Va., and board chair of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
How Providers Are Adjusting to Clinical Care Post-PHE
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Perinatal HIV nearly eradicated in U.S.
Rates of perinatal HIV have dropped so much that the disease is effectively eliminated in the United States, with less than 1 baby for every 100,000 live births having the virus, a new study released by researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds. The report marks significant progress on the U.S. government’s goal to eradicate perinatal HIV, an immune-weakening and potentially deadly virus that is passed from mother to baby during pregnancy.
Perinatal HIV Nearly Eradicated in US
close Please confirm that you would like to log out of Medscape. If you log out, you will be required to enter your username and password the next time you visit. Log out Cancel Rates of perinatal HIV have dropped so much that the disease is effectively eliminated in the United States, with less than 1 baby for every 100,000 live births having the virus, a new study released today by researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds.
Are ‘Momi Pods’ the future of postnatal care?
Mindi Rosen met Seuli Brill, MD, at just the right time. Ms. Rosen’s firstborn son was in the neointensive natal unit at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, and she didn’t have a pediatrician picked out yet for the baby. Nor did she have a primary care physician who could help her manage the gestational diabetes she developed during her pregnancy.
Are 'Momi Pods' the Future of Postnatal Care?
close Please confirm that you would like to log out of Medscape. If you log out, you will be required to enter your username and password the next time you visit. Log out Cancel News > Medscape Medical News > Features Mindi Rosen met Seuli Brill, MD, at just the right time. Rosen's firstborn son was in the neo-intensive natal unit at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, and she didn't have a pediatrician picked out yet for the baby.
Kid with glasses: Many children live far from pediatric eye care
Publish date: February 1, 2023 More than 2,800 counties in the United States lack a practicing pediatric ophthalmologist, limiting easy access to specialized eye care, a new study found. The review of public, online pediatric ophthalmology directories found 1,056 pediatric ophthalmologists registered.
Kid With Glasses: Many Children Live Far from Pediatric Eye Doc
close Please confirm that you would like to log out of Medscape. If you log out, you will be required to enter your username and password the next time you visit. Log out Cancel More than 2800 counties in the United States lack a practicing pediatric ophthalmologist, limiting easy access to specialized eye care, a new study found. The review of public, online pediatric ophthalmology directories found 1056 pediatric ophthalmologists registered.
USPSTF Declines to Recommend Lipid Tests for All Kids
close Please confirm that you would like to log out of Medscape. If you log out, you will be required to enter your username and password the next time you visit. Log out Cancel Citing a lack of available data, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) announced Tuesday that it is unable to make a recommendation on whether clinicians should screen children and adolescents for lipid disorders.
Post-birth hospitalizations dropped with Medicaid expansion
Women living in states that expanded Medicaid over the past decade were nearly 20% less likely to be hospitalized within 2 months of giving birth, according to a first-of-its-kind study published in Health Affairs. Researchers analyzed patient records from eight states – four that expanded Medicaid insurance to include a broader swath of residents following the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, and four states that did not.
Post-Birth Hospitalizations Dropped With Medicaid Expansion
Women living in states that expanded Medicaid over the past decade were nearly 20% less likely to be hospitalized within 2 months of giving birth, according to a first-of-its-kind study published in Health Affairs. Researchers analyzed patient records from eight states ― four that expanded Medicaid insurance to include a broader swath of residents following the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, and four states that did not.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Lowers Hospitalization Risk for Elderly
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Women Need Not Wait to Conceive After Miscarriage, Abortion
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Busy Beavers | Backyard Nature
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Spring, top honors are in the air at WB-M
Spring, top honors are in the air at WB-M By Amanda Schmidt West Bend-Mallard Superintendent It is March and it seems like it is coming in as a lamb. I hope it doesn’t go out as a lion! March always brings a lot of reflection in a school along with planning for next year. We have had a lot of great things happen this year and are excited to look forward to next year at West Bend-Mallard. --- Online Subscribers: Please click here to log in to read this story and access algona.com.
Cuba's river transformation came down to one key factor
For most of the past 60 years, the United States and Cuba have had very limited diplomatic ties. President Barack Obama started the process of normalizing U.S.-Cuba relations, but the Trump administration reversed this policy, sharply reducing interactions between the two countries. Scientific cooperation is a bright spot in this difficult history.
The US Has Much to Gain From Increasing Scientific Cooperation With Cuba
For most of the past 60 years, the United States and Cuba have had very limited diplomatic ties. President Barack Obama started the process of normalizing U.S.-Cuba relations, but the Trump administration reversed this policy, sharply reducing interactions between the two countries. Scientific cooperation is a bright spot in this difficult history.
Cuba's clean rivers show the benefits of reducing nutrient pollution Original
For most of the past 60 years, the United States and Cuba have had very limited diplomatic ties. President Barack Obama started the process of normalizing U.S.-Cuba relations, but the Trump administration reversed this policy, sharply reducing interactions between the two countries. Scientific cooperation is a bright spot in this difficult history.
Tibetans enhanced biodiversity, banning them degrades forest
Share this story Tweet Jiuzhaigou National Nature Reserve is one of China’s most popular tourist attractions, drawing more than five million visitors per year to the sparsely populated mountains of north-western Sichuan, on the edge of the Tibetan plateau. The reserve has been home to farmer-herders for thousands of years, but to conserve the biodiversity and scenic quality of the reserve, park policies prohibit residents from farming, herding and wood cutting. Is this the right approach?
Deep history in western China reveals how humans can enhance biodiversity
Evidence from Sichuan province shows people protected local biodiversity by keeping forests mixed and meadows open Shuzheng village, Jiuzhaigou, Sichuan (Image: Alamy) Jiuzhaigou National Nature Reserve is one of China’s most popular tourist attractions, drawing more than five million visitors per year to the sparsely populated mountains of north-western Sichuan.
Deep history in western China reveals how humans can enhance biodiversity
Jiuzhaigou National Nature Reserve is one of China’s most popular tourist attractions, drawing more than five million visitors per year to the sparsely populated mountains of north-western Sichuan. The reserve has been home to farmer-herders for thousands of years, but to conserve the biodiversity and scenic quality of the reserve, park policies prohibit residents from farming, herding and wood cutting. Is this the right approach?
Eyebrow Microblading!
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Shanghai Dumpling House: Dine in / Pick up order get 10% - 15%Off!!!! - Pleasanton, CA Patch
This post was contributed by a community member. Dine in / All Pickup To Go Weekdays get 15% Off!!! Weekend get 10% Off!!! We locate at: 201 Main Street, Suite E. Pleasanton Ca 94566. Tel: 1(925) 201-3009. Mon-Sun: 11:00-2:45pm, 5:00pm-8:45pm Tues: Closed The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch? Register for a user account.
Shanghai Dumpling House: Weekdays Dine in / To Go get 10% Off!!!! Valid through 2/28/2019 - Pleasanton, CA Patch
This post was contributed by a community member. Weekdays Dine in / To Go get 10% Off!!!! Valid through 2/28/2019 We locate at: 201 Main Street, Suite E. Pleasanton Ca 94566. Tel: 1(925) 201-3009. Mon-Sun: 11:00-2:45pm, 5:00pm-8:45pm Tues: Closed The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch? Register for a user account.
PetSelfie App - Dog and Cat Camera for iOS Get your pet's attention on the camera with this app!
This post was contributed by a community member. We’ve all been there. Stuck in the middle of a busy park on a beautiful day, looking absolutely ridiculous trying to get your perfect pet to focus on the camera just for two seconds to snap the perfect shot. Well with PetSelfie, your pet can be just as Instagram-able as you are. We’ve made it simple, we’ve tested sounds on a variety of animals that are guaranteed to get your pet's attention.
The Trento Grande: Inspired Living by JayMarc Homes – Geek Home of the Week
More About This Home Live and Entertain Like Never Before On Market $2,599,950 3720 86th Avenue Southeast, Mercer Island, Washington 98040 5 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms 4,001 Square Feet | 3 Car Garage Timeless beauty and comfortable convenience find a true home in the Trento Grande home design. Spanning a generous 4,001 square foot layout, the Trento Grande boasts ease, efficiency and elegance at every turn.
Seattle Luxury Real Estate for Sale: 8520 Northeast 25th Street
By By Amanda Schmidt & Kelly Langston, Broker Home of the Day is presented by the Puget Sound Business Journal with Realogics Sotheby's International Realty. This is your invitation to view some of Seattle's most-luxurious properties. Come inside and take a look around. Click on the gallery image to view today's featured property. 8520 Northeast 25th Street, Bellevue, WA 98004 | $4,888,888 The Delhi is a celebration of contemporary aesthetic and life's little comforts.
Seattle Luxury Real Estate for Sale: 3411 96th Avenue Southeast
Home of the Day is presented by the Puget Sound Business Journal with Realogics Sotheby's International Realty. This is your invitation to view some of Seattle's most-luxurious properties. Come inside and take a look around. Click on the gallery image to view today's featured property. Classic elements alongside intricate exterior details reveal a home designed with the utmost attention to detail and a true dedication to premium craftsmanship.
The Monza by JayMarc Homes: An Exquisite Home in West Bellevue – Geek Home of the Week
JayMarc Homes presents a new masterpiece. An exceptional home design where form and function entwine. 10 foot ceilings on the main floor with a spacious guest master and oversized great room. See the full photo gallery below. Kitchen features SubZero, Wolf and Bosch Appliances with designer quartz and tile throughout. The lower level offers ample storage and a media room. Award-winning Bellevue Schools and walkable to downtown Bellevue and local parks. Just minutes to 520 and 405.
Seattle Luxury Real Estate for Sale: 3432 77th Place Southeast
Home of the Day is presented by the Puget Sound Business Journal with Realogics Sotheby's International Realty. This is your invitation to view some of Seattle's most-luxurious properties. Come inside and take a look around. Click on the gallery image to view today's featured property. Nestled just a few doors away from Mercerdale Park, this newly built home offers a prime location. Enjoy the best Mercer Island has to offer with shopping, dining and future light rail station.
JayMarc Presents the Parthenon: A Detail Oriented Home with Smart Technology – Geek Home of the Week
Smart home features and farm house touches are beautifully blended in the Parthenon home design. An entertainer’s paradise, the chef’s kitchen offers Sub-Zero, Wolf and Bosch appliances, large butlers pantry and more. You and your guests will feel comfortable in generous spaces throughout the home, with both informal and formal dining spaces, and a media room that is movie night ready with a wet bar, 65 inch TV and speaker trim. See the full photo gallery below.
Opulent Living Inspired by France at The Montpellier by JayMarc – Geek Home of the Week
This 5,200 square foot masterpiece is true to the individuality and cultural decadence of France. With the finest craftsmanship, this home seamlessly weaves the Pacific Northwest aesthetic with the momentous culture and style of Montpellier. See the full photo gallery below. Enter the front door and walk through the foyer into the expansive two-story great room.
The Acropolis by JayMarc: Where Premium Craftsmanship Awaits – Geek Home of the Week
Classic elements alongside intricate exterior details reveal a home designed with the utmost attention to detail and a true dedication to premium craftsmanship. Rich brick accents and delightful trellis details offer an eye-catching preview to the joys that await inside! Immediately upon entering, the main hallway guides you towards the great room, a welcoming, open-concept space that serves as the central gathering point in this inviting home’s carefully considered layout and design.
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