One day in the 1950s, someone dumped an overgrown aquarium grass into a Florida waterway.In 2021, the grass, called hydrilla, has taken over freshwater lakes in the east, south and Midwest. What hasn't been known until now is that the invasive plant hosts a unique bacteria deadly to birds, including eagles. That knowledge is the result of a 20-year investigation by U.S., … [Read more...] about Environment: A common aquarium grass is killing eagles
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How to get more mileage out of your gasoline
With the cost of gasoline set to spike, using gas efficiently will save money. Follow these tips to help you maximize your vehicle's fuel economy. Maintain a quarter tankSome think that driving to the last drop in the tank saves money, since they using every drop they buy and not storing it. But that can harm the car and decrease gas mileage.In fact, according to … [Read more...] about How to get more mileage out of your gasoline
Bugs make trouble; bees make honey
In 2014, the pretty spotted lanternfly hitchhiked its way to Pennsylvania aboard a shipment of stone leaving China and ended up an unwanted and messy guest in Berks County, just outside Philadelphia. It has now invaded other states throughout the east coast and headed westward into Virginia and Ohio.For the lanternfly, hitchhiking wasn't a bad personal choice. Nothing in … [Read more...] about Bugs make trouble; bees make honey
Coloring apps can be mesmerizing
Adult coloring books have been popular for some time now, but they can be frustrating, since they rarely end up as pretty as the samples.But hold on, here's new option. How about a coloring app for a tablet or iPad?It is similar to paint-by-number. You choose a picture and then use the provided colors to fill in by number. You can print them out on a color printer or just … [Read more...] about Coloring apps can be mesmerizing
Speech and language delays:
What's normal and when to call your doctorMost people have a good idea of what to expect when it comes to their two-year-olds. Some tantrums, a new desire for independence, getting into everything -- but what should parents expect when it comes to speech? Is it really a problem when children are slow to start communicating? According to Stanford Children's Health, every … [Read more...] about Speech and language delays: