Karen Ormerod
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In 2014 Dutch scientists left a hamster wheel outside, to see if wild animals would use it like their domesticated counterparts.
The answer: hell yes! 734 visits from wild mice - plus rats, shrews, slugs ("running" being subjective here) & even frogs and snails.
The apparent reason: fun. Just fun.
The answer: hell yes! 734 visits from wild mice - plus rats, shrews, slugs ("running" being subjective here) & even frogs and snails.
The apparent reason: fun. Just fun.
January 27, 2025 at 7:50 PM
In 2014 Dutch scientists left a hamster wheel outside, to see if wild animals would use it like their domesticated counterparts.
The answer: hell yes! 734 visits from wild mice - plus rats, shrews, slugs ("running" being subjective here) & even frogs and snails.
The apparent reason: fun. Just fun.
The answer: hell yes! 734 visits from wild mice - plus rats, shrews, slugs ("running" being subjective here) & even frogs and snails.
The apparent reason: fun. Just fun.
Reposted by Karen Ormerod
There's a new push for a public campaign on improving indoor air quality, including to keep kids safe from airborne pathogens in classrooms
Dr Bronwyn King, a special advisor on clean air at the Burnet Institute, spoke to 6 News − WATCH HERE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQla...
Dr Bronwyn King, a special advisor on clean air at the Burnet Institute, spoke to 6 News − WATCH HERE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQla...
Push to improve indoor air quality in school classrooms | 6 News
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December 23, 2024 at 7:19 AM
There's a new push for a public campaign on improving indoor air quality, including to keep kids safe from airborne pathogens in classrooms
Dr Bronwyn King, a special advisor on clean air at the Burnet Institute, spoke to 6 News − WATCH HERE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQla...
Dr Bronwyn King, a special advisor on clean air at the Burnet Institute, spoke to 6 News − WATCH HERE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQla...
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This is public health at its best. In 30 seconds - 'SARS-CoV-2 continues to mutate. You will continue to be reinfected. The risk of #LongCovid increases with each infection. Ventilate rooms frequently, and wear a mask. Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
November 27, 2024 at 12:28 PM
This is public health at its best. In 30 seconds - 'SARS-CoV-2 continues to mutate. You will continue to be reinfected. The risk of #LongCovid increases with each infection. Ventilate rooms frequently, and wear a mask. Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
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“A new cost-benefit study in New Zealand finds that investments in cycling and walking facilities outweigh the costs of building them by 10 to 1. The research found that the most important economic benefits were health gains from use of active transport.” ebikes-international.com/new-study-in...
November 27, 2024 at 9:50 PM
“A new cost-benefit study in New Zealand finds that investments in cycling and walking facilities outweigh the costs of building them by 10 to 1. The research found that the most important economic benefits were health gains from use of active transport.” ebikes-international.com/new-study-in...
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South Australia bans political donations and gifts to MPs in ‘world-leading’ reform
South Australia bans political donations and gifts to MPs in ‘world-leading’ reform
Peter Malinauskas says the laws were not in his party’s best interest, but critics say it’ll mean more taxpayer dollars going to major parties
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“World-leading” laws banning political donations have passed the SA Parliament, but a democracy expert says they deliver millions of dollars from the public purse to the major parties without justification.
The state Labor government secured support from the Liberal Party, Greens and other members of the crossbench to pass the Electoral (Accountability and Integrity) Amendment Bill 2024 on Wednesday night.
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November 28, 2024 at 3:34 AM
South Australia bans political donations and gifts to MPs in ‘world-leading’ reform
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The largest sailing cargo ship primarily propelled by wind is carrying 1000 tonnes of champagne, cognac and other goods across the Atlantic on its very first ocean voyage.
Such ships could help the maritime industry cut its carbon emissions in the years ahead.
www.newscientist.com/article/2445...
Such ships could help the maritime industry cut its carbon emissions in the years ahead.
www.newscientist.com/article/2445...
World's largest sailing cargo ship makes first transatlantic voyage
The largest sailing cargo ship in existence is on its maiden voyage across the Atlantic Ocean, demonstrating a carbon footprint 10 times smaller than that of a container ship
www.newscientist.com
August 30, 2024 at 6:14 PM
The largest sailing cargo ship primarily propelled by wind is carrying 1000 tonnes of champagne, cognac and other goods across the Atlantic on its very first ocean voyage.
Such ships could help the maritime industry cut its carbon emissions in the years ahead.
www.newscientist.com/article/2445...
Such ships could help the maritime industry cut its carbon emissions in the years ahead.
www.newscientist.com/article/2445...