British survey supports sixth extinction theory in Britain
An England Wales Scotland survey with over 20000 volunteers found major declines in birds butterflies and native plants supporting the idea humans are driving the Earth into a sixth mass extinction Major butterflies dropped up to 71 percent since 1970 82 and 1968 1971 bird counts declined by about two surveys and native plants fell about 28 percent over 40 years Researchers warn extinctions occurred across Britain’s ecosystems.
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Wisconsin city bans high tech softball bats
Racine Wisconsin and other communities outlaw the new lightweight bats called lighting sticks citing safety concerns after reports of bones bruises and head injuries from powerful hits. City official Jeff McDorman notes bats can add distance but the risks led to the ban.
Iowa City Cedar Rapids softball programs align with ASA bans
Cedar Rapids and Iowa City recreation departments follow Amateur Softball Association of America guidelines banning 14 bat models, with Iowa leagues allowed to adjust rules before tournaments. McDorman cites Milwaukee research showing some composite metal bats gain power after 250 to 500 hits, affecting performance.
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Martian blueberries revealed as hematite by Opportunity rover
Scientists analyze hematite spherules across Meridiani Planum after Opportunity rover spent 53 days in a small crater. The iron bearing mineral indicates past water, suggesting widespread watery conditions on mars.
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Closest asteroid flyby detected near Earth by astronomers
A 100-foot asteroid named 2004FH passed 26,500 miles from Earth at 4 08 p m Central time in what scientists call the closest approach ever detected. NASA and the Minor Planet Center tracked the object after initial detection in New Mexico and Cambridge mass by the Space Guard Survey Program begun in 1998.
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