Senses and science aid kelp forest and abalone rescue effort
A coastal awareness piece explains how warming waters and an urchin plague devastate kelp forests, endangering North Coast abalone. It highlights Nova Center for Marine Sciences efforts in Fort Bragg to fund divers, monitor removal plots, and test methods including smashing urchins and underwater vacuum cleaning, aided by drones and sensors.
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California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Nova Center For Marine Sciences
Fort Bragg
Novo Center
Noyo Center
Noyocenter.org
Noyo
New Year's safety plea from Ukiah police chief
Chief Chris Dewey urges sober driving and fatigue awareness during holidays. He cites DUI costs over 2700 and fatigue crash risks per AAA, urges designated drivers, taxis, or Uber, and announces UPD officer vacancies for 2025.
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No magic bullet for dementia prevention study finds
A large analysis finds no proven methods to prevent cognitive decline or Alzheimer's. Diets, brain games, vitamins, or drugs showed little to no effect. only standard medical care like exercise and blood pressure control offer potential, but evidence remains weak. The study urges earlier, long term prevention research.
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Mary Butler
Minnesota
Eric B. Larson
Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute
Seattle
Howard Fink
Minneapolis
Annals of Internal Medicine
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