Europe is racing to eradicate a crayfish that can reproduce without mating; in the Czech Republic, two newly detected populations are being targeted before they spread

Conservationists in Europe are racing to stop the next invasive species before it spreads European conservationists have started targeted eradication efforts against newly discovered populations of self-cloning marbled crayfish in the Czech Republic. They are trying to remove the species before it can spread through local waterways.The work in Moravia is part of a wider…

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James Pearce Jr. just got an 8-game suspension, but why did Rashee Rice, Stefon Diggs, and Tyreek Hill get off easier?

(Image via Getty: Stefon Diggs and Tyreek Hill) James Pearce Jr. just got hit with eight unpaid games for violating the NFL‘s personal conduct policy, stemming from a February arrest involving his ex-girlfriend. Meanwhile, three of the league’s biggest names have walked through very similar territory: domestic violence allegations, felony charges, actual arrests, and walked…

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Morocco is testing a ‘sponge’ pavement to replace black asphalt on roads in Marrakech and Agadir, can run up to 16°F cooler by itself

Morocco is testing a ‘sponge’ pavement that drains water and cools itself through evaporation. For decades, black asphalt has rolled on the roads but parts of Marrakech and Agadir are reportedly becoming testing grounds for this new surface that is deemed to be environmentally better.The idea will not only make roads feel less hot during…

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