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First woman deputy head of UK military wants less hierarchical behaviour in the forces
The Independent via Yahoo News· 29 minutes agoShe was the author of the Army Race Action Plan which sough to embrace greater diversity. General...
Scientists reveal mysterious origin of Baobab trees, Rafiki's home in 'The Lion King' : Short Wave
NPR· 5 hours agoScientists recognize eight distinct baobab species, adapted for dry climates and providing food,...
Sycamore Gap tree - latest: Man pleads not guilty to charges as damage valued at more than £620,000
The Independent via Yahoo News· 2 days agoTwo men have appeared in court in connection with the felling of the Sycamore Gap tree - which has...
Beetles killing more trees in Washington, likely due to drought
Washington State Standard via Yahoo News· 19 hours agoWashington had fewer dead or dying trees last year, but beetles that feed on dry trees caused...
Texas power outage map: Severe storms leave nearly 800,000 homes, businesses without power
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 9 minutes agoSevere storms hit southeastern Texas on Thursday, killing four people, downing trees and knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of homes in the Houston area and surrounding areas. Houston ...
This week in science: baobab trees, lizard-inspired building and stretching eyeballs
NPR· 14 hours agoNPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Regina Barber and Emily Kwong of Short Wave about the origins of baobab trees, lizard-inspired construction, and why outside play is beneficial for kids' eyesight.
Fallen tree blocks roadway
WGAL 8 Susquehanna Valley· 3 hours agoWJHL NEWS EIGHT BEGINS WITH BREAKING NEWS. THE PUSH TO RECLASSIFY MARIJUANA AS A LESS DANGEROUS DRUG, THE POTENTIAL IMPACT THAT COULD HAVE ON MEDICAL...
Floods could hit Gulf Coast after storms kill at least 4 in Houston, damage buildings and cut power...
CNN.com· 2 hours agoStorms battered Texas and Louisiana late Thursday and early Friday with destructive winds and...
Severe storms kill at least 4 in Houston
FOX 8 Cleveland· 28 minutes agoFast-moving thunderstorms pummeled southeastern Texas for the second time this month, killing at least four people, blowing out windows in high-rise...
Mysterious origin of the "tree of life" revealed
CBS News via Yahoo News· 22 hours agoThe "grotesque" baobab tree has long been known as the "tree of life" for its ability to create and maintain its own ecosystem in arid regions. Since the...
