The Australian city of Sydney has installed over 100 nest boxes to serve as homes in place of the wildlife sanctuaries destroyed amid land clearing, urbanisation, and other human impacts. Nest boxes—designed for animals to roost, nest, rear their young, and use as a temporary shelter from poor weather—provide much-needed accommodation for Sydney’s other “housing…
Australia Installs 100 Nest Boxes to Nurture Native Species in Its Most Populated City
May 24, 2023
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Over 100 Nest Boxes Installed to Nurture Native Species in Australia’s Most Populous City
May 24, 2023
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The Australian city of Sydney has installed over 100 nest boxes to serve as homes in place of the wildlife sanctuaries destroyed amid land clearing, urbanisation, and other human impacts. Nest boxes—designed for animals to roost, nest, rear their young, and use as a temporary shelter from poor weather—provide much-needed accommodation for Sydney’s other “housing…
How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Wednesday
Wall Street fell again, part of a worldwide swoon for stocks as worries about the economy pile higher. The S&P 500 fell 0.7 percent Wednesday after House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Republicans and Democrats remain far apart in efforts to prevent a default on the U.S. government’s debt. The main U.S. stock index is on…
Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold, and Other Commodities (May 24)
May 24, 2023
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Benchmark U.S. crude oil for July delivery rose $1.43 to $74.34 a barrel Wednesday. Brent crude for July delivery rose $1.52 to $78.36 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for June delivery rose 6 cents to $2.72 a gallon. June heating oil rose 5 cents to $2.41 a gallon. June natural gas rose 8 cents to $2.40…
Antioxidants May Lower Radiation Risk From Medical Imaging
The use of medical imaging tests that emit ionizing radiation (high energy radiation which causes electrons to separate from their atoms or molecules) has skyrocketed in recent years, leading more doctors and patients to question not only whether certain tests are being overused, but also whether the damage caused by exposure to ionizing radiation can…
A Green Sauce for Dipping, Dressing, Drizzling
The essence of a green goddess sauce is (surprise!) an abundance of fresh green herbs. It’s a light, bright, and refreshing dip, dressing, or crema. Precisely which herbs you use in the sauce is dependent upon your taste, garden, and refrigerator. Suffice to say that you should use what you like, and do not skimp….
You Can Grow Your Own Corn—and There’s Way More Than Sweet Corn
It’s just a specialized kind of grass. That horticultural description applies to almost all grains, but corn is the only one that home gardeners revere, the only one grown for fresh use—in fact, the only grain commonly found in home gardens period. Does the average American homeowner grow rice or wheat? No. But corn is…
Grilled Potato Salad
Packed with herbs and dressed with a tangy shallot-mustard vinaigrette, this grilled potato salad makes a delicious summer side dish for your next picnic or potluck. It also keeps better than potato salad made with mayonnaise. Makes about 6 servings For the Potatoes 1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes Finely ground real salt Extra-virgin olive…
Picnic Perfect: Tips, Tricks, and 3 Crowd-Pleasing Salads for a Memorable Outdoor Feast
There is something undeniably enchanting about gathering with loved ones amid nature’s embrace, armed with wicker baskets and gingham blankets, ready to revel in the sunshine and warm weather. From a jumble of salads to sliced watermelon dripping with sweet juice, the art of the picnic is a stalwart American tradition. Here are a few…
Red Fruit Salad
Vanilla simple syrup gives this easy red fruit salad a little bit of sweetness, while toasted almonds give it depth. You can use just about any fruit you like, but strawberries, cherries, and raspberries work best. Since this recipe only calls for 1/3 cup of the simple syrup, you can store the extra in the…
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