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September 1, 2022

Drought on China’s Yangtze River Exposes 600-Year-Old Buddhist Statues

It's no secret that the world is getting hotter. With climate change comes many negative consequences, including drought. Summer 2022 has been particularly dry for some regions. As waters of rivers and reservoirs recede, long obscured archeological and historical treasures are emerging. Among these are a trio of 600-year-old Buddhist statues previously submerged on an island reef in the Yangtze River known as Foyeliang, near the Chinese city of Chongqing.

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August 30, 2022

17-Year-Old Invents Low-Cost Machine Learning Software That Can Detect Elephant Poachers

Despite conservationists’ efforts, animal poaching continues to devastate vulnerable species. So, when New Yorker Anika Puri came across ivory jewelry at a market in India four years ago, she felt inspired to do her part in stopping elephant hunting. The solution: she invented a low-cost machine learning software that can detect poachers in real time with 91% accuracy. Discovering the numerous ivory objects in Mumbai was the catalyst for her project.

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August 16, 2022

Robin Williams’ Children Honor Their Father on the 8th Anniversary of His Death

It has been eight years since the passing of legendary actor and comedian Robin Williams. After struggling with his physical and mental health, he died by suicide at the age of 63, leaving behind his wife and two children. This year, on the anniversary of his death, Williams' son Zak and his daughter Zelda shared some heartfelt words dedicated to their father.

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August 3, 2022

RIP Nichelle Nichols: Celebrating the Activist and Actress Who Played Lt. Uhura on ‘Star Trek’

Some stars shine brighter than others. In the 1960s, Nichelle Nichols was a luminary of the small screen, gracing households around the country as Lieutenant Uhura of the U.S.S. Enterprise on the beloved TV series Star Trek. But more than just a talented actress and singer, Nichols was an inspiring icon as a Black woman starring in a prominent role on a hit series.

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