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Article 12 :

These endangered bats are being killed by the thousands.

Fruit foxes called Mauritian are in being of extinct. Since 2015, the government has killed more than 50,000 flying foxes, reducing the population of the endangered bats to likely fewer than 30,000.This is happening because they cause significant damage to the plantations, and are necessary to protect fruit growers’ crops.Flying foxes are ecological keystones. As they feast on fruit, they pollinate flowers and scatter seeds, ensuring that forests can thrive.“Their ecological role is enormous. All these trees are dependent on this one little endangered bat that the government is massacring. So, if these bats are gonna be extinct we could see that many trees in the future will disappear and that is a bad impact in the world because trees is a important resource we use daily. In Australia and Thailand there is a strategy being used trees can be protected from flying foxes with netting. This maybe helping the plantations grow but it is still not good enough becuase they can eat the fruits through the holes of the net.

Souce : https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2019/03/endangered-bats-killed-in-mauritius/ 


Article 11 :
     Veggie-eating shark surprises scientists     

Whale-sharks are huge sea animals that consume tons of food.While previous studies had found seaweed in whale shark stomachs. The research team, led by University of Tokyo biologist Alex Wyatt, did some studies. “To determine what the animals eat, the research team measured the different forms, or isotopes, of key atoms like nitrogen and carbon in the blood and tissue samples”.Shark whales has massive body and it must consume a lot of food to satisfy its hunger. But the researchers found that the beasts can also go for four months or more without eating. That’s probably because they don’t eat while on the move. But it could be possible that algal material could provide a food source when other prey are limited. The animals are using a lot of nutrients from the algae they consume, which could suggest a more vegetarian diet can happen.

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2019/02/whale-sharks-eat-algae-omnivores/




Source : https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2019/02/whale-sharks-eat-algae-omnivores/ Source: https://www.popsci.com/cold-weather-climate-change - - - - -


Article 10 : 

   Can the Ocean Feed a Growing World?

At the FAO, Agostini says the organization is optimistically planning to create more sustainable ocean practices while drastically increasing fish as a food source over the next 18 years. As a food source, fish can be a key source of protein. Just 150 grams of fish can provide the average adult with over half of their daily protein requirement. In 2016, fisheries yielded 171 million tons of fish for consumption. By 2030, that number is expected to reach 201 million tons. Eighty-five percent of high seas fishing is done by China, Spain, Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea. Who knows maybe the ocean can feed the growing world.

Source:https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/2018/08/news-fisheries-aquaculture-food-security/

Article 9: 

         Humans Cause Over 95 Percent of California Wildfires.
            Many humans are the cause of wildfire. Forrest Clark was arrested in connection to the Holy Fire, the name given to a group of several different wildfires that have blazed through forests in southern California. Everything from items with small sparks like cigarette butts to more ostentatious flames like fireworks have started large fires. Although, some wilfires are the cause of  lightning strikes or other natural conditions but thats just 5 percent of the fire that stated in the state. In addition to the Holy Fire and Cranston Fire, California is also experiencing the largest fire in the state's history—the Mendocino Complex Fire. All in all, humans are the cause of destruction to the forest in california and all around the world.

Source :https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/2018/08/news-california-wildfire-arson-human-cause/

Article 8: 

        For young football players, too much water can be just as bad as not enough     
           Drinking to much water ,and not enough can be just as harmful as it is for yound football players. Young football players will drink a large amount of water cause they dont want dehydration. However, drinking abundant of water can lead to Hyponatremia. Hyponatremia is caused by drinking too much water or sports drinks, which dilutes blood salt levels below the normal range, and can cause all cells in the body to swell. For example, over the last four years, two high school football players have died during August football practice from overhydrating - a medical condition known as exercise-associated hyponatremia. As a result, being over hydrated and hyponatremia it a worst situation to be in. Make sure to drink the right amount of water and not to over do your self.

Source: https://www.popsci.com/hydration-football-players

Article 7: 

        Lemurs May Be Making Medicine Out of Millipedes
           Lemurs uses the milipedes for medicine. Milipedes produce an array of toxic secretions; the toxic chemicals millipedes produce is called benzoquinone, a substance which has been proven to have insecticidal and antimicrobial propertie. The millipedes sprays ot defensive chemiclas such as cyanide. Lemurs bit the millipede gently and than the mellipede release the toxic chemical, which lemurs use to massaging it into the fur around her tail and sex organsl. Lemurs do so in order to repel insects and keep maleria carrying mosqutioes carrying at bay. Lemurs have their own way of getting around and is very interesting.

Source: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2018/08/lemurs-millipedes-medicine-madagascar-news/

Article 6: 

         TWO PEOPLE GOT RAT LUNGWORM FROM EATING RAW CENTIPEDES. COULD YOU BE NEXT? 
           Rat lungworm is dangerous because it can go in the human body. A rat lungworm, the parasitic roundworm that causes angiostrongyliasis (the scientific name for the disease) lives inside rat lungs, specifically inside the pulmonary blood vessels. A mother and son had eaten raw centipedes mistaken for their cerebrospinal fluid. They both had gotten alot of  headaches, and therefor went to the hospital. Rat lungworms can someimes cause meningitis, most people with meningitis also have much more serious symptoms. Many report nausea, vomiting, fever, abnormal sensations in the arms and legs, and changes to vision. As the disease progresses, some people can develop other neurological problems and can even die, In sever cases/symptoms. but some dont get meningitis they would get like headches or a stiffle neck. This rat lunworm dieseas has traveld from Asia and the Carribean to U.S. It is important to not to eat raw insects or bugs.  You wont know the outcomnes if you get this dieseas will you?

Source: https://www.popsci.com/rat-lungworm-eating-raw-centipedes

Article 5: 

     Should You Let a Shrimp Clean Your Teeth?
           Cleaner shrimp eat parasites and dead skin off fish. But when human divers approach them the shrimp are happy to clean them up, too. Shrimp have very poor vision, he says, which might explain why they don’t shy away from human clients. There is a secret code that prevent the cleaner shrimp form cecoming a meal, the fish turns darker signal shrimp they want cleaning, not dinner. Dont hold your breath cause if you do it can increase the risk for decompression sickness, known as “the bends". It is quite interseting for the cleaner shrimp to clean your teeth.

Source: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2018/07/shrimp-clean-teeth-scuba-diver-video-news/

Article 4: 

           What's Killing All the Raccoons in Central Park ?
            Diseases that infects animals like raccoons, bats, foxes, and skunks,or in humans, kills the living thing. This dieseas is called Rabies. There has been 26 dead raccons between June 24 and July 21. Not only that, a girl/guy (gender was not specified) died a few blocks away from Central Park. There has been another theory that a disease called canine distemper. Therefor, there are diseases that are killing the raccoons in Central Park.

Source: https://www.popsci.com/whats-killing-raccoons-in-central-park

Article 3: 

        Sleep Trackers
         Sleep trackers probably won't help you sleep any better. In order for a human body to function optimally, studies show you need to get 8 hours of slumber. Sleep is the key in early every in the body to thrive, and recover. sleep trackers don't provide valuable data about how good someone felt. Giving details like your physical activities and how much you ate or drank, what kind of temperature were you surrounded by hot or cold, this information gives helps a lot you see because this could be the cause of bad sleeping or something. Therefore, try to get enough rest and don't worry about the sleep tracker do your best in what you can.
Source : https://www.popsci.com/sleep-trackers-health

Article 2: 

       Think Twice Before Diving Into a Pool
         Pool water has many negative side effects. You're likely to get sick from the pathogen in the pool water than in natural body water. Pool water has chlorine, which is deficient for our skins, lungs, and controls the growth of such unwelcome bacteria as E-coli and Giarda. The fact that many, many people seem to get sick from hotel pool water than beaches is because of from the gas and chemicals in the water. There were 493 outbreaks caused by treated recreational water ( pool water, hot tub, or the spa ) from 2000 to 2014 resulting in 27,219 cases and eight deaths. If you must you must go to the pool, at least try to go to a hot tub instead.

Article 1: 

          Sunburns
       There some remedies that actually work for sunburn. The best thing to do to prevent yourself from getting it in the first place is to wear sunscreen at all times when there is sun outside. You better apply the sunscreen onto your open skin and also wear protective clothing. A sunburn causes when the sun's UV light damages the cells inside your skin. As a result, the skin dies in a process known as apoptosis. You may not notice the sunburn but, after an hour or so it will probably eventually become red, hot and irritating. Applying a cool compress for 15 minute intervals throughout the rest of the day or taking a cool shower. So just cool and moisturize your burned skin.