I found this dessicated rat back in a corner of the warehouse while sweeping up pallet debris. Yikes! I wonder how long it's been there?

#WarehouseFind #UnexpectedDiscovery  #CleanupTime  #SweepingUp  #WarehouseLife  #MysteryCritter  #DustySurprises  #RodentRemains  #HiddenHistory  #OldAndForgotten

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#AntarcticIce #PolarResearch #FastestWarmingRegion #GlobalWarming #UnexpectedDiscovery

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/antartic-ice-melting-robot-warming-b2643948.html

The Independent
A robot got stuck under Antarctic ice years ago. Its data has now revealed an even bigger problem
By Julia Musto

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A robot got stuck under Antarctic ice years ago. Its data has now revealed an even bigger problem

Antarctica is one of the fastest-warming regions in the world

The Independent

Air pollution monitors have been accidentally harvesting wildlife DNA. They collect tiny particles of dust, pollen and animal cells from the air. This could provide a new way of monitoring biodiversity and conservation.

#airpollution #wildlifedna #unexpecteddiscovery

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2375624-air-pollution-monitors-have-been-accidentally-harvesting-wildlife-dna/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=HariTulsidas%2Fmagazine%2FArchetypes

Air pollution monitors have been accidentally harvesting wildlife DNA

DNA from plants’ and animals’ shed cells gets caught in air filters at pollution monitoring stations, providing a valuable source of data for tracking biodiversity

New Scientist