Lauriel
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Birds, trees, cats, early music, and other stuff.
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New research by a team from Princeton University has revealed a surprising trick in which birds use black and white feathers to make their colors even more vivid. (via @us.theconversation.com)
Birds use hidden black and white feathers to make themselves more colourful
A secret under-layer explains why songbirds' colourful feathers look so damn good.
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September 25, 2025 at 9:15 PM
New research by a team from Princeton University has revealed a surprising trick in which birds use black and white feathers to make their colors even more vivid. (via @us.theconversation.com)
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New U.S. homes are set to get pricier under President Trump’s tariffs on building materials.
An NBC News analysis estimates costs could rise by over $4,000 per mid-range home —well below the $10,900 estimate from the Home Builders Association.
Neither includes labor costs.
nbcnews.to/464yslP
An NBC News analysis estimates costs could rise by over $4,000 per mid-range home —well below the $10,900 estimate from the Home Builders Association.
Neither includes labor costs.
nbcnews.to/464yslP
July 14, 2025 at 8:33 PM
New U.S. homes are set to get pricier under President Trump’s tariffs on building materials.
An NBC News analysis estimates costs could rise by over $4,000 per mid-range home —well below the $10,900 estimate from the Home Builders Association.
Neither includes labor costs.
nbcnews.to/464yslP
An NBC News analysis estimates costs could rise by over $4,000 per mid-range home —well below the $10,900 estimate from the Home Builders Association.
Neither includes labor costs.
nbcnews.to/464yslP
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In less than a week, there were at least four 1-in-1,000-year rainfall events across the U.S. — intense deluges that are thought to have roughly a 0.1% chance of happening in any given year.
nbcnews.to/44rYXAy
Illinois credit: mslinnie.jefferson
nbcnews.to/44rYXAy
Illinois credit: mslinnie.jefferson
July 11, 2025 at 7:33 PM
In less than a week, there were at least four 1-in-1,000-year rainfall events across the U.S. — intense deluges that are thought to have roughly a 0.1% chance of happening in any given year.
nbcnews.to/44rYXAy
Illinois credit: mslinnie.jefferson
nbcnews.to/44rYXAy
Illinois credit: mslinnie.jefferson
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Trump has pissed off ... the Quakers! Yes, you heard correctly. The Quakers have sued Trump’s DHS for allowing ICE raids in places of worship.
January 28, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Trump has pissed off ... the Quakers! Yes, you heard correctly. The Quakers have sued Trump’s DHS for allowing ICE raids in places of worship.
