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Ice Age woolly mammoth found likely butchered by hunters

Ice Age woolly mammoth found likely butchered by hunters

By Stephen Beech A recently discovered woolly mammoth was likely butchered by Ice Age hunters around 25,000 years ago, according to new research. They even used one of the rib bones as a cutting board, scientists say. The remains — including an "exceptionally well-preserved" nearly 2.5-

Fishermen advocate begins campaign against offshore wind, ‘industrializing’ of the ocean

(The Center Square ) – The New England Fishermen’s Stewardship Association began a campaign to bring attention to what it says is a radical climate activism’s "industrializing" of the ocean through green energy agendas and the disastrous effect such objectives have on commercial fishermen’s livelihoods. President of

Glaciers and ancient humans moved Stonehenge stone 400 miles

Glaciers and ancient humans moved Stonehenge stone 400 miles

By Dean Murray Stonehenge's altar stone was likely transported more than 400 miles through a mix of glacial movement and human endeavor, according to new research. The story of the stone at the heart of the megalith structure on Salisbury Plain has been widely debated. Now, researchers say

Hottest Junes in Montana since 1895

Hottest Junes in Montana since 1895

Hottest Junes in Montana since 1895 In 2022, the continental United States experienced its third hottest July since 1895, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, while 20 states saw one of their 10 hottest days in the same month. The year prior, July marked the hottest

What is El Niño? Here’s what to know

What is El Niño? Here’s what to know

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has issued a warning that there is an 80% likelihood that we'll see an El Niño event between June and August, and a 90% likelihood after that. The UN is now urging all countries to bolster early warning systems after confirming the onset

100-year-old oak tree saved despite damaging woman’s house

100-year-old oak tree saved despite damaging woman’s house

By Filipa Gaspar A 100-year-old oak tree has been saved from being chopped down despite causing damage to a woman's home. Homeowner Jessica Ohren applied for permission to remove the tree, stating that it has caused "clear evidence of subsidence-related damage." Ohren'

FishCast launches in Bozeman to track drought risk for trout rivers

BOZEMAN, Mont. — Montana State University (MSU) has launched a new online tool to help forecast how drought could affect trout populations and fishing access on Montana’s blue-ribbon rivers. MSU developed FishCast with the U.S. Geological Survey, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks and NOAA’s National Integrated Drought