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XPRIZE Rainforest finalists competing for prestigious conservation award.

XPRIZE Rainforest finalists competing for prestigious conservation award.

The XPRIZE Foundation, based in California, is known for organizing competitions to promote innovation in various sectors, including health and energy. Recently, the foundation announced the six finalists for its rainforest biodiversity competition, known as XPRIZE Rainforest. This competition aims to develop technologies that can map biodiversity in rainforests and offers a prize of $10 million. To learn more about …

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USGS seeks dead butterflies and moths for collection.

USGS seeks dead butterflies and moths for collection.

Scientists Seek Deceased Butterflies, Moths, and Skippers for Research Collection In an effort to understand the decline of insect populations and identify contaminants and environmental factors, scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) are urging individuals to contribute to The Lepidoptera Research Collection by mailing in deceased butterflies, moths, and skippers. The Importance of Citizen Science and Specimen Collections Julie …

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City leaders reassure business owners about purple parking zones.

City leaders reassure business owners about purple parking zones.

Concerns over Purple Parking Zones in Pittsburgh Leaders in Pittsburgh have addressed the concerns of business owners regarding the implementation of purple parking zones across the city. On Monday, KDKA-TV interviewed a business owner in Squirrel Hill who shared their worries about the new purple curbs. Following this, on Tuesday, KDKA-TV took the concerns raised by citizens and business owners …

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City leaders reassure business owners about purple parking zones.

City leaders reassure business owners about purple parking zones.

Concerns Over Purple Parking Zones in Pittsburgh Leaders addressed business owners’ concerns surrounding the purple parking zones popping up across Pittsburgh. Business Owners Speak Out On Monday, KDKA-TV talked to a business owner in Squirrel Hill about the new purple curbs. On Tuesday, KDKA-TV took the concerns of citizens and business owners to city leaders. Confusion for Coin Shop Owner …

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