Climate crisis and global warming are changing our environment in not a good way and a few animals might be adapting to it already. A study conducted by Walla Walla University, in a collaboration with researchers from La Sierra University, studied how the changing nature of oceans with rising temperature is affecting octopuses. The study published in the Physiological and Biochemical Zoology Journal by University of Chicago Press Journals is titled, ‘Impact of Short- and Long-Term Exposure to Elevated Seawater Pco2 on Metabolic Rate and Hypoxia Tolerance in Octopus rubescens’. A team of four scientists studied how ocean acidification, which is the process of rising carbon dioxide levels in seawater, is affecting the metabolism of octopuses. The team comprised scientists from Department of Biological Sciences of Walla Walla University, Kirt L. Onthank, Lloyd A. Trueblood, Taylir Schrock-Duff and Lydia G. Kore. For their study, scientists used octopus rubescens, which is a small … [Read more...] about Octopuses are Already Adapting Climate Change and Rising Levels of CO2 in Ocean: Study
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Blaze destroys landmark restaurant in Detroit’s Midtown
This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 5 DETROIT (AP) — Fire destroyed a landmark restaurant and brewpub Friday in Midtown Detroit, but spared the neighboring Third Man Records store owned by musician Jack White as well as Shinola's flagship watch store. No one was inside Traffic Jam & Snug at the time of the blaze and the restaurant was believed to be a total loss, according to fire officials. “Such sad news. The Cass Corridor institution ‘Traffic Jam and Snug Restaurant’ suffers a total loss fire,” White, a singer and songwriter wrote Friday on Instagram. “My heart and support goes out to them and their workers for this loss." The Detroit-born performer founded The White Stripes. He opened the Third Man Records store in 2015 and launched a vinyl record pressing plant there in 2017. The blaze did not spread to the record store, the Shinola store or other nearby businesses. Detroit Fire Community … [Read more...] about Blaze destroys landmark restaurant in Detroit’s Midtown
NRA convention 2022 attendees—Full list of Republicans appearing in Texas
A number of Republicans are still scheduled to attend a National Rifle Association event in Houston, Texas, just days after the Uvalde school shooting. The NRA Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) Leadership Forum will be held at the George R. Brown Convention Center from Friday to Sunday. The annual event by the pro-gun lobby group is being held as the debate on gun reform in the country has been reignited in the wake of the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School , which left 19 children and two teachers dead, as well as criticism of the influence the NRA has over lawmakers in the country. As with previous years, the NRA meeting will feature a number of Republicans as guest speakers, as well as the NRA's head, Wayne LaPierre, and Jason Ouimet, the executive director of the group's lobbying arm. The biggest name scheduled to speak is Donald Trump , who confirmed he will still be attending the event despite it being held just days after the Uvalde massacre. … [Read more...] about NRA convention 2022 attendees—Full list of Republicans appearing in Texas
The Dallas Stars Say They Will Continue To Play The National Anthem
The Dallas Stars will proudly continue to play the national anthem before games. The NBA has been consumed by chaos after Mark Cuban tried to end the song prior to games for the Mavericks, which the league ultimately ended up blocking. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football) The NBA bows down to China to kiss the dictatorship’s shoes, and then turns around and spits on America. It’s shameful and embarrassing. The Dallas Mavericks refusing to play the national anthem is just the latest reminder that fact. https://t.co/Y6VfRhZlya — David Hookstead (@dhookstead) February 10, 2021 However, there’s no question where the Stars stand. The team released a statement Wednesday afternoon announcing that the song will continue to be played before games. “As the only National Hockey League team in Texas, we are proud to represent our state and our country,” The Stars stated in part. You can read the full statement below. … [Read more...] about The Dallas Stars Say They Will Continue To Play The National Anthem
Dallas Stars Unveil Incredible Uniforms Featuring The Words ‘Come And Take It’
The Dallas Stars recently dropped some outstanding new uniforms. The stars unveiled their neon green and black uniforms for fans to see, and these things are absolutely incredible. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football) Not only are these uniforms incredibly badass, but they feature the words “Come And Take It” on them. Take a look below. View this post on Instagram Lone Star hockey ???? A post shared by Dallas Stars (@dallasstars) on Oct 28, 2020 at 8:51am PDT Generally speaking, I’m not a huge fan of changing up uniforms when it comes to hockey. I love it in football , but hockey is different. It’s a sport built on traditions, history and fans really buy into the idea of not changing anything. It’s just the nature of the beast. However, I’ll 100% make an exception here. Inspired by Dallas. pic.twitter.com/iRgpjT02lP — Dallas Stars … [Read more...] about Dallas Stars Unveil Incredible Uniforms Featuring The Words ‘Come And Take It’