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Four black bear cubs at Woburn Safari Park in Bedfordshire, England, were treated to a unique enrichment activity - a swan pedalo ride!

Heavy rains created a small lake in their enclosure, and park keepers decided to place a swan pedalo on the water. The bears, named Harvard, Maple, Colorado, and Aspen, were immediately curious about the new object and wasted no time climbing aboard.

This enrichment activity is designed to stimulate the bears' natural foraging behaviors and keep their minds and bodies active. While a swan boat might not be a typical element in a bear's habitat, it proved to be a big hit with these curious cubs!

Summary

Thai customs officials arrested six Indian nationals at Bangkok airport for trying to smuggle 87 animals, including an endangered red panda, snakes, parrots, and monitor lizards. The animals were hidden in their checked luggage and they were all headed to Mumbai. This incident highlights Thailand's role as a wildlife smuggling hub, with animals often destined for China and Vietnam, but increasingly India as well.

From: https://www.tumblr.com/memeuplift/732625248536723456/2024-chevrolet-trax?source=share

Key Points

• Arnav Kapur developed AlterEgo, a headset that allows users to search the internet using thought
• The device picks up brain signals associated with words and uses them to query the internet
• It can answer questions, solve math problems, and access information discreetly and silently.
• Beyond personal use, it aims to help people with speech disorders like ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) and MS (multiple sclerosis).

Media Lab Links

• https://www.media.mit.edu/articles/a-breakthrough-device-that-combines-mind-and-machine/
• https://www.media.mit.edu/articles/an-mit-researcher-demonstrated-how-we-can-now-search-the-internet-through-a-wearable-sticker/

Summary

Skip the dubious memory pills, says a leading scientist. Instead, focus on plant protein from nuts, beans, and whole grains to keep your aging brain healthy. The Nurses' Health Study shows women who eat more plant protein have sharper minds and better overall health. Snack on nuts, swap meat for lentils, and add berries like blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries to your diet. They're packed with antioxidants and beneficial compounds that support brain function. Regular berry consumption is linked to better performance on memory tests.

Bug:

Affected versions 12.23.1-12.72.0 (May 2022-Feb 2024) with split tunneling feature.

Impact:

Exposed visited domains to user's ISP, potentially leaking browsing history.

Affected users:

Windows users with active split tunneling (about 1%).

Fix:

Upgrade to version 12.73.0 (removes split tunneling temporarily).

Alternatives:

Disable split tunneling or use ExpressVPN version 10.

Note:

All other traffic and content remain encrypted.

What happened:

In February 2022, the Felicity Ace cargo ship carrying over 4,000 luxury cars caught fire in the North Atlantic. The fire raged for days and eventually the ship sank, taking the entire cargo (worth $401 million) with it. All 22 crew members were safely rescued.

Cause of the fire:

The exact cause is unknown, but electric vehicle batteries onboard are suspected to be a contributing factor. Lithium-ion batteries in EVs can be difficult to extinguish and pose explosion risks, making firefighting challenging.

Environmental impact:

Over 2,000 tons of oil, fuel, and other pollutants spilled into the Azores' marine ecosystem. Sunken car batteries and fuel tanks pose a significant threat to marine life and the ecosystem.

Additional details:

The ship was carrying high-end vehicles like Porsches, Audis, Bentleys, and Lamborghinis. This incident raises concerns about the safety of transporting EVs by sea and the potential environmental impact.