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Though often shrouded in mystery and fear due to an unwarranted fear-mongering culture, snakes are some of the most fascinating creatures on Earth. Some species are well known and widespread, while others are so rare that even experts rarely see them.These rare snakes are often the target of conservation efforts as habitat loss, climate change and human activities may threaten their existence. We explore nine of the world's rarest snakes, shedding light on these elusive snakes and the unique characteristics that make them so special.The rarest snake in the world St. Lucia Racer (Erythrolampurs ornatus)The St. Lucia Racer is considered…

image: Visualizing the situation around 3700 B.C. Show more Credits: Hofheim City Magistrate; LEIZA-Leibniz-Zentrum für Archäologie, Architectura Virtualis 2020 www.leiza.de/kapellenberg (Vienna, 26 August 2024) – Since the end of the last ice age, human population growth has not been uniform, but has been characterized by periods of rapid increase followed by abrupt decline. The reasons behind these fluctuations are still only partially understood. Previous work by CSH scientists Peter Turchin and Daniel Conder, and a team of international collaborators, demonstrated that social conflicts, rather than or in addition to environmental factors, may have had a major impact on these patterns.…

Really supportIndependent journalismClick here for detailsCloseOur mission is to provide unbiased, fact-based journalism that holds power accountable and exposes the truth.Every donation counts, whether it's $5 or $50.Support us to deliver journalism without purpose.The world's oldest man, John Tinniswood, has turned 112 in a care home in Southport, Merseyside.Mr Tinniswood, who was born in Liverpool on August 26, 1912, the day the Titanic sank, became the world's oldest man in April and says he attributes his longevity to “pure luck”.When asked how it felt to be 112 years old, he told Guinness World Records (GWR): “To be honest, it doesn't…

I know I've said it already, but I need to say it again: Every construction company needs to improve the way they run their business. If they don't, they'll fall behind their competitors. If they don't, they might not be able to outbid anyone else and they might be forced to go out of business. Who doesn't want that to happen?Technology TransferOn the other hand, upgrading technology, upgrading employees, and shifting operations to be more efficient overall will lower costs and get the job done faster. However, this requires a significant investment from management. It also carries the risk that…

College Football Picks Week 1 Part 2 (Episode 2076) Men (@GamblingPodcast) plus University Experience Colby Dant (Follow) previews the first week of the college football season. If you are looking for college football predictions for 8/31/24, this is the show for you. The College Football Predictions Week 1 2024 episode covers all college football games on August 31, the opening day of the college football season. If you are looking for free college football predictions, we recommend subscribing to our 1-year college football betting tips. College Football Week 1 Odds Time Team Spread Moneyline Total 8/31 9:00 AM Virginia Tech…

Chachamaru Asia-Pacific stock markets fell on Wednesday as investors cautiously waited for Nvidia's earnings report, a key event for the AI ​​industry. Markets also reacted to data showing Australia's monthly CPI reading for July beat expectations. Japan (NKY:IND) -0.02% . The Nikkei stock average fell on Wednesday, with the Japanese yen trading around 144 yen to the dollar, hovering near a three-week high. In addition, Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino said the bank would adjust the level of monetary easing if its economic and price outlooks come true. China (SHCOMP), -0.47% : The Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.3%…

(Bloomberg) — Deal activity in Asia-Pacific is set to rise over the coming quarters, driven by strength in markets such as India, Taiwan and Japan, as well as a strong deal pipeline from China, according to Jan Metzger, head of Citigroup Inc.’s Asia-Pacific investment banking division.Most read articles on Bloomberg”We continue to see a very busy time across Asia, particularly in Taiwan and India,” Metzger said in an interview on Bloomberg TV on Wednesday. “We're seeing a big increase in activity.”Metzger said demand is strong in India because the country is growing rapidly, while in Taiwan new technology companies are…

A controversial bill that would regulate how AI models are developed and trained is inching closer to becoming law in California, frustrating many in the field.California's Senate Bill 1047 would require AI companies developing models costing more than $100 million to build robust safety frameworks into those models. The technology industry, many of whose companies are based in Silicon Valley, is reportedly debating how the bill will affect their operations. SB 1047 would require AI developers to include kill switches, conduct annual audits for safety compliance, and prohibit the creation, use, or distribution of potentially dangerous models.Elon Musk, developer of…

Visualisation of the situation around 3700 BC. Credits: Hofheim City Magistrate; LEIZA-Leibniz-Zentrum für Archäologie, Architectura Virtualis 2020 www.leiza.de/kapellenberg Since the end of the last ice age, human population growth has been uneven, characterized by periods of rapid growth followed by periods of rapid decline. The reasons behind these fluctuations are still only partially understood. Previous research by CSH scientists Peter Turchin and Daniel Conder, along with an international team, has demonstrated that social conflict, rather than or in addition to environmental factors, may have had a major impact on these patterns. Now, they have added another piece to the puzzle.…

Our Agencies of the Year competition might be best known for the baubles it bestows at the annual SABRE Awards ceremonies, but I often view the process as an invaluable means of taking the current temperature of the various regional PR industries that we cover.It is qualitative research, no doubt. Yet, the findings can often be counter-intuitive, predicting a downturn before it happens — for example — or illuminating new opportunities and avenues for PR agency investment. A focus group of sorts, but a more focused one than most, given the profile of participants — leaders of some of the…