An unlikely symbol of cooperation, the barn owl brings Arab and Israeli scientists together
A cross-border conservation project centered on barn owls is fostering cooperation between Israeli and Arab scientists, ...
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Christopher’s Great Outdoors: Bald Eagles
Although they have been our national symbol since 1782, bald eagles faced extinction at one point in time. Thanks to strategic conservation techniques, they have made a remarkable comeback. See ...
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For 250 Years, The Bald Eagle Wasn't Actually The National Bird (Until Now)
However, not so long ago, the bald eagle, the only eagle native to North America, was on the brink of extinction, seemingly ...
China is more in love with its pandas than ever. That’s complicated matters for Beijing
China’s successful rebranding of the giant panda has created an unexpected challenge for Beijing, as it aims to balance its ...
Bison return to Abilene Zoo
Abilene Zoo has announced the arrival of two American bison, bringing one of North America's most iconic species back to the Abilene community. Just one century ago, bison roamed the grasslands that ...
The Moon Is an Endangered Historic Site, One Nonprofit Says
The nonprofit World Monuments Fund (WMF) has announced its 2025 World Monuments Watch list. Read on for the full list. Teaser ...
Requiem for a groundhog
Nobody knew the officers were coming. They arrived in Milltown wearing bulletproof vests and guns tucked in their holsters as they rang the funeral home’s doorbell. John McNamara answered, quizzically ...
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Principles for the Conservation of Heritage Sites in China (Revised 2015)
Originally promulgated in 2000 by ICOMOS China with bilingual versions published in 2002 and 2004, the Principles for the Conservation of Heritage Sites in China were the first set of national ...
Boston City Hall designated as city's newest historic landmark
Boston City Hall, a hulking example of Brutalist architecture, is the newest site to be designated as a historic landmark in ...
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RIBA conservation course
RIBA Members get 20% off the RIBA CPD Programme, compared to non-members. Do you have a passion for conservation architecture? Do you want to develop specialist knowledge, skills and connections in ...
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Finally, the bald eagle is our national bird. Here is the history of the symbol
In 1782 the bald eagle was placed on the Great Seal of the United States and Americans just assumed it was our national bird − wrongly it turned out. While the U.S. had a national mammal (bison) and ...
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255-1963 - IEEE Standard Letter Symbols for Semiconductor Devices
Abstract: This Standard provides a uniform system of letter symbols for electrical quantities and parameters as applied to semiconductor devices. It is divided into three Sections: (1) electrical ...