Articles for author: Sameen David

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The geometries of change and the value of being human

Helical Paths to Human Flourishing: Rethinking Structures and Value in an AI-Driven World

Indy Johar recently challenged conventional approaches to change and human worth, urging a shift from rigid frameworks to more fluid ones as artificial intelligence reshapes society. Why Linear Models Breed Fragility Why Linear Models Breed Fragility (Image Credits: Unsplash) Institutions today often followed a straight-line path toward predefined goals, aligning rules, incentives, and infrastructure accordingly. ...

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What You Have in Common With a Pigeon and Why It’s Causing Problems for You

Pigeons, Phones, and Persistent Habits: The Psychology Behind Our Screen Obsession

Smartphones have woven themselves into daily routines, prompting repetitive actions that mirror the conditioned responses of pigeons in psychological studies. A Startling Comparison From a Top Psychologist A Startling Comparison From a Top Psychologist (Image Credits: Pixabay) People behave exactly like pigeons, according to Peter Balsam, a professor of psychology at Barnard College. Balsam points ...

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Defying Winter's Grip

Turtles Beneath the Freeze: Winter Tracking in Snowy New England

New England – Deep into winter, with wetlands locked in ice and woodlands silenced by heavy snow, conservation teams at Zoo New England venture out to monitor turtles equipped with specialized radio transmitters. Defying Winter’s Grip Defying Winter’s Grip (Image Credits: Reddit) Staff members brave subzero temperatures and deep drifts to continue their work. Turtles ...

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Rare marten spotted in California

Trail Cameras Reveal Dozens of Endangered Humboldt Martens in Northern California

Northern California – Researchers recently captured images and genetic data from 46 Humboldt martens, offering fresh insights into one of the rarest mammals on the continent. Once Thought Extinct, Martens Stage Quiet Return Once Thought Extinct, Martens Stage Quiet Return (Image Credits: Flickr) Scientists once believed the Humboldt marten had vanished from California landscapes. The ...

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JWM: Florida bears thrive with space and protection

Florida Panhandle Black Bears Rebound Strongly Thanks to Habitat and Safeguards

Florida Panhandle – Black bears in the region’s Apalachicola area have experienced robust population growth over the past decade, fueled by dedicated conservation efforts. A Near-Extinction Story Turns Triumphant A Near-Extinction Story Turns Triumphant (Image Credits: Flickr) Florida black bears once roamed widely across the state but dwindled to just a few hundred individuals by ...

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The cost of compliance with the EUDR will limit its impact on reducing deforestation (commentary)

EUDR’s Compliance Hurdles: A Potential Roadblock to Curbing Global Deforestation

Agricultural expansion continues to devour tropical forests worldwide, exacerbating climate change through substantial greenhouse gas emissions from land clearance. Agriculture Fuels the Forest Crisis Agriculture Fuels the Forest Crisis (Image Credits: Imgs.mongabay.com) Nearly 90% of global deforestation traces back to agricultural activities, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Forest loss ...

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After logging bans, Australia turns to “forest thinning”. Does it reduce fire risk?

Australia Embraces Forest Thinning Amid Logging Bans: Effective Bushfire Shield?

Australia – States confront escalating bushfire threats through mechanical forest thinning, a practice gaining traction after native logging ended in key regions. Black Summer’s Lasting Echoes Drive Change Black Summer’s Lasting Echoes Drive Change (Image Credits: Imgs.mongabay.com) The 2019-20 Black Summer bushfires scorched millions of hectares and claimed dozens of lives, reshaping national conversations on ...

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The Eclipse Portal Is Open & Affects Each Zodiac Sign Differently From February 23 - March 1

Eclipse Portal Awakens: Zodiac-Specific Guidance for February 23 to March 1, 2026

The eclipse portal remains active from February 23 to March 1, 2026, delivering tailored cosmic influences to each zodiac sign following last week’s solar eclipse and ahead of the upcoming lunar one. Celestial Shifts Spotlight Friendships and Future Visions Celestial Shifts Spotlight Friendships and Future Visions (Image Credits: Unsplash) A potent energy transition defines this ...

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Saturn/Neptune between the Eclipses

Saturn-Neptune Conjunction in Aries: Dreams Take Shape After Recent Eclipse

Stargazers witnessed a rare celestial alignment on February 20, 2026, when Saturn and Neptune converged at the first degree of Aries, shortly following a solar eclipse in Aquarius. A Cosmic Collision at the Zodiac’s Starting Line A Cosmic Collision at the Zodiac’s Starting Line (Image Credits: Images.squarespace-cdn.com) This conjunction marked a historic moment, as the ...