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PaleontologyA new study has uncovered evidence that a giant marine reptile from the Early Jurassic period used stealth to hunt its prey in deep or dark waters—much like owls on land today.See the Story
Fossil discovery reveals ancient giant marine reptile relied on stealth while hunting in darkness
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Environment · SwitzerlandThe landslide that occurred in Blatten in the canton of Valais at the end of May 2025 and the one in the village of Brienz in Graubünden in June 2023 remind us of the potential for landslide hazards in the Alps. Debris flows are one such hazard. These flows of water, sediment and rock fragments typically occur after heavy rainfall in steep terrain, and rapidly travel down a channel, potentially destroying everything in their path.See the Story
Study Shows Previously Unexplained Factors that Determine the Destructive Force of Debris Flows
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