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- 1North America's largest wildlife overpass cuts collisions by 91%●Largest wildlife overpass in North America reduced wildlife collision by 91%
North America's largest wildlife overpass has reportedly reduced animal-vehicle collisions by 91% since opening. The crossing allows animals such as deer and elk to safely pass over a busy highway, protecting both wildlife and drivers. The striking result is drawing wide attention online, with many praising it as proof that wildlife infrastructure works and calling for similar projects elsewhere.
- 2Weekend storms bring dangerous weather across North America▼Weekend storms bring dangerous weather to North America, in photos
A powerful storm system swept across parts of North America over the weekend, producing dangerous weather conditions and prompting photo coverage of the damage and dramatic skies. News outlets are sharing images showing the storm's impact on communities in the United States and Canada, as residents and officials assess the aftermath and responders deal with hazards left behind.
- 3MicroWatt Launches First UL-Certified Inspection Robot for Hazardous Locations▼MicroWatt Launches North America’s First UL Certified Inspection Robot for Hazardous Locations
MicroWatt has launched what it calls North America's first UL Certified inspection robot designed for hazardous locations. The certification means the robot can be deployed in environments with explosive atmospheres, such as oil, gas and chemical facilities, where equipment must meet strict safety standards. The launch could expand robotic inspection use in industrial sites across the continent.
- 4Robot fish deployed against invasive mosquitofish in Australia●In 2021, Australian scientists sent a robot largemouth bass after invasive mosquitofish for 15 minutes we
In 2021, Australian scientists deployed a robotic largemouth bass into water containing invasive mosquitofish for a 15-minute experiment. The robot's robotic-predator presence was shown to scare the mosquitofish, which are native to North America but harmful in Australian waterways, and disrupt their feeding and reproduction. The study is being recirculated as an example of how robotics can help control invasive species without chemicals or poisoning.
- 5Tropics may influence Minnesota weather during El Nino year●Tropics could play role in Minnesota weather, amid El Nino year
Meteorologists in Minnesota are watching the tropics as a possible factor in the state's weather patterns this year. The interest comes amid an El Nino year, which can shift storm tracks and moisture flows across North America. Forecasters note that tropical systems and El Nino conditions together could shape temperature and precipitation trends across the Upper Midwest in the weeks ahead.