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- 1Riverside Turns to Science to Manage Wild Donkeys●Riverside has a donkey dilemma. Can science offer clues for coexistence?
Riverside, California, is grappling with a growing population of wild donkeys that roam residential areas, creating conflicts with residents. The Los Angeles Times reports on whether scientific approaches, such as ecological research and population studies, could offer clues for coexistence. Locals are divided between those who treasure the animals as a quirky local attraction and those concerned about safety, property damage and their environmental impact.
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Riverside-Brookfield High School's girls tennis seniors have been recognized for their years with the program, marking the end of their high school careers. The celebration highlights the players' shared journey through the team and their contributions on and off the court. Details about the ceremony and the players' future plans were not provided.
- 3Robert Rodriguez Delivers James D. Mills Jr. Memorial Lecture at UC Riverside▼UCR’s Robert Rodriguez delivers James D. Mills Jr. Memorial Lecture
Robert Rodriguez of the University of California, Riverside delivered the James D. Mills Jr. Memorial Lecture, an annual honor typically hosted by medical institutions. The lecture pays tribute to Mills, remembered for his contributions to emergency medicine. Details of the lecture's topic and audience were not disclosed, but the university highlighted the event as part of its ongoing lecture series.
- 4Old-growth cottonwood forests along Rio Grande nearly gone●Old-growth cottonwoods form rare riparian canopies—notably along the lower Rio Grande, where under 5% of native habitat
Old-growth cottonwoods form rare riparian canopies along the lower Rio Grande, where less than 5% of the native habitat remains. These remaining stands shelter endangered ocelots, migratory birds and other native wildlife, making them among the region's most important surviving ecosystems. Conservation voices are highlighting the losses to draw attention to how little of the original riverside forest is left and what it still supports.
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Researchers at the University of California, Riverside report that mental health stigma in Japan may be preventing people from seeking care. The findings, covered by Medical Xpress, highlight how social attitudes around psychological disorders can discourage treatment and leave conditions unaddressed. Commenters are discussing the cultural barriers to therapy and what they mean for public health policy in Japan.