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Sydney’s Mutant Super Rats: Evolving Resistance and ‘Impossible to Kill’ Infestation Spreads Unchecked
Australia’s Rats Develop Poison Resistance, Threatening Wildlife Black rats in Australia’s largest cities have evolved a genetic mutation that boosts their resistance to common rat poisons, raising alarms for wildlife and public health. A study led by Edith Cowan University researcher Alicia Gorbould found over half of tested rats in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, and Brisbane […]
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UK Baby Names Embrace Global Diversity: Two Decades of Evolving Trends and Cross-Cultural Inspiration
The Rise of Culturally Diverse Baby Names in the UK Over the past two decades, baby naming trends in the UK have shifted dramatically, reflecting a surge in cultural diversity. Traditional choices like Jack or Emily—rooted in English, Hebrew, or Latin origins—are now sharing the spotlight with names like Isla (Scottish/Spanish), Luca (Italian), and Freya […]