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Birds return to park after oil spill

Birds have returned to a waterfowl park. The park had been affected by an oil spill from a nearby home heating oil tank. According to BBC News, 13 birds died as a result of the incident.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the environmental impact of oil spills on local wildlife.

Sources

  1. BBC News: Birds return to waterfowl park after oil vandalism

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NASA sets sights on lunar missions in the late 2020s

The space agency has shared its intention to put humans on the Moon by 2028. ScienceDaily reported that two companies are building spacecraft for lunar landings. A significant trial in orbit is set for 2027.

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Acorn production linked to increased Lyme disease risk

Researchers have found that acorn production can predict increases in tick populations, which may lead to higher Lyme disease risk. According to ScienceDaily, mice populations are more significant than deer in driving tick numbers. Extreme temperatures do not appear to be as deadly to ticks as previously thought.

Sources: ScienceDaily