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Red Tide, Blue Tide: Bioluminescence In The Ocean

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The noxious red tide we see during the day transforms into luxurious blue magic at night. Find out why that is.Source: Phil Hart Red tides, which often contain harmful algal blooms (HABs), are caused by chemical reactions that occur between algae and other substances. Red by day, blue by night, this colorful ocean phenomenon is a relatively rare natural occurrence that has spawned a number of imitations in movies and literature, the most recent example being a rather striking scene in the visually-driven movie Life of Pi. Read More...

Retired Kansas City Cop Charged With Operating A Sex Trafficking Ring

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According to the federal indictment, Roger Golubski and three other men victimized girls as young as 13 while running a sex trafficking operation in the 1990s. FacebookRoger Golubski was previously charged with sexually assaulting a woman and a teenage girl “while acting under color of law” — meaning, in his police uniform. In September 2022, a retired Kansas City Police detective was charged with sexually assaulting two women while on duty over 20 years ago. Read More...

Roman-Era Workshops Discovered In Turkey's Ancient City Of Aizanoi

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Archaeologists excavating the city's former agora have unearthed a bone workshop with tools and an oil lamp shop with intact lamps.Kütahya Dumlupinar UniversitySome of the tools made from thousands of bone fragments discovered at Aizanoi’s ancient workshop. The Ancient Greek city of Aizanoi in what’s now western Turkey has long proven itself an archaeological treasure trove. From one of the best-preserved temples to Zeus and a theater-stadium complex to statues of Greek deities, Aizanoi is invaluable. Read More...

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