Petitioners urge Samia Suluhu to halt trophy hunting of elephants
Reply
Monthly Archives: August 2024
Hunters still have shot at lottery slots for controlled deer, dove, waterfowl hunts
Michigan health officials confirm swine flu human case detected in Ingham County
First responders rescue hunter from forest in Waianae
Demo VP nominee Tim Walz hunts, but loves cats & is hated by gun lobby
Teens invent remarkable device while searching for way to save local wildlife: ‘Something that anyone and everyone can put on their cars’
Jeremiah Budin
Sat, August 10, 2024 at 7:00 PM PDT·2 min read
https://www.yahoo.com/tech/teens-invent-remarkable-device-while-020000712.html
A group of four teenagers at STEM School Highlands Ranch in Colorado have invented a device that could save thousands of animals from being hit by cars every year, Good Good Good reported.
The teens are calling their invention “Project Deer.” It uses infrared cameras, an algorithm, and machine learning to alert drivers when an animal may be near.
“The current plan is to utilize an infrared camera to image the surroundings in front to detect animals and warn the driver when animals are in the environment so they can pay more attention, slow down, and be much more likely to avoid a collision,” Bri Scoville, one of the teenagers, told CBS Colorado.
Over the past 10 years, an average of 3,300 wildlife collisions — largely deer and elk — have been reported to the Colorado Department of Transportation each year, with another 2,000 to 4,000 unreported collisions every year.
The Colorado DOT utilizes stationary wildlife sensors, but the teen inventors hope that their creation will be even more effective at protecting wild animals.
Even better, the device is cheap, requiring only four $5 infrared sensors. That means it should be widely accessible and affordable if it ever makes it to market.
Watch now: These futuristic gas stations could completely change what it’s like to own an EV
“We spoke with someone at Audi; they said that there are huge hopes for this device if we’re able to get this to work,” Siddhi Singh, another of the inventors, told CBS Colorado. “That’s our ultimate goal: to engineer something that anyone and everyone can put on their cars.”
All across the world, teens are coming up with wildly creative inventions that can help protect our environment. Some recent examples include a group of teenagers in Turkey inventing a new type of crop-boosting plasma, a New Jersey teen who gene-edited rice plants to make them grow more efficiently, and another New Jersey teen who invented a device that annihilates spotted lanternflies.
Join our free newsletter for weekly updates on the latest innovations improving our lives and shaping our future, and don’t miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
WHO confirms first human case of bird flu in India as new warning issued
Snake hunters will wrangle invasive pythons during Florida’s 10-day challenge
I’m vegan, but my family isn’t. Here are 11 dinners that keep us all fed and happy without making multiple meals.
Aug 9, 2024, 8:34 AM PDTShareSave
- I’m the only vegan in my family, but I make meals everyone can (and will) eat.
- Vegan chili and customizable grilled kebabs keep everyone in my house happy.
- On busy weeknights, I turn to lasagna, tacos, and sheet-pan fajitas.
Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewEmail addressSign up
By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking “unsubscribe” at the bottom of the email.
Advertisement
As the only vegan in my family of five, answering the daily question of “What’s for dinner?” has its challenges — especially when I refuse to cook separate meals for each of us.
After more than a decade of feeding my mixed-diet family, I’ve curated a roundup of dinner ideas, including sheet-pan recipes, food bars, and one-pot meals, that easily feed all of us.
Here are my favorites.
Advertisement
If I’m short on time, sheet-pan fajitas are reliable.
In my sheet-pan fajitas, colorful bell peppers, savory portobello mushrooms, and plant-based seitan are tossed in a zesty seasoning and drizzled with a creamy cilantro-pepita dressing.
For non-vegans, you can always swap the seitan for chicken or beef made in a separate pan.
This meal is a breeze to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed weekends.
Advertisement
Noodles for dinner is a hit in my house.
My tempeh-mushroom stroganoff is a winner. I top the loaded noodles with a creamy, nondairy sauce for an easy weeknight dinner.
It has all the traditional flavors you’d expect in a classic stroganoff — mushrooms, garlic, fat — but without the meat or dairy.
For my meat-craving carnivores, I serve it alongside some cooked ground beef that they can stir into their own servings.
Advertisement
There’s something decadent about a caramelized onion and arugula pizza.
I like to layer creamy vegan cheeses, sweet onions, and zesty arugula on a crisp pizza crust. Plus, non-vegans can easily top their pies with some prosciutto after they are sliced.
Each bite of the caramelized onion and arugula pizza delivers a harmonious blend of textures and flavors that keeps my family reaching for the next slice.
Advertisement
My family loves my vegan sloppy Joes.
My plant-powered take on the quintessential American sandwich is deliciously sweet and savory, and it leaves your fingers just as messy as the real thing.
The non-vegans in my family can’t even tell my sloppy Joes are made with vegan beef. But if that’s not the case for you, prepping a meaty filling is simple and still allows you to enjoy the same meal together.
Advertisement
Mushroom marsala gnocchi is my fancy (but easy) weeknight go-to.
My marsala gnocchi screams fancy pants, but the one-pot wonder is ready in 30 minutes.
I surround some potato-cauliflower gnocchi in a bath of mushroom-marsala sauce for a delicious (plant-based) twist on chicken Marsala.
A side of chicken tenders or breasts can bulk up the meal for any meat eaters.
Advertisement
Taco Tuesday means vegan chorizo and potato tacos.
I like to stuff warm tortillas with a crispy potato mix, walnut-bean chorizo, and a tangy avocado sauce.
If I have to indulge meat eaters, I’ll make some regular chorizo or ground beef on the side.
The tacos are deliciously easy, and it’s always a slam dunk for satisfying everyone in the house.
Advertisement
Lentil Bolognese lasagna is a weekly staple in my house.
A skillet lasagna is easy enough to whip up during the week but sophisticated enough to serve for a special family dinner.
It’s as simple as layering a Bolognese sauce made with lentils instead of ground beef, lasagna noodles, and vegan cheese in a skillet before popping everything in the oven.
I like to serve it alongside some vegan and regular Italian sausages for added protein.
Advertisement
For a comforting meal with robust flavors, I turn to chili.
Chili made with beans and vegan beef is a great meal for mixed-diet families because you can set up a food bar with all sorts of toppings.
Some of my family’s favorites are chopped bacon, shredded cheese, and diced onions, but the possibilities are endless.
Advertisement
We upgraded pizza night with my spinach-artichoke skillet pie.
Once you cook pizza in a skillet, you’ll probably never want to eat it any other way.
I fill my skillet pie crust with a vegan spinach and artichoke mixture I’ve perfected over the years.
A crumbled of cooked Italian sausage can help satiate non-vegans, but I think it’s delicious on its own.
Advertisement
When it’s grilling season, I love Greek tofu kebabs.
I make Mediterranean-inspired kebabs stacked with vegetables and tofu marinated in red-wine vinaigrette.
The meal is easily customizable for every taste preference — I’ve subbed chicken for tofu for my carnivores in the past.
After grilling, I serve the kebabs with vegan tzatziki and a fresh Greek salad.
Advertisement
Buffalo sweet-potato bowls are easy to customize.
For an easy meal, I coat crispy, oven-baked tofu in Buffalo sauce and nestle it on a bed of roasted sweet-potato cubes and coleslaw.
The vegan dinner is spicy, tangy, and deliciously savory.
Everyone can customize their own bowls with different toppings, so it’s always a winner. For those who are tofu-averse, simply substitute diced chicken and toss it in the same sauce.
Exposing the Big Game 