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Chimpanzees Show Surprising Attraction to Shiny Crystals
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Chimpanzees Show Surprising Attraction to Shiny Crystals

New scientific research reveals that chimpanzees demonstrate a clear preference for crystals and glittering stones, keeping them in their sleeping areas and easily distinguishing them from ordinary rocks. This discovery may offer insights into the evolutionary origins of human fascination with precious gems.

3/12/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
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March 12: Historic Milestones Worth Remembering

From Gandhi's legendary Salt March to the founding of Girl Scouts, March 12 has witnessed remarkable moments in history. This date also marks birthdays of influential musicians and groundbreaking achievements in sports and civil rights.

3/12/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Satellite Technology Detects Bridge Failures Before They Happen
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Satellite Technology Detects Bridge Failures Before They Happen

Researchers have developed a revolutionary method using satellite radar imaging to detect millimeter-scale structural changes in bridges worldwide, potentially preventing catastrophic failures. The technology could transform infrastructure monitoring by identifying at-risk bridges before traditional inspections reveal problems.

3/11/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Retirees Trade Relaxation for Arrests in Climate Activism
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Retirees Trade Relaxation for Arrests in Climate Activism

A growing movement of older activists is challenging stereotypes about protest and retirement. From Stonehenge to courtrooms, pensioners are joining younger generations in civil resistance, driven by concerns about intergenerational justice and the climate crisis.

3/11/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Large Tortoiseshell Butterfly Returns to England After Six Decades
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Large Tortoiseshell Butterfly Returns to England After Six Decades

A spectacular butterfly species absent from England since the 1960s appears to have successfully reestablished itself across the country. The large tortoiseshell butterfly, which disappeared after Dutch elm disease devastated its habitat, has been recorded in widespread sightings for several consecutive years.

3/11/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
African Berry Restores Taste for Chemotherapy Patients
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African Berry Restores Taste for Chemotherapy Patients

A West African fruit now cultivated in Florida offers cancer patients relief from the metallic taste caused by chemotherapy treatments. The miracle berry contains a natural compound that temporarily restores the ability to enjoy food during treatment.

3/11/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
March 11 Through History: Opera, Peace, and Redwoods
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March 11 Through History: Opera, Peace, and Redwoods

From the premiere of Verdi's Rigoletto in 1851 to the founding of Save the Redwoods League in 1918, March 11 has witnessed remarkable achievements in arts, conservation, and diplomacy. These historical milestones continue to shape our cultural landscape today.

3/11/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Rare Pink Fungus Found in England Marks British First
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Rare Pink Fungus Found in England Marks British First

A pale pink fairy club fungus native to Italy has been discovered in southwest England for the first time in British history. The tennis ball-sized specimen was identified through DNA testing by volunteers conducting a mushroom survey last autumn.

3/10/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat