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Tree swallows ingest dozens of pesticides

August 27, 2021

Tree swallows are ingesting various types of pesticides through their insect diet, even when they don’t live near large industrial farms where the chemicals are most prevalent. “There is strong potential for cascading effects [on …

Bridge net protects jets, swallows but keeps water flowing

April 28, 2017

The U.S. Air Force’s A-10 Thunderbolt is a special military aircraft, designed for close air support of friendly ground troops, low-level quick-action against enemy ground troops, and engaging armored vehicles. When swallows weighing less than …