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Scientists, experts try to freeze coral to preserve the species at Florida Aquarium
TAMPA, Fla. — A group of international biologists and experts are attempting to freeze coral larvae to preserve the endangered species. Pillar coral, which looks like fingers or a cluster of cigars growing upwards, have very small, swimming larvae that are only a fraction of a millimeter long. Their size creates the opportunity to freeze them in an alive form in liquid nitrogen. To do this, scientists and experts will use cryomesh technology to preserve tens of thousands of larvae, according to a news release from The Florida Aquarium.
Police: 6 men from Florida kidnapped 2 people in Connecticut in 'targeted' attack
DANBURY, Conn. — A half dozen Florida men are in custody after police say they "targeted" at least two people and kidnapped them in Connecticut. The investigation started shortly before 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, in the area of Clapboard Ridge Road near Dogwood Lane in Danbury after police got reports of a disturbance. Danbury is close to the Connecticut/New York border, about 37 miles from New Haven.
Florida can enforce transgender gender-affirming care ban, restrictions. What that means
Florida's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender people under 18 and its new restrictions for adults may be enforced while a lawsuit works its way through the courts, a federal appeals court ruled Monday. That means that doctors in Florida may no longer provide gender-affirming care for minors such as puberty blocking or hormone therapies, even if the parent or guardian gives permission, with some exceptions. Children undergoing or "threatened" with such procedures may be taken into...
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