A tycoon who founded a nationwide bakery chain has lost a Court of Appeal hearing to overturn a £200,000 fine imposed for cutting down 132 trees on his estate. Sukh Chamdal, the chief executive of egg ...

Despite their protruding teeth giving them a menacing appearance, sand tigers have a reputation for being slow-moving, and not aggressive. They can measure up to 3.2 meters (10.5 feet) and can be ...

OCEANSIDE, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — Sand toys left behind on the beach can be swept into the ocean by rising tides. Once in the water, plastic toys break down until eventually becoming microplastics–or ...

Abstract: The establishment of the sand experimental box is of great importance for the study of laser anti-sand interference. Based on the discrete phase model, the numerical simulation of the sand ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Home improvement tycoon William Belo’s net worth slumped over 40% to $520 million as shares of his big-box retailer Wilcon Depot ...

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Local democracy is an interesting construct. Very often, local elections are decided with a low voter turnout. It can often seem residents don’t care enough about local issues to use their voice and ...

A mesmerizing fusion of textures unfolds as blades glide through a vibrant medley of kinetic sand. Each slice reveals unexpected color bursts and crisp edges that feel almost too perfect to exist.

Short-term rentals (STRs) are worsening California’s housing crisis, stripping the market of homes that should be available for long-term residents STR websites fuel this crisis, facilitating ...

Nature is helping scientists design better ways to protect people and property along coastlines from extreme weather events like hurricanes. Rusty Feagin, Ph.D., studied how native vegetation impacts ...

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