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Map of studied sites (a) and examples of included fur: b) Hvilehøj C4273-97, fragment 1, c) Hvilehøj C4280c, d) Bjerringhøj C143. Graphics: Luise Ørsted Brandt and Charlotte Rimstad. Photos: Roberto Fortuna, National Museum of Denmark. Credit: Brandt et al., 2022, PLOS ONE, CC-BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Beaver fur was a symbol of wealth and an important trade item in 10th Century Denmark, according to a…

According to a message on his Facebook page, “It is with an extremely heavy heart that we share with you the passing of our beloved Tony this morning. Tony was a beautiful soul – kind, compassionate, funny and humble. It was truly a joy to just be around him. His gentle voice and unpretentious manner were immediately comforting and you could not help but love him.” The message further reads, “From the warm reminiscences of Wally Cleaver to those of us fortunate enough to know him personally thank you, Tony. And thank…

During an intense heat wave, humans have a number of tools to stay cool, such as air conditioning, swimming pools, and ice cream. Wild animals, meanwhile, have beavers. Yes, beavers. These web-footed, fat-tailed amphibious rodents help countless other critters survive a heat wave. They not only drench certain landscapes in cold water but also help cool the air. They even make forests and grasslands less likely to burn. This is especially important right now. In the last two weeks, an oppressive heat wave has been…