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For example, West London recently experienced its first beaver dam in 400 years after a beaver family was reintroduced to the city outskirts. The beavers could help in flood prevention after heavy rainfall.
The interaction between wildlife and urban dwellers can be complex. Baboons in Cape Town, South Africa, often rummage through garbage cans and backyards, posing a risk of conflict with humans. Similarly, wildlife in California and Hong Kong have adapted to urban areas.
You can also learn about exciting astronomy phenomena such as the northern and southern lights, as well as the rare Steve phenomenon, which was identified less than a decade ago. Astronomers have recently discovered six planets around a nearby, sunlike star, which has been enlightening in understanding how planets are formed.
Additionally, scientists have developed tiny robots from human cells, called anthrobots, which can potentially help in the healing of wounds.
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