In this video, the process of turning a used ball bearing into a ring using basic machining techniques on a metal lathe is demonstrated. Old ball bearings, often kept from restoration projects, can ...

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Iowa City Animal Services is investigating a cat bite incident that occurred on Monday, June 30, around 4:30 p.m. in the 400 Block of Westwind ...

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But after the animals were returned to a refuge in central Oman in 1982, almost all were wiped out by poachers. “We had the animals, and we put them back, and the world wasn’t ready,” says Pimm.

Indoor fans and ACs are just a few of the ways the animal care team is keeping the animals cool this summer. In some exhibits, you’ll see sprinklers like those with the penguins, and also near ...

Richard Van Buren was arrested Thursday for a charge of mistreating animals after an incident occurred in the Town of Chester around 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 17.

It doesn’t seem to help all animals live longer—it seems to shorten the lifespan of animals with certain genetic backgrounds. And we don’t know whether it extends the lifespan of people.

From poison ivy to chiggers and coyotes, here are the hazardous plants, insects and animals to watch out for — and what to do if you see them in Iowa.

NEWS 20 June 2025 ‘Super-healing’ animals inspire human treatments Studies of the regenerative powers of worms, zebrafish and lizards suggest ways to improve recovery in people.