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In 1997, Paul Newman donated 7.5 acres beside his Connecticut home; the land later became part of a 38-acre public nature preserve

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Westport combined 7.5 acres donated by Paul Newman’s family with an adjoining 29.9-acre parcel purchased from the Poses family to create the Newman-Poses Nature Preserve. Adopted in 2010, the preserve protects woodland for public recreation, with trails and limited parking but no buildings. (AI-generated/ ChatGPT)

A stretch of woodland can become a lasting public space when a community chooses to protect it. In Westport, Connecticut, actor Paul Newman and his family helped make that possible by donating 7.5 acres beside their home to the town in 1997. The land later became part of a proposed nature preserve covering approximately 37.4 … Read more

Jack Nicholson was reported to be the mystery donor behind a 60-acre gift; the land helped preserve a wildland link between two major parks

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Chang’e-6 soil from the Moon’s far side contained a form of metallic iron never seen before in natural lunar samples; trapped in tiny impact-glass grains, it may preserve a record of the Moon’s lost magnetic field

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Chang’e-6 soil from the Moon’s far side contained a form of metallic iron never seen before in natural lunar samples; trapped in tiny impact-glass grains, it may preserve a record of the Moon’s lost magnetic field

Representative Image (AI-generated) A study of soil brought back from the Moon’s far side by China’s Chang’e-6 mission has uncovered a form of metallic iron never before found in natural lunar samples. Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences reported the discovery after examining tiny particles preserved inside impact glass collected by the mission. The … Read more

Meryl Streep made a seven-figure gift to preserve women’s history; the museum is using it to bring stories into classrooms and digital media

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Meryl Streep made a seven-figure gift to preserve women's history; the museum is using it to bring stories into classrooms and digital media

Meryl Streep has made a seven-figure gift to the National Women’s History Museum as the institution prepares to expand how women’s stories are taught and shared across the United States. The donation will support digital projects designed to take historical material beyond a traditional museum setting, including resources that can be used in classrooms and … Read more

Georgia has begun a 10-year restoration of 132 acres at Towaliga Preserve, using a data-centre partnership to rebuild forest habitat on one of Henry County’s largest undeveloped properties

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Georgia has begun a 10-year restoration of 132 acres at Towaliga Preserve, using a data-centre partnership to rebuild forest habitat on one of Henry County's largest undeveloped properties

A 132-acre section of one of Henry County, Georgia’s largest remaining undeveloped properties is set for a 10-year forest restoration project, with a data-centre company funding the effort as part of a broader environmental partnership. The Southern Conservation Trust (SCT) is leading the restoration at Towaliga Preserve, a 403-acre protected property in Hampton, with support … Read more

A Chicago couple began protecting their Illinois woodland in the 1980s rather than develop it; decades later, all 126 acres have been bought for a new public preserve carrying their family name

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A Chicago couple began protecting their Illinois woodland in the 1980s rather than develop it; decades later, all 126 acres have been bought for a new public preserve carrying their family name

Representative image from Canva In the 1980s, Dr. Shin Theke Kang and his wife, Tae Sue Kang, made a long-term decision to protect a piece of land in southwestern Will County, Illinois, rather than develop it. Over the decades, the Chicago couple restored former agricultural areas, planted thousands of trees and cared for the woodland … Read more

Shawn Michaels’ WWE costumes were falling apart; scientists used chemistry to preserve the iconic outfits with a specialised adhesive

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Shawn Michaels’ WWE costumes were falling apart; scientists used chemistry to preserve the iconic outfits with a specialised adhesive

Shawn Michaels is remembered for his high-energy performances, signature wrestling moves and distinctive stage costumes. However, preserving the outfits worn by the WWE legend presented a different kind of challenge. The synthetic materials used in some wrestling costumes can deteriorate over time, leaving conservators with the difficult task of protecting both the fabric and its … Read more

In 1976, Buffalo turned a 264-acre industrial dump into a nature preserve; 50 years later, its 75-acre marsh is Erie County’s largest remnant wetland and 260+ bird species have been observed

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In 1976, Buffalo turned a 264-acre industrial dump into a nature preserve; 50 years later, its 75-acre marsh is Erie County’s largest remnant wetland and 260+ bird species have been observed

Buffalo turned a 264-acre industrial dump into a nature preserve; 50 years later, its 75-acre marsh is Erie County’s largest remnant wetland (Image Credit: Tifft Nature Preserve) A former industrial site and municipal landfill on Buffalo’s Outer Harbor has spent the past five decades becoming something very different: a 264-acre urban nature preserve supporting wetlands, … Read more

Priscilla Chan helped protect a Hawaiian beach preserve and wetland habitat; 17 acres are now protected for the public

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Priscilla Chan helped protect a Hawaiian beach preserve and wetland habitat; 17 acres are now protected for the public

A 17-acre stretch of coastline on Kauaʻi’s North Shore is now protected for public access and long-term conservation, with philanthropic support from Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg helping fund its ongoing stewardship. Kāhili Beach Preserve, also known locally as Rock Quarry, includes a windswept beach, the mouth of Kīlauea Stream and important riparian areas. The … Read more

Hollywood actor Joel McCrea bought a California ranch in 1933; his family later donated 74 acres as a wildlife preserve and effectively gave another 220 acres for parkland

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Hollywood actor Joel McCrea bought a California ranch in 1933; his family later donated 74 acres as a wildlife preserve and effectively gave another 220 acres for parkland

Joel McCrea bought a California ranch in 1933 When Hollywood western actor Joel McCrea bought a large piece of farmland in Santa Rosa Valley in 1933, he wanted a quiet working retreat away from movie sets. Decades later, the property has moved into public ownership, helping protect hundreds of acres of open land and natural … Read more