Jacob Evans
Appearances
Global News Podcast
UN Secretary-General warns US against 'ethnic cleansing' in Gaza
From the moment a sea turtle hatches on the beach and makes the frantic journey to the ocean, to its first return to coastal waters when it's nearly grown, scientists don't really know what happens. In fact, they call this period the Lost Years because there simply isn't enough data.
Global News Podcast
UN Secretary-General warns US against 'ethnic cleansing' in Gaza
But for over a decade, a team from the University of Central Florida have been tracking more than 100 young turtles, as well as comparing their journeys with that of flotation devices. They've found that infant turtles independently swim and navigate the vast oceans, dispelling the long-held theory that they simply float with the current.
Global News Podcast
UN Secretary-General warns US against 'ethnic cleansing' in Gaza
It's hoped understanding how these young turtles behave and where they go will boost conservation efforts.
Global News Podcast
Millions hit by huge winter storm in US
In the 1960s, Kostas Simitis became a resistance fighter against Greek military rule, but fled abroad to avoid arrest. On his return to Athens several years later, he co-founded the socialist PASOK party. He eventually became its leader in 1996 and won that year's general election.
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Millions hit by huge winter storm in US
Kostas Simitis served as Greece's prime minister for eight years, a tenure marked by the country's adoption of the euro following years of economic revival under his leadership. But critics argue he didn't do enough to tackle corruption. Four days of national mourning have been announced, and there'll be a state funeral on Thursday.