The Book of Why: The New Science of Cause and Effect [Paperback] Pearl, Judea and Mackenzie, Dana
Correlation does not imply causation.' This mantra was invoked by scientists for decades in order to avoid taking positions as to whether one thing caused another, such as smoking and cancer and carbon dioxide and global warming. But today, that taboo is dead. The causal revolution, sparked by world-renowned computer scientist Judea Pearl and his colleagues, has cut through a century of confusion and placed cause and effect on a firm scientific basis. Now, Pearl and Science journalist Dana Mackenzie explain causal thinking to General readers for the first time, showing how it allows us to explore the world that is and the worlds that could have been. It is the essence of human and artificial intelligence. And just as pearl's discoveries have enabled machines to think better, the book of why explains how we can think better.
Elephant expert claimed that “genetic memory” of elephants lasts for five generations and that explains the sudden appearance of the giant mammals in areas where they have never been seen before.
Understanding the elephant and taking measures will make it easier to find a solution to the elephant-man conflict. “Elephants tell us what cannot be easily said,” said Anand Shinde of Trunk Call the Wildlife Foundation while speaking at an event organised at Madkholkar College in Chandgad, Kolhapur (Maharashtra) on the occasion of World Earth Day being celebrated on 22nd April. He shared his experiences about pacifying an elephant named Gajraj, who had killed three people in the sanctuary at Tadoba, as well as his other experiences.
He explained the nature, behaviour, mental state of the elephant is very similar to that of a human being and elephants easily express feelings of love, anger, laughter, mockery, etc. “If we want to preserve this very intelligent animal that has very sharp senses which can recognize odors up to seven kilometers away and communicate with each other for up to seven kilometers through sound waves that the human ear cannot hear, it will take at least five years for the efforts we start today to succeed.”
Shinde further said that we should remember that we will be safe in our homes only when the elephant is safe in its home and that the genetic memory of elephants lasts for five generations. That’s why in some areas where there was never an elephant in the past, elephants suddenly appear and we are surprised. In such a situation, it is likely that earlier generations of elephants lived there, and the present generations of elephants are traversing that area using the genetic memory of geography of that area, but we are unaware of that.
Trunk Call the Wildlife Foundation is implementing an elephant conservation programme in 70 villages, including 50 villages provided by the Maharashtra Forest Department and another 20 villages that have joined it on their own. Apart from elephant conservation, the biggest part of the programme is to educate people about elephants and bisons. For the past 20 years, the main part of the programme has been to give elephants an elephant’s corridor, restore their food chain that has ended, and secure their habitat, rather than bursting crackers, planting bio fences and blocking the elephant’s path through trenches. The organization and the forest department will continue to strive for the next few years to help reduce the conflict between elephants and humans.
Japanese Maple Trees are some of the best trees to plant in your front yard. They offer a splash of rich, vibrant color that can last for months. With gorgeous hues of red, green, orange, white, pink, or purple, these trees bring the “wow” factor. Their average size ranges from 2 to 30 feet, and they will get established in your landscape within about two to three years.
These trees can have weeping, dwarf, upright, mounding, or cascading forms. Depending on the cultivar, they’re an excellent fit for a front entryway. Japanese Maple trees like to grow in areas with partial shade or full sun. However, growing them in a space with more shade can lead them to develop more vibrant foliage colors.
Japanese Maple Trees are easy to care for. They’ll grow well as long as the soil is drained properly. During the dry months, we suggest watering them deeply. Cut back on the amount of water you apply in late summer for intense fall colors.
The Fennec fox is the world’s smallest canid in the world. With their tiny, delicate, cute baby face, furry paws, and huge ears they are the cutest animals ever. It is a small species of fox, native to the Sahara Desert and the Sinai Peninsula. These foxes have large ears in comparison to their body size which adds to their cuteness factor making them look more like a cartoon than an animal. They are highly adapted to the desert environment, thanks to their ears. Its enormous ears help it lose heat which helps it to maintain a cooler temperature in hot climates. Fennec foxes are in abundance and thereby are listed as “least concern” for the conservation status.
If you’re looking for the perfect addition to a shady garden area, look no further than bleeding heart. These flowers feature a fairy-like appearance, and they add a magical touch. You can expect them to bud from April to June, and they come in three primary colors:
Red
Pink
White
