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Universe 25: Abundance Without Agency Collapses a Mouse Society
culture11 days ago

Universe 25: Abundance Without Agency Collapses a Mouse Society

Universe 25 placed 64 mice in a large, resource-rich enclosure; once emigration disappeared and social roles became fixed, aggression rose, reproduction declined, and the colony collapsed. The takeaways aren’t simply that abundance destroys society, but that material plenty without agency, privacy, meaningful social bonds, and opportunities for movement can erode social life—design and social interactions shape outcomes far more than resources alone, and the experiment should be read as a caution against universal claims about humans.

via ZME Science|
#behavioral-sink#culture#john-b-calhoun
Overcrowded Kariba Ferry Disaster Leaves 44 Dead
world13 days ago

Overcrowded Kariba Ferry Disaster Leaves 44 Dead

At least 44 people died after an overcrowded ferry capsized on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba. The vessel, built for 90 people, carried about 114 adults and five crew (with reports of up to 153 onboard) and overturned after large waves on a trip from Kariba toward islands and fishing camps. A specialized underwater team joined search-and-rescue as the death toll climbed from 15 to 38 and then 44, with bodies being recovered as operations continued. Lake Kariba is a vast, man-made reservoir on the Zambezi and has a history of deadly boat accidents.

via The Guardian|
#ferry-disaster#lake-kariba#overcrowding
Survivor recalls cradling infant as NYC harbor boat capsizes near Liberty Island
us-news14 days ago

Survivor recalls cradling infant as NYC harbor boat capsizes near Liberty Island

A survivor of a deadly New York Harbor boat capsizing describes holding five-month-old Antonella Garcia after her mother, Sara Sanchez, searched for a life jacket; prosecutors say there were no child-sized life vests and the 10-seat motorboat was overcrowded. The group, about 14 friends celebrating a church birthday, overturned in a swell near Liberty Island around 10:30 p.m. All other survivors were rescued. The captain, Manuel Hernandez, was charged with two counts of misconduct and neglect of a ship officer resulting in death and released on bail; if convicted, he faces up to 20 years in prison.

via New York Post|
#boat-crash#liberty-island#life-jackets
Unlicensed boat pilot charged after NY Harbor capsize kills mother and infant
crime15 days ago

Unlicensed boat pilot charged after NY Harbor capsize kills mother and infant

Federal prosecutors say Manuel Hernandez piloted a 22-foot bowrider in New York Harbor without the required Merchant Mariner Credential, overcrowded with 14 paying passengers (well above the 10-person limit), and carried a 5-month-old infant without an infant life jacket, contributing to the capsizing that killed a mother and her baby near the Statue of Liberty. Hernandez is charged with two counts of misconduct and neglect of a ship officer and was released on $50,000 bond; investigators note the vessel could not have a Coast Guard certificate of inspection for carrying paying customers.

via Gothamist|
#crime#infant-life-jacket#merchant-mariner-credential
Dubrovnik's new Camino trail invites walkers beyond the Old Town
travel1 month ago

Dubrovnik's new Camino trail invites walkers beyond the Old Town

Dubrovnik has launched Camino Dubrovnik – Međugorje, a 145km, seven-stage pilgrim route designed to move visitors out of the crowded Old Town and into the surrounding countryside, including historic trails, an aqueduct, Mount Srđ and Fort Imperial, with the route ending in Međugorje. Traders, locals and officials say the trail offers a new perspective on Dubrovnik’s history while promoting sustainable tourism and relieving overtourism. Early-morning hikes are recommended to beat heat and crowds; a Camino passport is optional for stamps if desired.

via BBC|
#camino#dubrovnik#hiking
Everest 2026 Sparks Sherpa Push for Rules, Rescue, and Cleaner Camps
world2 months ago

Everest 2026 Sparks Sherpa Push for Rules, Rescue, and Cleaner Camps

The 2026 Everest season set records for summits and foreign revenue, but Sherpa guides are calling for limits and safety reforms amid overcrowding, rising trash at Camp 4, and a high-profile incident in which Hillary Dawa Sherpa was abandoned and later survived. Proposals include mandatory altitude experience, medical checks at Base Camp and Camp 2, a 6,500m pre-summit requirement, and a dedicated rescue/ranger team at Camp 2. Advocates like Gelje Sherpa and Mingma G urge formal no-one-left-behind protocols and better accountability, while debates persist over the use of helicopters, speed records on oxygen, and the widening commercialization of Everest.

via Explorersweb »|
#environment#everest#overcrowding
Everest overcrowding prompts tragedy as two Indian climbers die during record season
world3 months ago

Everest overcrowding prompts tragedy as two Indian climbers die during record season

Two Indian climbers, Sandeep Are and Arun Kumar Tiwari, died on Mount Everest while descending during a record spring season that drew hundreds via Nepal’s south route; at least five climbers have died this season, including three Nepalis, and a preliminary tally shows about 275 summits, prompting warnings from Kami Rita Sherpa about overcrowding and calls for stricter entry limits.

via CBS News|
#climbing#deaths#everest
Everest Summit Record: 274 Climbers Reach South Side in a Day
world3 months ago

Everest Summit Record: 274 Climbers Reach South Side in a Day

A record 274 climbers summited Mount Everest from the south side in a single day, beating the 2019 high of 223 as Nepal issued nearly 500 permits this season. After weeks of glacier blockage delayed climbers, icefall workers cleared the route and a favorable weather window helped a long queue reach the summit, highlighting ongoing overcrowding concerns on the world’s highest peak (no permits were issued for the north face this year).

via CNN|
#everest#nepal#overcrowding
Amalfi Coast Crowding Goes Viral as Tour Boom Clashes With Narrow Streets
travel3 months ago

Amalfi Coast Crowding Goes Viral as Tour Boom Clashes With Narrow Streets

Viral videos show shoulder-to-shoulder crowds along Italy’s Amalfi Coast, especially in Positano, as social media, cruise traffic and day-trippers push capacity. Locals and experts blame the region’s narrow streets and limited space, calling for smarter travel planning. Recommendations include visiting earlier or later in the day, booking in advance, staying in quieter towns, using boats, and considering alternatives like the Aeolian Islands to avoid the crowds.

via Fox News|
#amalfi-coast#overcrowding#positano
Crowded Airport Lounges Highlight Changing Etiquette and Food Hoarding
travel4 months ago

Crowded Airport Lounges Highlight Changing Etiquette and Food Hoarding

Viral reports from U.S. airports describe increasingly crowded premium lounges, with incidents like a couple hoarding burgers and desserts and kids roaming the space, signaling a shift from exclusive memberships to credit-card access and earlier arrivals; observers say evolving lounge demographics and pervasive filming are straining etiquette as families and leisure travelers flock to lounges.

via Fox News|
#airport-lounges#etiquette#family-travel
Lawmakers uncover overcrowded Mesa ICE site lacking beds or showers in surprise visit
politics4 months ago

Lawmakers uncover overcrowded Mesa ICE site lacking beds or showers in surprise visit

Three Democratic lawmakers conducted a surprise overnight tour of ICE’s Mesa AROCC holding facility after reports of severe overcrowding, discovering six rooms packed with detainees, no beds or showers, and about 250 people inside—well above the facility’s stated capacity. Data show 2026 detainee stays averaging around 36 hours and roughly 274 detainees per day, with a peak of about 777, even though ICE says stays are typically under 12 hours. The visit drew sharp criticisms as lawmakers vowed to push for changes and scrutinize funding for ICE.

via Arizona Mirror|
#congress#ice#immigration