In 2011, Japan’s earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear meltdown forced Fukushima families to leave dogs; 17 rescues had 5–10 times more stress hormones in Port arthur

In 1986, Chernobyl’s reactor blast forced residents to leave dogs behind; decades later, 302 dogs formed distinct genetic groups 15 km apart

A study of 302 Chernobyl dogs found distinct genetic populations near the nuclear plant and in Chernobyl City, about 15 km ...

How Long Do Dogs Live and Which Breeds Last the Longest According to New Research

The old dog years rule is outdated and new genetic research explains why bigger dogs age faster than small ones.

Small Dogs Tend to Live Longer Than Big Dogs. Scientists Say They Might Finally Know Why—and It Goes to the Molecular Level

Larger breeds like Great Danes seem to accumulate changes to chemical tags on their DNA more quickly than tinier breeds, such ...

Fun Facts About Pekingese Dogs

Learn some intriguing facts about Pekingese dogs—the breed immortalized by All Creatures Great and Small’s Tricki Woo.

Dogs follow human walking cues, even when all they see are dots

Dogs do not always need a pointing finger or a spoken command to know where to look. A new study suggests that the way a ...

Dogs Will Fight Bears. But Not Because of the Reason You Might Think.

Scientists analyzed hundreds of encounters between bears and canines. The results raise the suggestion that dogs may not always protect people in the wild.

Big dogs age faster than little ones — rogue ‘jumping genes’ might be to blame

Study of almost 900 dogs from roughly 120 breeds finds that rapid ageing of large canines is linked to changes in the ...

In 2011, Japan’s earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear meltdown forced Fukushima families to leave dogs; 17 rescues had 5–10 times more stress hormones

In 2011, the Fukushima disaster left many dogs behind. A 2012 study found 17 rescued dogs had 5 to 10 times more stress ...

Port Arthur restaurant inspections give most A grades, a temporary closure

Recent restaurant inspection reports from Port Arthur Public Health again show mostly high scores, although one establishment was temporarily closed.

Port Arthur restaurant closes after construction company workers fall ill at site that served its food

El Refu is closing permanently after nearly 200 employees of a construction company became ill and were transported for medical attention after eating food served at a worksite.

Nearly 200 workers taken for medical care after falling ill at LNG site in Port Arthur

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Port Arthur crews repairing water main on Gulfway Drive

Water service may be interrupted periodically along part of Gulfway Drive in Port Arthur while crews repair a water main. The Port Arthur Water Utilities Department said repairs are underway at 6100 ...

Mardi Gras Port Arthur seeks nonprofits to host kids' activities in Crawfish Kids area at new February event

Nonprofits can set up hands-on kids' activities at no cost in Crawfish Kids, the children's area at the new Mardi Gras Port ...

I avoided Port Arthur for 30 years - here's why I'm glad I chose to return

Beyond the tragedy: why it's time to revisit Port Arthur. The first time we visited Port Arthur Historic Site in Tasmania, ...

Port Arthur officials reflecting on years of rich history amid city's 125 years anniversary

PORT ARTHUR, Texas — Port Arthur has a lot to celebrate. As of Friday, the city is 125 years old. The city if named after its founder, Arthur Stilwell, and was founded in 1898. Port Arthur has ...

Port Arthur's murals undergo restoration as mystery about artist endures

Little is known about a series of 19th-century murals at Port Arthur Historic Site that are undergoing conservation work. The five "exotic" murals depicting foreign scenes of ancient Greece or Italy ...

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