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Love is gifting a Trader Joe's tote bag to those who waited in line. The article also mentions open primaries appealing to those losing closed primaries, a country singer attacking Hochul over upstate solar panel farms, and bats experiencing population growth.

Trump has renewed his push for a controversial upstate pipeline, which environmental concerns suggest could harm bat populations. A wildlife biologist is examining bats for white-nose syndrome, while Trump claims Gov. Hochul has reneged on a deal, a claim she denies.

Rewilding efforts at a former dairy farm in east Somerset have led to a significant increase in bird, butterfly, and small mammal species over three years. The Heal Somerset site, managed by Heal Rewilding, reported a rise in recorded species, reflecting broader trends in nature recovery.

The article discusses how bats are migrating to their summer habitats during spring and early summer, leading them to appear in unexpected places. It provides guidance on safely removing a bat from a house.

An Ebola outbreak is spreading out of control, with researchers investigating its origins. Public-health researcher James Baguma is studying interactions between bats, which can carry the virus, and people in the affected region to understand how the epidemic may have started.

The article from Nature, published on 24 April 2026, features Andrew Robinson's review of five top science books. The reviewed works span topics like bat behavior and asteroid exploration, highlighting recent scientific literature.

Nigerian ecologist Iroro Tanshi won a global prize for her efforts to save bats in Nigeria, despite the cultural association of bats with witchcraft.

Iroro Tanshi, a Nigerian ecologist, won a global prize for her efforts to protect bats in Nigeria, where many people associate them with witchcraft. Her work challenges cultural perceptions and promotes conservation despite societal stigma.

Researchers filmed 10 species eating or scavenging bats at a Marburg-virus hotspot in an African cave, revealing interactions that could explain how deadly viruses spread. The study also noted hundreds of human visitors to the site, raising concerns about zoonotic transmission risks.