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Bats play a crucial role in the ecosystem of North America: a bat can eat hundreds of insects in a night,reducing the need for harmful pesticides. Unfortunately,a mysterious sickness called white nose syndrome has killed over five million North American bats in the past few years, and it could wipe out several species of bats in the next few decades. The name comes from a white fungus found on infected bats; scientists think that this fungus causes bats to interrupt their normal winter sleep. Bats that wake up cannot find food and die of starvation . Several suggestions have been made to fight white nose syndrome.
First, people should stay away from the caves where bats sleep in the winter. The fungus is harmless to humans but can easily be carried on clothes or shoes from one cave to another. Many of the caves where bats have been infected are popular tourist spots for humans,and many scientists believe that the fungus likely spreads from cave to cave by riding on people’s clothes.
Second, we need to focus on researching a species of bat that lives in Europe that appears to be able to fight the fungus. Bats of that species have been able to stay healthy even after coming in contact with the fungus ,suggesting that they have evolved resistance to the fungal infection. By studying how the European bats resist the fungus,we can learn how to help American bats.
Finally, some researchers have suggested heating the caves with the largest bat populations. The fungus that causes white nose syndrome is known to grow only at temperatures around 4℃ . This is the temperature of most bat caves,but if we could raise that temperature just a little bit during the winter,the fungus would not be able to spread and infect the bats.
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Dr. Achebe
In recent years, there has been a decline in the popularity of classical music, particularly among young adults (18-25). Classical music now often competes with more contemporary genres for attention. What do you think is the most effective way to reignite an interest in classical music among younger generations? Please provide reasons for our answer.
Claire
One way to get young adults interested in classical music is through more media coverage. Newspapers, TV shows, and online platforms could highlight classical music events, feature popular musicians, or discuss its cultural significance. This would raise awareness and make classical music more visible.
Paul
I think we can hold concerts in public places like shopping malls. These events would expose people to classical music in a casual, everyday setting. Someone walking by might stop to listen, and it could spark their interest. By bringing classical music directly to the public, we can make it more accessible and engaging for younger audiences.