The Know Daily - Monday 12 August 2024

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🏅 Goodbye to the Games | 🦈 Shark spotting | 🧑‍🔬 Insulin invention

Peregrine falcons are making a comeback in California’s Yosemite National Park, thanks to long-time help from rock climbers who’ve avoided certain routes, alerted conservationists when nests were seen and helped bring down eggs for incubation. As a result, Yosemite recently announced a 113% increase in falcon breeding pairs compared to 2009.

🏅 Goodbye to the Games

After two weeks of incredible achievements and sportsmanship, Paris 2024 drew to a close last night.