Ecologists in Ecuador Rediscover 32 Frog Species Thought to Be Extinct

Photo: Morley Read/SWNS Ecologists have rediscovered 32 species of harlequin frogs in Ecuador that were considered extinct. The scientists said the rediscovery paints a brighter picture for the future of these frogs and biodiversity in general but stressed the need for conservation action. Doctoral student Kyle Jaynes from Michigan State University, the lead author of the new frog study, told SWNS, “I can’t tell you how special it is to hold something we never thought we’d see again.

Ed Askew, Cult Folk Musician and Painter, Dies at 84

Ed Askew.Photo:Brill/ullstein bild via Getty Brill/ullstein bild via Getty Cult folk musician and painter Ed Askew has died. He was 84 years old. PEOPLE can confirm that Askew had been battling “ongoing health struggles” and he had been in hospice care. However, no cause of death was revealed. “Ed was a brave gay songwriter from the beginning and I hope more come to know this,” Jay Pluck — Askew’s manager/friend — said in a statement to PEOPLE.

Ed Cotton's Flourless Chocolate & Hazelnut Cake Recipe

Photo: Victor Protasio"It’s light but rich and very moist—and is easy for pros and not-so-pros to make!" says ChefEd Cotton, who serves a version of this dessert topped with candied hazelnuts at his restaurant Jack & Charlie’s No. 118 in New York City.IngredientsIngredient Checklist¾ cup granulated sugar1 cup blanched whole hazelnuts, plus 1 cup finely ground hazelnuts, divided1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt, dividedCooking spray9 oz.s bittersweet chocolate (at least 60% cacao), chopped (about 2¾ cups)6 tablespoons (3 oz.

Ed Eason fromThe ChallengeandCircleGot Engaged: 'She Said Yes'

The Challenge and Circle Star Ed Eason is engaged.Photo:Ed Eason/ Instagram Ed Eason/ Instagram Ed Easonis engaged! On Dec. 23,The ChallengeandThe Circlestar got down on one knee and proposed to his longtime girlfriendMiranda Meyer. OnInstagram, Eason posted a carousel of pictures of the proposal, which took place on a boat. In one of the photos, Meyer covers her face with her hands in shock. Another one of the photos captures Meyer’s son in the background.

Ed Harris on Losing House in L.A. Wildfires: 'The Past Is Gone in a Certain Way' (Exclusive)

Ed Harris (left) and Amy Madigan.Photo:Monica Schipper/Getty Monica Schipper/Getty Ed Harrisis finding strength and perspective after a life-changing loss.The actor and his wife, actressAmy Madigan, both 74, lost their home in thewildfires that swept across Southern Californiaearlier this year, and are still dealing with the aftermath.“We lost our house in the fires, so I’ve got some things along those lines, so I don’t have any plans to work immediately,” Harris tells PEOPLE while discussing his upcoming filmMy Dead Friend Zoe, in which he portrays a closed-off army veteran and grandfather named Dale.