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In the forests and natural areas around Copenhagen in Denmark, there are more than just trees, streams, and wildlife. Here you will find giant wood sculptures “hidden” in different parts of the landscape that make for a magical hike through the wilderness. (1) Copenhagen’s Giant Wood Sculptures Danish artist Thomas Dambo wanted to inspire people […]
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A terrifying video of a cougar stalking a hiker in Provo, Utah has gone viral. Frightened for his life, the young man made it out of this encounter unscathed. His video reminds us all the wildlife is not to be messed with. Viral Video of a Cougar ‘Stalking’ a Hiker Many of us take for […]
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Wasps are known for being aggressive, but did you know they are also quite artistic? A student in Italy did an experiment with wasps and colored paper, which resulted in the insects building rainbow nests. This is how they do it. Wasps Build Rainbow Nests Italian biological science student Mattia Menchetti performed an experiment with […]
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The mysterious “global hum” has baffled scientists for years. Approximately four percent of people hear this consistent, low-pitched noise, but experts have struggled to determine the source. Simon Payne of Cambridgeshire in the UK is one of the unlucky ones who can hear the hum. “I have been desperate to get away from it, so […]
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For years, the symbol of wind power technology has been the wind turbine. While traditional turbines got us moving in the right direction, they are far from perfect. These bladeless wind turbines are changing how we think about collecting wind energy. Power From Bladeless Wind Turbines In 2015, Spanish company Vortex Bladeless came out with […]
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The world has had a troubled year so far between the pandemic, locusts, and fires — life feels bleak, and we’re only in October. Still, there are many things to smile about. Like freshly brewed coffee, music that vibes exactly with your mood, warm towels from the dryer, or the eagerly-awaited season of your favorite […]
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Abandoned places are creepy – houses, buildings, theme parks – all could be the setting of a horror film. What’s potentially even creepier, however, are abandoned islands. As eerie as they are, however, these ruins of twelve deserted islands have some pretty interesting backstories. The Ruins of 12 Abandoned Islands These islands all have long […]
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Honey bees are one of the most important agricultural commodities in the United States and around the world. They are essential for pollinating flowers, fruits, and vegetables, and support approximately twenty billion dollars worth of crop production in the US every year. Worldwide, that number is 170 billion [1]. Over the last fifteen years, however, […]
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Albino animals stand out from the pack because their partial or complete loss of pigmentation makes them much lighter in color compared to the other members of their species. Although they are very rare, they have been spotted in the wild around the world. Over the years, there have been sightings of albino turtles, seals, and […]
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Humans have always found parrots’ ability to “talk” and make funny noises entertaining. Recently, however, some parrots brought in to a British wildlife park used their talents to make rather unsavory comments. Five new feathered and chatty residents were removed from public viewing areas after the swearing parrots hurled insults at each other and guests. […]
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Whenever we come across cute animal pics online, we can’t help but let out a sighed “aww!” But when this species began going viral, it was met with the universal response of “nope!” I’m of course talking about the scorpionflies, the stuff of monsters that belongs in a science-experiment-gone-wrong flick instead of the real world. However, […]
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You’ve likely heard the term “bird brain” before. Usually, it describes someone who lacks intelligence or who makes dumb decisions. Well, that saying may change because a new study has shown that crows have conscious thought. For many years, people considered birds to be unintelligent compared to mammals and humans. We thought conscious decision-making was a […]
