Have you ever gone camping or spent a night in a national park and thought “I wish I could wake up here every day”? Charles Bello and his late wife Vanna Rae had that dream too – and they ran with it. Now more than 50 years later, Charles is still living that dream. A...
Having healthy, thriving rainforests are crucial to the survival of our planet. Considered to be the oldest biomes on earth, tropical rainforests contribute significantly to the world’s biodiversity, and are home to fifty percent of the world’s plants and animals, despite only taking up six percent of the earth’s surface area [1]. They also play...
Throughout history, bizarre and horrific crimes have often emerged for seemingly no reason at all. Whether influenced by mental illness, apathy, or simply inexplicable impulses, some individuals commit acts that shock society and defy rational understanding. From surreal break-ins to devastating massacres, these incidents reveal a dark side of human behavior driven by unclear motives....
Melvin Nicholson, a British photographer was out working on the Rannoch Moor, south of Glencoe in Western Scotland. In a moment he described as “magical”, Nicholson witnessed and captured a stunning natural phenomenon – a white, colorless rainbow caused by fog in the sun’s glare, gleaming brightly in the sky. It was a sight so...
For years, people worried that speaking to babies in more than one language would cause confusion and a delay in language development. Now we know that couldn’t be further from the truth: babies raised in two (or more!) languages have a higher rate of cognitive development. Essentially, bilingual babies are smarter. Babies can be bilingual?...
100 years ago, there were more than 200,000 lions living in the wild in Africa. Today, only about 10% of them remain. Lions have disappeared from 95% of their historic range [1], and many live inside of protected animal preserves in order to protect the animals from poaching. Unfortunately, wildlife preserves don’t have a perfect...
‘Tis the season to be jolly – but not without fair warning! With one of the busiest and most well-loved holidays around the corner, unfortunately, it’s a time when criminals come out of the woodwork. Crowded malls, stressed shoppers, and occupied minds make some people easy targets. Thieves love the holiday season because people can...
What happens when a brain researcher has a stroke? In the case of Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, it gives them the opportunity to study the brain from the inside out. It also provides them with fascinating insights into life. Not to mention it can lead to a book deal, one of the most-watched Ted Talks...
Ground beef is a common ingredient in many dishes, loved for its versatility and taste. Whether you’re making tacos, lasagna, meatballs, meatloaf, or hundreds of other delicious meals, ground beef is the principal ingredient. However, it can sometimes be confusing and concerning when ground meat appears to be gray in color. Let’s explore the different...
According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, the black rhinoceros is a critically endangered species, with only about 5,500 remaining in the wild. An estimated 2000 make a home in Namibia, Southwestern Africa. The Namibian government permits that only five males can be killed each year. An American trophy hunter, Chris D. Peyerk...
Mexican company BiomiTech won the Innovation award at the Contamination Expo Series in Birmingham, England. Its entry, the BioUrban 2.0 system beat the other six finalists. BiomiTech created an air purification system that transforms contaminants, such as carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxide, into oxygen. They accomplish this by using a species of microalgae who perform...
After years of throwing toxic waste into a landfill, one Scottish municipality decided it was the perfect location to build a high school for students with special needs. But just seven years after the school opened, teachers and parents of Buchanan High School in Coatbridge are outraged that four staff members have developed the same...
