So much of green energy is all about using the resources that are abundant locally. Most often people think of things like wind, water, and solar power. This new Himalayan invention, however, uses something far less “conventional”: Pine needles. A large portion of the Indian state of Uttarakhand, aka Dev Bhoomi or “Land of Gods”,...
Currently, in the southwestern United States, there are hundreds of thousands of migratory birds dying, and biologists can’t figure out the reason. This is what we know so far. Hundreds of Thousands of Birds Dying in the Midwest Researchers from New Mexico State University’s department of fish, wildlife, and conservation ecology have a growing concern...
Evidently, determining whether an octopus is a male or female is hard to even those whose career revolves around these interesting creatures. In 2018, when this male octopus had babies at the University of Georgia Marine Education Center and Aquarium, the curators were surprised, to say the least. ‘Male’ Octopus Has Babies When the aquarium...
Dogfighting and cockfighting have been largely condemned across most of the United States. They are cruel and inhumane and are now illegal in all fifty states. Wildlife killing contests are a lesser-known but equally barbaric blood sport. Sadly, this sport is still legal in 45 states across the country. In September 2020, Washington became the...
Long has the question been asked as to whether or not humans are the only form of intelligent life in space. In an exciting new discovery, scientists have recently found what could be possible signs of life on Venus. This is what we know so far. Possible Alien Life on Venus To be clear, no,...
In an uncharacteristic pattern of behavior, there seems to be a pod of orcas attacking boats off the coast of Spain and Portugal. The killer whale attacks are absolutely terrifying and appear as though they are orchestrated. Killer Whale Attacks on Boats Scientists are stunned at the recent attacks by pods of orcas on boats...
From fully catered squirrel restaurants to high-rising towers for cats, the coronavirus lockdown had many people coming up with the most astonishing creations to pass time. Boredom truly brings out the best in us, and what better way to spend free time than building timeless pieces for the ones we love? Grandfathers are simply the...
When you are a 1 in a 100,000 birth, you are supposed to be special and loved just like everyone else. Sadly, seals don’t understand the concept of uniqueness and would rather stick to the status quo. Last month, an extremely rare ginger seal was spotted in an all-black rookery on the Russian island of...
Over the last several years, we have witnessed a number of disastrous environmental events, and from what it looks like, it has a lot to do with humans destroying nature. The devastating fires in Australia, California, and Brazil have wiped out millions of acres of forest. Extreme weather like hurricanes, earthquakes, and tornadoes have destroyed...
Financial freedom is something that we all aspire to achieve, but for most of us, it is something we can only dream about. This New England couple decided to take back control over their finances by building themselves an expandable tiny house using entirely recycled materials – this is how they did it. Scrap Metal...
At one point in history, people who went to college were in the minority. Higher education was reserved primarily for intellectuals hoping to have a career in academia. Today, however, the opposite is true. By the end of the twentieth century, going to college was considered a “no-brainer”. Every student was expected to at least...
When you’re roughing it in the wilderness, it’s always good to have a few tricks up your sleeve. With a few cans of coke, you can create a single-burner stove yourself with these easy steps. Beyond camping, this technique could be very helpful in cases of emergencies or blackouts. You can use this stove indoors...
