The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a ripple effect of changes in nearly every aspect of our society. Social distancing rules have changed the way our kids go to school, the way we go to work, and the way we socialize. In some areas, they have also changed the way we give out driver’s licenses. Georgia...
It has been years since anyone spotted the extremely rare Blue Calamintha Bee in Florida. So long, in fact, that scientists and conservationists were afraid that the insect may have gone extinct altogether. That speculation was put to rest this month when Chase Kimmel, a researcher for the Florida Museum of Natural History, found one...
Pets may not understand the situation of the world right now, but a lot of them are happy they’re finally getting all the attention they need from their owners. Since so many of us humans are stuck at home due to the coronavirus outbreak, we now have enough time on our hands to rekindle the...
People can tell a lot about each other based on their career paths. That’s not to say the stereotypes of different jobs are always accurate. Lawyers aren’t necessarily smooth-talkers, accountants aren’t necessarily nerdy, and artists aren’t necessarily soulful. However, there are certain traits that are vital for people to succeed in their chosen professions. For example, veterinarians need to care about animals, managers need to have...
Underwater is considered a silent place, the total opposite of The Little Mermaid, where fish and crabs sing about life “Under the Sea.” However, the Disney film might be a little closer to reality than we realize. On land, nature is noisy. A walk through a forest would entertain a person with numerous bird calls that...
Imagine the beauty of the Northern Lights combined with the romanticism of a beach at night. Although that sounds like something from Fantasia, this magical event has occurred for the first time in 60 years. Mexican residents walking along the Puerto Marqués beach in Acapulco saw the shore light up with bioluminescence on the 20th of April. This magical blue...
Bees are vitally important pollinators of wild plants and agricultural crops around the world. Over the last several years, however, bee populations in North America have been rapidly declining. Some species have lost up to 96 percent of their population in the last twenty years. Scientists are still not sure exactly what has caused such...
Despite their enormous size, humpback whales are powerful yet gentle creatures that live in every ocean. They are a favorite among whale watchers since they are incredible swimmers who can leap in and out of the water. They are also known for their magical “songs” that can be heard over large distances. These songs sound...
There’s a new type of architecture being experimented with that could benefit the environment, help to end homelessness, and last for 500 years. They are known as Geoship homes and they are challenging the traditional idea of what a home should look like. Geoship Bioceramic Domes CEO of Geoship Morgan Bierschenk is making waves in...
Bouncing in a trampoline during the summer can be a bitter-sweet experience for your kids, especially when it’s an outdoor trampoline. While they are having so much jumping freely up and down, they are also enduring the annoying heat from the warmer weather. Most people would pour cool water over their trampoline before the kids...
These are scary times we live in and the state of the world right now has left millions of economically vulnerable people in even worse conditions. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many businesses have had to shut down, and ultimately, millions of people have been put out of work. While some countries such as the...
If you’re an avid lover of flowers, you’ve probably heard of the magical Keukenhof Gardens in Lisse, Netherlands, often referred to as the Garden of Europe. This 32-hectare garden has often been called the most beautiful spring garden in the world, where 7 million bulbs of different species are planted every year. The garden is...
