Deep under the country's southeast, a slab of Earth's outer shell is splitting in two places at once, and geologists say the rifts may one day join. On the scale of a human life, the plates that make up Earth's crust and upper mantle barely seem to move at all. Yet they never stop, and over millions of years their slow collisions raise mountains, close oceans and redraw the … [Read more...] about Scientists Discover Two Enormous Tears in a Tectonic Plate Beneath Iran
Florida Couple Buys 45-Acre Swamp in 2007 to Protect It from Development. 15 Years Later, It’s Home to Hundreds of Wood Storks
When a Florida couple bought a 45-acre swamp beside their home, their goal was simple: keep it from being developed. Years later, that wetland had become a nesting site for hundreds of wood storks, along with herons, alligators and many other animals. Here is how it happened, and what their story shows about the role of private landowners in wildlife conservation. A Swamp … [Read more...] about Florida Couple Buys 45-Acre Swamp in 2007 to Protect It from Development. 15 Years Later, It’s Home to Hundreds of Wood Storks
Your Mother’s Cells May Still Be Living in Your Body — Science Calls It Microchimerism
The placenta was once thought of as a wall between mother and baby. It turns out to be more like a two-way border crossing, and some of the travelers stay for life. What Is Microchimerism? Microchimerism is the presence of a small number of cells from another genetically distinct individual inside a person's body. The most common source is pregnancy. During gestation, … [Read more...] about Your Mother’s Cells May Still Be Living in Your Body — Science Calls It Microchimerism
Disabled dog abandoned with a bag of diapers and a note
Adopting a dog with special needs isn't the right choice for every household, but for the right family it can be deeply rewarding. Lunita's story shows both sides: a difficult start, a rescue that took people across borders, and a final chapter filled with love. This is her story as shared by the people who cared for her, and it includes the sad news that she has passed … [Read more...] about Disabled dog abandoned with a bag of diapers and a note
Cat dyed purple and used as a chew toy – but transformation 3 months later is wonderful
A tiny kitten with bright purple fur became an online favorite after he was rescued and nursed back to health. Smurf's story has a difficult beginning, but the part people remember is his recovery, his new friends and the grey coat that slowly grew back. Here is what rescuers reported. A Kitten Found With Purple Fur According to reports, Smurf was less than two months old … [Read more...] about Cat dyed purple and used as a chew toy – but transformation 3 months later is wonderful