Astronauts on the International Space Station have photographed the Amazon River many times, and every picture shows something no map can: a winding brown giant, fed by countless tributaries, cutting through the rainforest like a living artery. Here's what those images reveal about the world's largest river. What You're Looking At From orbit, the Amazon's color stands out … [Read more...] about The Amazon river and its tributaries as seen from the International Space Station
From Skin and Bones to Fluffy Tails: My Opossum Rescue Mission
One day, a group of opossums showed up in my yard, looking gaunt and sickly. Concerned for their well-being, I contacted a veterinarian. The diagnosis: mange, a debilitating skin disease that can be fatal. Determined to help, I embarked on a mission to nurse these creatures back to health. The Challenge of Mange: Mange is caused by mites that burrow into the skin, causing … [Read more...] about From Skin and Bones to Fluffy Tails: My Opossum Rescue Mission
Polar Vortex To Bring Freezing Weather To US, Spelling Chaos For Roads And Iguanas
As the United States braces for one of the coldest Januarys in recent memory, a powerful polar vortex is making its presence felt. This extreme weather event is expected to bring snowstorms, dangerous wind chills, and even falling iguanas to parts of the country, disrupting lives and businesses while creating stunning (and frigid) landscapes. What Is a Polar Vortex? The … [Read more...] about Polar Vortex To Bring Freezing Weather To US, Spelling Chaos For Roads And Iguanas
Tourists Thought They Were Seeing Sheep on a Distant Hillside — It Was 230 Polar Bears
From a distance, the white shapes dotting the coastline of Russia's remote Wrangel Island looked like a flock of sheep grazing on a hillside. As the cruise ship carrying a group of tourists drew closer, the animals came into focus — and it became clear this was no ordinary sighting. A Gathering Unlike Anything Seen Before The tourists were traveling aboard the Akademik … [Read more...] about Tourists Thought They Were Seeing Sheep on a Distant Hillside — It Was 230 Polar Bears
‘Mystery volcano’ that erupted and cooled Earth in 1831 has finally been identified
In 1831, an unknown volcanic eruption triggered one of the most significant cooling events of the 19th century. This eruption released massive amounts of sulfur dioxide, altering global temperatures and ushering in widespread environmental and societal changes. Nearly two centuries later, scientists have unveiled the identity of this "mystery volcano"—Zavaritskii on Simushir … [Read more...] about ‘Mystery volcano’ that erupted and cooled Earth in 1831 has finally been identified