There’s nothing sweeter than the moment a rescued dog knows that they’re finally safe. Recently, one woman went the extra mile to get an abandoned puppy to safety — and the pup had a precious way of showing her love. Kelly Williams operates Kelaroo’s Ruff Ranch, a non-profit sanctuary for abused and abandoned dogs in Texas. Last week, she heard about a 6-month-old puppy who … [Read more...] about Dog rescuer wins trust of abandoned puppy — look of love shows she’s finally home
Italy’s Upside-Down Fig Tree Hangs From The Roof Of An Ancient Ruin
You don’t need Stranger Things to make it to The Upside Down. In Naples, Italy, visitors to the ruins of Baiae which sit within the modern city of Bacoli will find a botanical take on Stranger Things’ The Upside Down. Here, from the ceiling of a cave in the Parco Archeologico delle Terme di Baia, a fig tree has grown the wrong way up. Exactly how the gravity-defying tree … [Read more...] about Italy’s Upside-Down Fig Tree Hangs From The Roof Of An Ancient Ruin
Chlorophyll and Hemoglobin: Two Sides of the Same Coin (Almost)
While the terms "chlorophyll" and "hemoglobin" might not seem directly related, these fascinating molecules share a surprising structural similarity. They both play critical roles in sustaining life, but in very different ways. The most significant difference between chlorophyll and hemoglobin lies at their core. Plants utilize chlorophyll, the pigment that gives them their … [Read more...] about Chlorophyll and Hemoglobin: Two Sides of the Same Coin (Almost)
The Tuna Crabs Are Coming And It’s Not Good News
This is not the first time these creatures have been swept up and washed ashore. Large congregations of animals can be positive or negative. Large groups of whales seen for the first time may represent an important conservation milestone, while the upcoming cicadapocaplypse might not be everyone's idea of a good time. Underneath the waves off the coast of California, … [Read more...] about The Tuna Crabs Are Coming And It’s Not Good News
Man’s dying wish is to find a new home for his beloved dog: “Like trying to find a home for your child”
A man diagnosed with terminal cancer knows he is facing the end of his life, but it’s someone else he’s most concerned about: his beloved dog, who faces an uncertain future when the owner is gone. Now, the man’s dying wish is to find a perfect home for his sweet pet before he passes. David Fine, from Plainville, Massachusetts, rescued his pet dog Babs, a Shar-Pei/Boxer … [Read more...] about Man’s dying wish is to find a new home for his beloved dog: “Like trying to find a home for your child”