In 2019, ecologist Thomas Crowther ignited a global fervor for tree planting, advocating for the ambitious goal of planting a trillion trees to counteract carbon emissions. However, Crowther, once the chief scientific adviser for the United Nations' Trillion Trees Campaign, has now made a U-turn, urging environmental leaders to pump the brakes on mass tree … [Read more...] about Guy Who Urged Planting a Trillion Trees Begs People to Stop Planting So Many Trees
These Are the Only Images Ever Made on the Surface of Venus
Venus, often referred to as Earth's twin or sister planet, has long intrigued scientists and stargazers alike. Sharing a similar size and composition with our home planet, Venus stands out as an enigmatic celestial neighbor. Yet, beneath the surface-level similarities, Venus and Earth couldn't be more different, especially when it comes to their respective … [Read more...] about These Are the Only Images Ever Made on the Surface of Venus
Tap-Dancing Spider Rediscovered After 92-Year Vanishing Act in Portugal
The world of arachnids has witnessed another remarkable rediscovery, this time in the forests of Portugal. The elusive Fagilde’s trapdoor spider (Nemesia berlandi), lost to science for an astonishing 92 years, has been found by the team at Re:wild’s Search for Lost Species project. Endemic to Portugal, this tap-dancing spider was first documented in 1931 by the pioneering … [Read more...] about Tap-Dancing Spider Rediscovered After 92-Year Vanishing Act in Portugal
2 Eagle parents took turns getting covered in snow to protect their eggs from the California storm
In a heartwarming display of nature's resilience, a pair of bald eagles in Big Bear, California, named Jackie and Shadow, have become the focal point of a livestream capturing their unwavering commitment to safeguarding their eggs during a severe winter storm. The avian duo's remarkable dedication has drawn the attention of thousands of viewers, providing a glimpse into the … [Read more...] about 2 Eagle parents took turns getting covered in snow to protect their eggs from the California storm
What the Ideal City Would Have Looked Like in the 50s
Step into the whimsical world of the 1950s, where British illustrator Ronald Lampitt envisioned an ideal city that seamlessly amalgamated the best features from renowned global metropolises. In 1951, Lampitt crafted a mesmerizing map for the Illustrated Magazine, breathing life into a city born from the imagination of prolific British journalist and writer John Sleigh Pudney … [Read more...] about What the Ideal City Would Have Looked Like in the 50s