Mas Subramanian, a chemist and professor at Oregon State University, was leading an electronics-related project in 2009 when he and a student made an exciting discovery: a new blue pigment. The brilliant color, known as YlnMn blue, is the first new blue in over 200 years and, as a result, the inspiration for the newest Crayola crayon. Crayola is interested in waxing this … [Read more...] about The First New Blue Pigment in Almost 200 Years is Being Developed As a Crayon
The Photorealistic Butterfly Mural Pays Homage To The Artist’s Childhood Love Of Nature
Mantra, a French street artist, presents his mother's garden to Versailles in the form of a mural titled Where Amazement Blooms. Mantra is well-known for his paintings of the natural world, and he was inspired for this mural by the flora, flowers, and insects he witnessed as a child. The realistic painting depicts butterflies sitting on various flowers and is based on images … [Read more...] about The Photorealistic Butterfly Mural Pays Homage To The Artist’s Childhood Love Of Nature
Baby Eagles Who Fell From Nest Are Excited To Reunite With Mom
“Very sweet, very soft, pudgy little things” 💕 In Sequim, Washington, Kathy Pitts was out walking her dog when suddenly the pet picked up a scent. Pitts was directed to a bush in her neighbor's yard by his beginning to bark. Two small, chubby birds with downy, grey feathers were there, huddled in the shade of the leaves. Pitts was aware that these were not ordinary … [Read more...] about Baby Eagles Who Fell From Nest Are Excited To Reunite With Mom
Guy On Balcony Had Awkward Encounter With His Neighbor’s Cat
It got weird 😅 Meeting a cat can happen in a variety of ways, from pleasant flips at the feet and face-rubs on the shins to coy glances that suggest a pet or two might be allowed. There's also a chance of hearing hisses and scratching. Then there's the story of how @bennynazareth, a TikTok user, met his neighbor's cat. They met while they both watched from the … [Read more...] about Guy On Balcony Had Awkward Encounter With His Neighbor’s Cat
Rescuer Notices Beseeching Face Peeking From Rusted Hole
"Don't worry, we've got you now." A local dog rescuer kept a sharp eye out as she walked around the dusty trails of rural Romania, looking for anyone who might be in need. She suddenly noticed him. A little dog was just barely perceptible poking out from under the cover of a rusted conveyor belt. The dog's adorable brown eyes caught the rescuer's attention as he … [Read more...] about Rescuer Notices Beseeching Face Peeking From Rusted Hole