In August 2019, photographs of an emaciated elephant lying on the ground, her ribs and bones clearly visible through her skin, spread around the world and reignited a global conversation about the treatment of captive elephants in religious festivals. What the Photos Showed The elephant, a 70-year-old female named Tikiri, was set to take part in Sri Lanka's Esala Perahera … [Read more...] about Images Showed a Starving, 70-Year-Old Elephant Forced to Walk Miles for a Festival — Here’s What Happened Next
Wildlife & Nature
Dog Surrendered To Shelter With His Bed And All His Toys
Many people dream of having a dog. And it's easy to understand why — dogs are loyal, loving, and truly live up to the title of "man's best friend." But there's one thing everyone needs to remember before getting a dog: they're not just pets. They're family. You don't just give up on a family member when life gets busy. You don't abandon them when it's no longer … [Read more...] about Dog Surrendered To Shelter With His Bed And All His Toys
Euphorbia Hirta (Asthma-Plant): Traditional Uses, Preparation Methods, and Safety Guide
Euphorbia hirta, widely known as the "asthma-plant," is a small hairy herb native to tropical America and now found across most tropical and subtropical regions worldwide, including Africa, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia, according to Wikipedia. It has a long history in traditional and Ayurvedic medicine for respiratory, digestive, and skin conditions, as documented in a … [Read more...] about Euphorbia Hirta (Asthma-Plant): Traditional Uses, Preparation Methods, and Safety Guide
What Gelatin Actually Is — and How It Ends Up in Gummy Bears
Gummy bears, marshmallows, Jell-O, and countless pill capsules all rely on the same ingredient to get their signature wobble, chew, or dissolve: gelatin. Despite how far removed the finished product looks from its source, the science behind it is well documented — and genuinely interesting. What Gelatin Actually Is Gelatin is processed collagen — specifically, … [Read more...] about What Gelatin Actually Is — and How It Ends Up in Gummy Bears
Two Minnesota Solar Farms Turned the Ground Beneath Their Panels Into Habitat — and Native Bees Increased 20-Fold
Solar panels and farmland are often framed as competitors for the same acres. A five-year study out of southern Minnesota suggests that framing misses something important: the ground underneath the panels doesn't have to sit empty. What the Researchers Did Scientists from the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory and the National Renewable Energy … [Read more...] about Two Minnesota Solar Farms Turned the Ground Beneath Their Panels Into Habitat — and Native Bees Increased 20-Fold