The wolf is one of the most revered creatures in the world because of its might, extraordinary instincts, keen intelligence, and social skills. The magnificent animal has long been celebrated in myths, literature, film, art, and other cultural works, gently teaching us to value them even more. It makes sense that people would want to bring a piece of the wilderness home. People … [Read more...] about When The Owner Could No Longer Handle Him, The Wolfdog Was Abandoned at a Kill Shelter; Fortunately, Our Sanctuary Saved Him
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A Stalagmite Could Have Revealed What Caused Mesopotamia’s Fall
Mesopotamia's first empire, the Akkadian, crumbled around 4,200 years ago, coinciding with similar transformations in Egypt and the Indus Valley, the two other prominent civilizations of the time. A study of stalagmites in Iran reveals that all three were caused by a widespread climate event. Civilizations emerge and fall for a variety of reasons, and the roots of the … [Read more...] about A Stalagmite Could Have Revealed What Caused Mesopotamia’s Fall
The “Death Spiral” Could Be The Fourth Stage Of Life
Even if we don't realize it, we are all familiar with the stages of life. Childhood is followed by the longest time of adulthood, with all of its concomitant development and progress. This, clearly, can continue decades and is connected with an exponential risk of mortality as individuals age. This ultimately leads to a third stage of life known as "late life," in which … [Read more...] about The “Death Spiral” Could Be The Fourth Stage Of Life
A Spider Venom-Based Molecule That Could Protect Your Heart From Attack
After a heart attack, a chemical derived from the venom of a funnel-web spider may prevent cells from dying, as it was previously demonstrated to have a similar potential after strokes. Many people could get a heart attack when they come upon a K'gari funnel web spider (or at least feel like one is imminent). But soon, the spider's venom may serve as the foundation for a … [Read more...] about A Spider Venom-Based Molecule That Could Protect Your Heart From Attack
When A Man Knocked Down The Wall of His Basement, He Found an Ancient Underground City That Could Accommodate 20,000 People
In 1963, a man in the Turkish province of Nevşehir tore down a basement wall and found a massive underground metropolis. According to accounts from the period, the guy sledgehammered his wall and discovered a tunnel behind it, followed by further tunnels. Later exploration would find it to be an 18-story-deep underground city with chapels, schools, and stables. The … [Read more...] about When A Man Knocked Down The Wall of His Basement, He Found an Ancient Underground City That Could Accommodate 20,000 People