The largest dam removal in US history is happening now. After years of advocacy from Indigenous groups and environmentalists, dams along the Klamath River are being removed, allowing water to flow freely again. This offers new hope for the region’s iconic salmon. The Klamath River, stretching 414 kilometers (257 miles) between Oregon and northwestern California, was once … [Read more...] about Water Is Freely Flowing Down The Klamath River For First Time In 100 Years
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Earth’s rotating inner core is starting to slow down — and it could alter the length of our days
The heart of our planet has been spinning unusually slowly for the past 14 years, new research confirms. If this mysterious trend continues, it could potentially lengthen Earth's days — though the effects would likely be imperceptible to us. Earth's inner core is a roughly moon-size chunk of solid iron and nickel that lies more than 3,000 miles (4,800 kilometers) below our … [Read more...] about Earth’s rotating inner core is starting to slow down — and it could alter the length of our days
Facebook down globally, users fail to login
The outage appeared to affect both desktop and mobile users, with error messages preventing login attempts. Social media giant Facebook suffered a widespread outage on Monday, leaving millions of users unable to access their accounts. Users across the globe reported issues with logging in and accessing their Facebook profiles, as well as other services owned by the company, … [Read more...] about Facebook down globally, users fail to login
Hero K9 tracks down 12-year-old missing in freezing weather — thank you
K9 police dogs are an invaluable part of any police department. They can use their incredible senses to do things humans can’t, like tracking down missing people. Recently, a 3-year-old K9 was the hero of the day after saving a missing child. On January 31, the Auburn Police Department, in Massachusetts, received a call about a missing 12-year-old. The child had left home … [Read more...] about Hero K9 tracks down 12-year-old missing in freezing weather — thank you
Heartbroken Shelter Dog Shuts Down When Her Best Friend Gets Adopted Without Her
“She definitely misses having a sibling to cuddle with” In the vast and bustling city of Oklahoma, the compassionate rescuers at Stillwater Animal Welfare (SAW) encountered a remarkable duo last month – two dogs found navigating the urban landscape together. While SAW's welfare officers frequently save multiple dogs, this particular pair stood out immediately for their … [Read more...] about Heartbroken Shelter Dog Shuts Down When Her Best Friend Gets Adopted Without Her