It looks like a tiny kangaroo and it’s bouncing back from the brink of extinction. The brush-tailed bettong, a small marsupial resembling a miniature kangaroo with a pouch for its young, is making a remarkable comeback in Australia. This adorable creature, however, has a surprising survival tactic: when threatened, it ejects its joey from its pouch to distract predators, a … [Read more...] about It looks like a tiny kangaroo and it’s bouncing back from the brink of extinction
Environment
Japan Uses Sprinklers that Spray Warm Water to Melt the Snow on the Roads
Japan has long been recognized for its innovative approach to solving everyday challenges, and their unique method of combating heavy snowfall is no exception. By utilizing advanced sprinkler systems that spray warm water onto roads, Japan is setting a new standard for winter road safety and environmental sustainability. How Does It Work? The system involves underground … [Read more...] about Japan Uses Sprinklers that Spray Warm Water to Melt the Snow on the Roads
Coffee companies issue serious warnings after beans become nearly impossible to grow — here’s what’s going on
Coffee Crisis: Climate Change Brewing Disaster for Beans & Your Wallet The world's love affair with coffee may be facing a bitter reality: climate change is brewing a perfect storm for coffee bean production, threatening both our morning brew and the livelihoods of millions. What's Roasting the Beans? Recent droughts in major coffee-producing countries like … [Read more...] about Coffee companies issue serious warnings after beans become nearly impossible to grow — here’s what’s going on
If Humans Die Out, Octopuses Already Have the Chops to Build the Next Civilization, Scientist Claims
Earth is no stranger to extinctions. As scientists have discerned from fossil records, species on Earth have already passed through five mass extinction events in the planet’s lifetime, including the last mass extinction roughly 65 million years ago that wiped out the dinosaurs. Now, scientists believe we might be in the midst of another. Humans’ impact on biodiversity—via … [Read more...] about If Humans Die Out, Octopuses Already Have the Chops to Build the Next Civilization, Scientist Claims
Human Civilization At Junction Between An Evolutionary Leap Or An Authoritarian Collapse
Arenowned systems theorist has predicted that human civilization is on the brink of a “giant leap”. This leap could see us embracing “networked superabundance”, but it may yet be thwarted by the rise of nationalist populism. In a new study, investigative journalist and academic Nafeez Ahmed has argued that the world is facing unprecedented crises. “Industrial civilization is … [Read more...] about Human Civilization At Junction Between An Evolutionary Leap Or An Authoritarian Collapse