Tokelau, an island country and dependent territory of New Zealand nestled in the southern Pacific Ocean, has achieved a remarkable feat in the realm of renewable energy. It proudly holds the title of being the world's first nation to run entirely on solar power. With its commitment to sustainability and renewable energy sources, Tokelau has set a shining example for the rest of … [Read more...] about Tokelau: The World’s First 100% Solar Powered Nation
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Black Canada Lynx caught on camera for the first time
The Canada Lynx, also known as Lynx canadensis, is a species of lynx native to North America, including Canada and parts of the United States. While the Canada Lynx typically has a light brownish-grey fur coat, individuals with black fur have been reported occasionally. No one had captured black-colored type on camera, but in 2022, a fortunate individual managed to take … [Read more...] about Black Canada Lynx caught on camera for the first time
First Vaccine For Honeybees Could Save Billions
Bees play a vital role in pollinating crops in the United States, but their numbers have been dwindling at alarming rates due to disease and pesticide use. The US government has now approved the world's first vaccine for honeybees, which is aimed at fighting diseases that frequently destroy colonies, including American foulbrood, a bacterial disease that is a major threat to … [Read more...] about First Vaccine For Honeybees Could Save Billions
World’s First Cloned Arctic Wolf Is Now 100 Days Old
The cloning of animals has always been a topic of fascination for humans. From Dolly the sheep to the latest cloned arctic wolf, the process of creating a genetically identical copy of a living being has captured the imagination of scientists and the public alike. Recently, a team of South Korean scientists announced that they had successfully cloned an endangered arctic … [Read more...] about World’s First Cloned Arctic Wolf Is Now 100 Days Old
African Man’s Tale From Mozambique. Yasuke Was The First Black Samurai In Japanese History
The transatlantic slave trade that Europeans engaged in during the 16th century is said to have given Japan its first black man, who went on to become the first black Samurai in the nation and go down in history. Yasuke, as he was known, is thought to have been born in Mozambique in or around 1555. He served as a slave for Italian Jesuit Alessandro Valignano. In 1579, … [Read more...] about African Man’s Tale From Mozambique. Yasuke Was The First Black Samurai In Japanese History