A single drop of water can act as a convex lens, bending and focusing light rays that pass through it-a phenomenon known as refraction. When positioned correctly, such a droplet can project a miniature but highly detailed image of its environment, including entire landscapes like a 30-meter loblolly pine forest. This optical behavior occurs because the curved surface of the … [Read more...] about How refraction can paint a 30-meter loblolly pine forest in a drop of water
Heart Health
Lavern the Miracle Cat: Survives 16 Days Under Joplin Tornado Rubble
In a story that defies belief, a woman discovered her beloved cat alive—sixteen days after a devastating tornado tore through Joplin, Missouri, in 2011. This is one tough pussy. Lavern the cat, a resilient 13-year-old feline, survived more than two weeks trapped beneath the rubble of what used to be her family’s home. The EF5 tornado, one of the deadliest in U.S. history, … [Read more...] about Lavern the Miracle Cat: Survives 16 Days Under Joplin Tornado Rubble
Meltwater bursts through Greenland ice in first-of-a-kind eruption
Satellite images have revealed a remarkable and unprecedented event: a subglacial lake erupting through the surface of the Greenland ice sheet — a phenomenon never witnessed before and possibly linked to rising global temperatures. Under normal circumstances, as Greenland’s glaciers melt, the water drains down to the bedrock and then flows outward toward the ocean. But … [Read more...] about Meltwater bursts through Greenland ice in first-of-a-kind eruption
Nobody wanted the pug who always looked grumpy – until one person got him to smile
Puppy Cornelius was, well, kind of the ‘ugly duckling.’ Afflicted by leucism, a disease which causes a lack of pigments and so very pale color, the dog was passed around from owner to owner, with no one choosing to keep him. Until one day, when Toni Cusson from Toronto, Canada, fell in love with what is undoubtedly the internet’s grumpiest-looking … [Read more...] about Nobody wanted the pug who always looked grumpy – until one person got him to smile
Image of street dog forces animal heroes to note much bigger problem in Houston
In a world where 200 million dogs are homeless, the situation may seem desperate, but there’s actually hope. Government-funded programs, organizations, volunteers and ordinary lovers — there are so many of us who care! The Forgotten Dogs of the 5th Ward Project helps rescue and care for homeless dogs in Houston, USA. The project offers food, veterinary care and a … [Read more...] about Image of street dog forces animal heroes to note much bigger problem in Houston