Tucked away in the Siberian tundra lies a remote village that defies the limits of human endurance—Oymyakon, Russia. Known as the coldest inhabited place on Earth, this icy enclave challenges the very notion of what it means to live in extreme conditions. For intrepid journalist and photographer Amos Chapple, Oymyakon beckoned as a realm waiting to be discovered. … [Read more...] about Exploring Oymyakon: Life in the Coldest Inhabited Place on Earth
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One-eyed shelter dog was about to be euthanized — then a pilot and a woman hundreds of miles away saved his life
All shelter dogs dream of finding a home of their own, but for some it’s a matter of life and death: at some shelters, if they’re not adopted out in time, they’re at risk of being euthanized. That was the case recently for a rescue dog named Odin. But just when it seemed all hope was lost, a stranger hundreds of miles away stepped in to save his life. Odin first … [Read more...] about One-eyed shelter dog was about to be euthanized — then a pilot and a woman hundreds of miles away saved his life
Photographer captures ‘terrifying’ photo of abandoned home completely engulfed in kudzu: ‘Run for your life’
In the realm of botanical conquests, few phenomena are as awe-inspiring yet unnerving as the relentless advance of kudzu. This invasive vine, known colloquially as "the vine that ate the South," recently made headlines once again when a daring Redditor took to the skies to document its insidious embrace of an abandoned home in Virginia. The image, shared on social media, … [Read more...] about Photographer captures ‘terrifying’ photo of abandoned home completely engulfed in kudzu: ‘Run for your life’
Giant Bubble Discovered By Divers Incubates a Plethora of New Life
Off the western coast of Norway, a team of divers aboard the Norwegian research vessel REV Ocean encountered a mesmerizing spectacle beneath the waves – a colossal gelatinous sphere, comparable in size to an adult human. Ronald Raasch, a diver on the vessel, captured the encounter on video, revealing a drifting blob encased in a transparent membrane with a dark mass suspended … [Read more...] about Giant Bubble Discovered By Divers Incubates a Plethora of New Life
Abandoned coal mines are getting a second life with ‘untapped energy source’: ‘Turning … this liability into a resource’
Abandoned coal mines, once considered environmental liabilities, are on the brink of a remarkable transformation, thanks to a groundbreaking initiative spearheaded by the Biden administration. The announcement, made in May, outlined a $450 million allocation from the Inflation Reduction and Infrastructure laws to fuel clean energy projects, primarily focusing on repurposing … [Read more...] about Abandoned coal mines are getting a second life with ‘untapped energy source’: ‘Turning … this liability into a resource’





