In a disconcerting revelation, Norwegian researchers have made a startling discovery beneath the permafrost of the Arctic, raising concerns about the potential acceleration of global warming. The findings indicate that not only ancient diseases but also substantial amounts of methane gas are lurking deep within the ice, a powerful heat-trapping gas that could contribute to the … [Read more...] about Scientists make alarming discovery after hearing bubbling sounds from deep within Arctic ice: ‘We decided to have a look’
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Scientists make concerning discovery deep inside cave that’s been closed off for decades
In a concerning revelation, a team of scientists led by Elizabeth Hasenmueller, associate director of the Water Access, Technology, Environment, and Resources (WATER) Institute at Saint Louis University, discovered elevated levels of plastic pollution within a Missouri cave system that has been sealed off from the public for three decades. Cliff Cave, located near Saint … [Read more...] about Scientists make concerning discovery deep inside cave that’s been closed off for decades
Rats Make Adorable Happy Squeaks When They’re With Their Buddies
It turns out that rats, much like humans, express sheer delight in the company of their buddies, and they've got a unique way of vocalizing their happiness – through adorable high-pitched squeaks. New research has uncovered the cheerful sounds emitted by rats when in the presence of their fellow rodents, providing insight into the emotional lives of these social … [Read more...] about Rats Make Adorable Happy Squeaks When They’re With Their Buddies
Wildlife officers make disturbing autopsy discovery after euthanizing sick bear: ‘It’s a call we wish we never had to make’
In a heartbreaking incident in Telluride, Colorado, wildlife officers were forced to euthanize a sick bear, which led to a grim discovery during the subsequent autopsy. The bear had been suffering for months due to plastic waste that had blocked its digestive system, shedding light on the devastating consequences of plastic pollution on wildlife. What … [Read more...] about Wildlife officers make disturbing autopsy discovery after euthanizing sick bear: ‘It’s a call we wish we never had to make’
Fire Hydrant Drinking Fountains Are a Simple But Cool Way To Make Cities More Liveable
Turning fire hydrants into drinking fountains (while keeping their original function) makes cities better places to live – especially in summertime. We love this idea. An easy and humane (especially in summertime) way to make use of all those lonesome fire hydrants in cities that are only used once in a long while. They are turned into drinking fountains that are of direct … [Read more...] about Fire Hydrant Drinking Fountains Are a Simple But Cool Way To Make Cities More Liveable