In the early 1990s, the cleaning manager at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport was trying to find a solution to a common problem: urinal spillage. Urine spills were not only unsightly, but they also created a slippery and dangerous hazard for passengers. The cleaning manager, Aad Kieboom, tried a number of different solutions, including placing signs above the urinals and even … [Read more...] about Amsterdam Airport Introduced A Fly Target In Urinals To Reduce Spillage And It Actually Worked
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A New Ocean Is Forming in Africa Along a 35-Mile Crack That Opened Up in Ethiopia in 2005
Africa is currently in the throes of a breathtaking geological transformation that promises to reshape the continent and give rise to a new ocean. This extraordinary process is occurring in Ethiopia's Afar region, where a colossal crack in the Earth's crust, known as the East African Rift, is progressively widening and deepening, revealing the molten magma beneath. The … [Read more...] about A New Ocean Is Forming in Africa Along a 35-Mile Crack That Opened Up in Ethiopia in 2005
Crows’ reasoning ability rivals that of seven-year-old humans
In the realm of avian intelligence, New Caledonian crows have once again proven themselves as remarkable thinkers, with reasoning abilities matching those of seven-year-old humans, according to a study conducted by researchers. The study involved subjecting six wild New Caledonian crows to a series of tests specifically designed to challenge their comprehension of causal … [Read more...] about Crows’ reasoning ability rivals that of seven-year-old humans
Woman adopts dog who has been in shelter for 7 years — gets remarkable sign that it’s meant to be
All shelter dogs dream of finding their forever home, some wait years before getting adopted. Sometimes it takes time to find just the right new owner. When one woman visited a shelter and met a dog who had been waiting 7 years to find a home, she noticed a remarkable sign and knew it was destined to be. Animal Resource Center, a nonprofit shelter in Bloomsburg, … [Read more...] about Woman adopts dog who has been in shelter for 7 years — gets remarkable sign that it’s meant to be
Bombay Bush Frog: The Only Frog That Bypasses the Tadpole Stage
The Bombay Bush Frog (Raorchestes bombayensis) is a unique frog species that is endemic to the Western Ghats of India. It is the only known frog species that bypasses the tadpole stage of development. Instead, Bombay Bush Frogs develop directly from eggs into froglets. This is a rare reproductive strategy among frogs, and it is thought to be an adaptation to the harsh … [Read more...] about Bombay Bush Frog: The Only Frog That Bypasses the Tadpole Stage