In the heart of Vietnam, a forest shrouded in mystery has long been plagued by the haunting silence of "empty forest syndrome," a phenomenon where the vibrant beauty of a tropical ecosystem exists, but its inhabitants have vanished. Scientists, however, embarked on a journey to unravel this enigma and stumbled upon a creature that hadn't graced their lenses for nearly three … [Read more...] about This Elusive Creature Wasn’t Seen for Nearly 30 Years. Then It Appeared on Camera
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New Zealand’s Amazing Moeraki Boulders Have Grown for 60 Million Years To Look Like This
These enigmatic spherical rock formations scattered along the New Zealand coastline captivate scientists and curious wanderers alike. If you are looking for a unique and amazing natural attraction in New Zealand, you should definitely visit the Moeraki Boulders on the Otago coast. These are huge round stones that lie on the Koekohe Beach, between the towns of Moeraki and … [Read more...] about New Zealand’s Amazing Moeraki Boulders Have Grown for 60 Million Years To Look Like This
This Brazilian Priest Takes Stray Dogs Off the Streets To Get Them Adopted By His Congregation
A compassionate Brazilian priest helps homeless dogs get adopted by having them join his church’s service every Sunday. Everybody’s welcome at the house of God – shouldn’t that be true for animals, too? A priest in Brazil thinks so. Father João Paulo Araujo Gomes typically celebrates the Sunday mass with some special guests – the forgotten stray dogs of Gravatá. … [Read more...] about This Brazilian Priest Takes Stray Dogs Off the Streets To Get Them Adopted By His Congregation
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’
Hawk Doesn’t Get Why This ‘Duck’ Isn’t Afraid of Him
In the vast expanse of the animal kingdom, encounters between predator and prey often unfold with a predictable script. However, the natural order of things can sometimes take an unexpected turn, leaving both observers and participants bewildered. Such is the case of a hawk's perplexing encounter with what it believed to be an ordinary duck. The drama unfolded when a … [Read more...] about Hawk Doesn’t Get Why This ‘Duck’ Isn’t Afraid of Him