Arctic glaciers were one of nature's most enigmatic and unexplored wonders in the early 1900s. After more than a century of research, exploration, and exploitation, the glaciers have become a terrifying witness to the ravages of global warming. Christian Slund, a Swedish photojournalist who works for Greenpeace, obtained some early images of glaciers and ice in Svalbard, … [Read more...] about 7 Shocking Photos Show What Climate Change Has Done To Arctic Glaciers Over 100 Years
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A Living Tree Bridges In India Stand Strong For Hundreds Of Years
The entwined roots of Indian rubber trees form bridges that—unlike steel structures—grow more durable with time. The emerald hills of Meghalaya state—a steep, sodden, rumpled, and stream-slashed portion of India's remote and picturesque northeastern panhandle—can be excruciatingly difficult to walk. The mist-sheeted corrugated slopes are packed with jungle foliage and … [Read more...] about A Living Tree Bridges In India Stand Strong For Hundreds Of Years
Dog Found After Years of Being Lost Is Overjoyed To Be With His Best Friend
Such a beautiful reunion ❤️ Earlier this month, volunteers at this animal shelter in Ukraine took in a sizable stray dog with blue eyes who was obviously not having a good time living on the streets. His malnourished body and scraggly coat gave away the many struggles he'd gone through. The dog already had a home, but rescuers were determined to find him a new, happy one. … [Read more...] about Dog Found After Years of Being Lost Is Overjoyed To Be With His Best Friend
The First New Blue Pigment in Almost 200 Years is Being Developed As a Crayon
Mas Subramanian, a chemist and professor at Oregon State University, was leading an electronics-related project in 2009 when he and a student made an exciting discovery: a new blue pigment. The brilliant color, known as YlnMn blue, is the first new blue in over 200 years and, as a result, the inspiration for the newest Crayola crayon. Crayola is interested in waxing this … [Read more...] about The First New Blue Pigment in Almost 200 Years is Being Developed As a Crayon
Photos/Timelapse of Record-Breaking ‘Sail Amsterdam’ Will Make You Want to Attend This Year’s Event
The greatest nautical spectacle in the world is SAIL Amsterdam, held every 5 years in the capital of The Netherlands. Since its first edition in 1975, SAIL Amsterdam has grown to become the largest public event in the Netherlands and the largest free nautical event in the world. Every five years, in excess of 600 ships navigate along the North Sea Canal before mooring in and … [Read more...] about Photos/Timelapse of Record-Breaking ‘Sail Amsterdam’ Will Make You Want to Attend This Year’s Event