Long-Lost Diana of Versailles Statue Sank with the Titanic–But Was Just Found on the Ocean Floor
A two-foot-tall bronze statue of the Greek goddess Diana, which once adorned the fireplace mantle of the Titanic, has been rediscovered on the ocean floor, over a century after the ship’s tragic sinking. The statue, known as the Diana of Versailles, is a replica of an original ...
Scientists Take Flight to Help Nearly Extinct Birds Migrate
Scientists in Austria are embarking on an extraordinary mission to help nearly extinct northern bald ibises learn to migrate. In August 2024, conservationists from the Waldrappteam began guiding 36 hand-raised northern bald ibises from Austria to Spain, a journey spanning 1,740 miles ...
Students in the Philippines Create and Wear Funny “Anti-Cheating Hats” to School Exams
In the Philippines, students have found a creative way to reduce the stress of exams and prevent cheating by designing and wearing funny “anti-cheating hats.” Schools like Bicol University College of Engineering and Batangas State University – Lobo Campus have embraced ...
Homeowners are Getting Paid Up to $10,500 a Year to Create ‘Virtual Power Plants’ to Help Out Stressed Grids
Homeowners are increasingly getting paid to contribute their rooftop solar panels, battery storage, and electric vehicles (EVs) to “virtual power plants” (VPPs), which help support stressed energy grids. These VPPs aggregate renewable energy resources from homes in states ...
Mom Shares Heartwarming Photo of Son’s Action Figures Waving Him Off to First Day of School
Michelle Owen, a sports presenter, captured a touching moment when her son Zac set off for his first day of school. Rather than a typical first-day-of-school photo, Owen shared an image that radiated creativity and heartwarming sentiment. In the picture, Zac walks out the door in ...
The Cosmos Tiny Home Features a Cozy Netted Upstairs Area for Reading & Chilling
The Cosmos tiny home, designed by Plume, cleverly addresses the challenge of limited space typical of French tiny houses, which are constrained by the country’s strict towing laws. Measuring just 20 feet in length and built on a double-axle trailer, the home maximizes its compact ...
Fossilized Flowers From Greenland Reveal It Was a Green Tundra Less Than 1 Million Years Ago
A groundbreaking study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals that Greenland was not always a frozen wasteland. Less than 1 million years ago, the center of Greenland was a green tundra, as indicated by fossilized biological materials discovered in ...
Artist Explores the Theme of Trust Through Poignant Hand-Sculpted Animal Forms
In her latest exhibition, Trust, artist Beth Cavener delves into the theme of trust through intricately crafted animal sculptures that resonate with deep human emotions. Displayed at the Carpenters Workshop Gallery in Los Angeles, her pieces reflect the fractures in modern society ...
Patagonia Helping to Revolutionize California’s Farms with $1 Million Grant
Patagonia is helping revolutionize California’s farming industry through a $1 million grant, supporting the transition to organic and regenerative farming in Ventura County, an area known for its vast agricultural output. Industrial agriculture in this region has caused significant ...
