Scientists Look into Anti-aging Secrets of the Greenland Shark, Which Live for Centuries
The Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus) has captured scientists’ fascination due to its extraordinary longevity, with some individuals living for up to 500 years. As the longest-living vertebrate known to science, these sharks offer a unique window into understanding the ...
Hobbyist Hedge Trimmer Transforms His Street into Green Sculpture Gallery in Memory of Beloved Wife
In a quiet corner of London’s Islington district, a dead-end road has become an unexpected tourist attraction thanks to the artistry and devotion of Tim Bushe, an architect who has turned hedge trimming into a heartfelt tribute to his late wife, Philippa. Over the years, Bushe ...
Classical Realism and Surreal Abstraction Collide in Monumental Oil Paintings
Ella Baudinet’s monumental oil paintings are a captivating fusion of classical realism, surreal abstraction, and modern sensibilities. Her work draws viewers into a dreamlike realm where human figures seem to materialize from smoky swirls of color, blending the precision of ...
Rare ‘Supermoon Blue Moon’ Will Light up the Night Skies in a Few Days
Stargazers, get ready for a celestial treat! In just a few days, the night sky will be graced by a rare supermoon blue moon, an extraordinary event that combines two captivating lunar phenomena. This August’s full moon, the brightest and largest of 2024, will also be blue, making ...
Wildlife Photographer Captures Intimate Photos of Alaska’s Grizzly Bears
Wildlife photographer Joe Moreno recently embarked on an extraordinary journey to Lake Clark National Park in Alaska, where he captured the intimate and majestic lives of the Alaska Peninsula brown bears, often known as “peninsular grizzlies.” These bears, among the largest ...
18-Year-Old Woman Bravely Leads 16 Hikers to Safety During Jasper National Park Wildfire
On July 22, a sudden wildfire erupted in Jasper National Park, rapidly engulfing the Canadian forest and forcing an urgent evacuation of hikers and campers. Among those facing the risky situation was 18-year-old Colleen Knull, a volunteer firefighter working a summer job as part of ...
Learn How a Canadian Man Traded a Red Paperclip for a $50,000 Home
Nearly 20 years ago, Canadian blogger Kyle MacDonald captured the imagination of the internet by trading his way from a red paperclip to a two-story home. Inspired by the childhood game “Bigger, Better,” where the objective is to trade an item for something more valuable, ...
‘Sponge’ Cities Combat Urban Flooding by Letting Nature Do the Work
The concept of “sponge cities” in China, pioneered by landscape architect Yu Kongjian, represents a transformative approach to urban flooding by harnessing the natural environment. Yu’s firm, Turenscape, has spearheaded numerous projects across China that employ native ...
Here’s How Lahaina’s 151-Year-Old Banyan Tree Is Doing a Year After the Devastating Fire
A year after the devastating fire in August 2023, which ravaged Maui and severely damaged Lahaina, the town’s beloved 151-year-old Banyan Tree shows signs of resilience. The fire, which claimed over 100 lives and decimated much of the island’s landscape, left the Banyan ...
