22 Tennessee State Parks Provide All-Terrain Wheelchairs to Enhance Accessibility for All
Tennessee State Parks have expanded their accessibility efforts by providing all-terrain wheelchairs in 22 state parks, enhancing outdoor experiences for individuals with disabilities. These specialized wheelchairs, designed by local company Sunrise Medical, enable users to navigate ...
700 Cats Rescued After TikTok User Finds a Texas Tabby–and Rescues a Sanctuary in Trouble
From South Texas comes the incredible story of how a TikTok content creator channeled his platform for good—rescuing a cat and a cat shelter by inspiring thousands in donations. The story, first reported by Victoria Lopez at My San Antonio, underscores the potential of social media ...
Ecovillage Boekel: Discover the Netherlands’ Award-Winning, Sustainable Housing Community
Ecovillage Boekel, located in the south of the Netherlands, stands as a beacon of sustainable living and innovation. Named the Netherlands’ most sustainable organization in 2021, this almost self-sufficient community exemplifies environmental stewardship and resilience. The ...
Recently Discovered Lunar Cave May One Day Serve as a Base Camp
The Moon, despite its striking beauty, presents an incredibly hostile environment for human habitation. Temperatures at the lunar equator swing drastically, from scorching highs of 250°F (121°C) during the day to bone-chilling lows of -208°F (-133°C) at night. This extreme temperature ...
LEGO Designer Recreates Lisbon’s Iconic Bica Funicular Railway With 2,997 Tiny Bricks
Lisbon is renowned for its charming architecture and historic landmarks, making it a popular tourist destination. One of its iconic features is the Ascensor da Bica, a funicular that not only facilitates transportation up one of the city’s steepest hills but also stands as a ...
‘She saved our lives’: Woman Credits Rescue Dog for Alerting Her to Dangerous Carbon Monoxide Levels
Samantha Griffen and her family owe their lives to Luna, a two-year-old Siberian husky rescued from a shelter just six months ago. Griffen had moved into a new house in Marion, Indiana, and while she was resting one day due to a migraine, Luna’s persistent behavior saved her ...
‘PET Pirates’ Remove Seven Tons of Trash from Hungarian Lake in Plastic Picking Competition
It was a grand day out on Lake Tisza in southern Hungary as the PET Cup returned with great success. Sponsored by local and large businesses alike, the event featured hearty ‘PET Pirates’ plundering the artificial lake in search of treasure: plastic waste. These enthusiastic ...
Mushrooms Help Turn Toxic Brownfields into Blooming Meadows
In industrial lots once dominated by toxic soils, Danielle Stevenson’s innovative approach has transformed barren landscapes into vibrant meadows teeming with life. Utilizing fungi and native plants, the environmental toxicologist and founder of DIY Fungi is spearheading efforts ...
Five Grizzly Bear Cubs With Their Mom Spotted in Yellowstone for the First Time
In a remarkable and unprecedented event, a Yellowstone tour guide recently witnessed and filmed a female grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) with five cubs, a sight never recorded in Yellowstone National Park. Grizzly bears typically give birth to two cubs per litter, with larger ...
