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 ...
Massive Flower Carpet Covers Brussels’ Beautiful Grand Place With Colorful Blooms
In August 2024, Brussels again dazzled tourists and locals with its biannual flower carpet tradition, covering the Grand Place with a stunning display of colorful blooms. The 2024 edition, designed by visual artist Océane Cornille, was a breathtaking spectacle spanning 1,680 square ...
Photographer Captures a Tiny Crimson Sunbird Bathing in a Banana Flower Petal Pool
Award-winning photographer Rahul Singh has captured an extraordinary moment in nature, where a tiny female Crimson Sunbird is seen bathing in the petal of a banana flower. This remarkable scene, set in Jalpaiguri, India, shows how small creatures, like the 10 cm long Sunbird, interact ...
Wall-Mounted Animal Lamps Bring a Touch of the Wild Indoors
Wall-mounted animal lamps by Uncle Lucas Studio bring a touch of the wild indoors, merging nature and art in unique, playful ways. Inspired by a variety of animals, these lamps are more than just functional lighting; they are statement pieces that evoke the outdoors. Crafted with ...
