Researchers Estimate Humans Have Driven Over 100,000 Species to Extinction
Researchers estimate that human activities have driven over 100,000 species to extinction, far surpassing the 777 species officially recorded by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) since 1500. The challenge in determining the precise number of extinctions lies ...
Big Chocolate on Brink of Revolution as Swiss Scientists Use Cocoa Bean Waste to Replace Sugar
A groundbreaking discovery by researchers in Zurich can potentially revolutionize the chocolate industry by turning cocoa bean waste into a natural sweetener, effectively reducing the need for added sugar in chocolate production. The team, led by scientist Kim Mishra at Zurich’s ...
British Man With a Metal Detector Stumbles Upon 52,000 Ancient Coins Worth $500K
In 2010, Dave Crisp, a hospital chef from the UK, made a remarkable discovery while using a metal detector in a field in southwest England. What began as a search for metal objects turned into the find of a lifetime when Crisp unearthed a pot containing 52,503 ancient Roman coins. ...
All of Antarctica’s Plant Life Is Mapped for the First Time and Shows Growing Vegetation Amid Climate Change
Antarctica, often envisioned as a frozen wasteland, harbors more plant life than previously realized. The first-ever comprehensive mapping of the continent’s vegetation, using satellite imagery, has revealed around 45 square kilometers of photosynthetic life, primarily moss, ...
You Should Never Run From a Charging Bear But Here’s What You Should Do Instead
When confronted with a charging bear, the instinct to flee can be dangerously misleading. Running from a bear can provoke its instinct to chase, escalating the situation into a potentially fatal encounter. Instead, experts recommend standing your ground, making yourself appear larger, ...
US National Parks Are Receiving Record-High Gift of $100 Million to Protect and Restore Fragile Ecosystems
The National Parks Foundation (NPF) has received an unprecedented philanthropic gift of $100 million from the Lilly Endowment, marking the largest donation in its history. This substantial contribution aims to protect and restore the most fragile ecosystems within America’s ...
Shells to Sweaters: Sustainable ‘Sea Wool’ Earns Millions for Taiwan Business Spinning Oyster Shells into Yarn
Eddie Wang, a Taiwanese entrepreneur, is revolutionizing sustainable fashion by turning discarded oyster shells into a unique and eco-friendly textile known as “sea wool.” Inspired by his upbringing in western Taiwan, where oysters are a significant part of the local economy, ...
French Beret Hat and Scarf Cat Costume
This crocheted outfit includes purple beret hat and scarf. It’s made of soft and durable acrylic yarn. This is available in the link below…
Patchwork Highland Cow Velveteen Plush Blanket
Highland cow blanket is super soft and comfy, Made with 83% Polyester and 17% Spandex, a medium heavy-weight fabric (8.85 oz/yd² (300 g/m²)) that feels extra soft to the touch.
