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Murder Hornets
Not just plain weird but more like just plain freaky. Beekeepers in Washington State have recently reported sightings of the Asian Giant Hornet, more commonly known by its nickname, the Murder Hornet. This enormous wasp is about the size of … Continue reading
What’s a giant siphonophore?
It turns out that one was recently spotted in the Indian Ocean. It’s otherwise known as a “silly string-like creature” and it is a relative of jellyfish. This one was discovered by the Schmidt Ocean Institute expedition and the threads … Continue reading
Venice Silver-lining
Italy has suffered more than most countries during this coronavirus pandemic. But there has been one unexpected and positive result. In Venice, the canals are typically flooded with water taxis, gondolas and all kinds of motorboats. The water is typically … Continue reading
Frozen Houses
Most of us consider a beach cottage on the edge of a lake to be extremely desirable. But maybe we should think again. Hoover Beach, Hamburg, N.Y. on the shores of Lake Erie, experienced gale-force winds of up to 60 … Continue reading
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Neal Sharma and his research team at Post’s Wildlife Linkages Program monitor 50 remote control cameras near major roadways in the Santa Cruz Mountain areas. Culverts under the highways allow animals to cross safely between habitats. Creating a network of … Continue reading
Houses from Recycled Plastics
This sounds like an awesome idea. A company formed in 2013 in Puebla, Mexico, called Eco Domum, is using discarded plastic trash to form panels to build houses. It is the brainchild of Carlos Daniel Gonzalez who identified the need … Continue reading
Help for Australian Animal Orphans
The wildfires in Australia have had a devastating effect on wildlife. An estimated one billion animals have died. Out of this tragedy, a cottage industry is growing to protect the young survivors and homeless animals. The Animal Rescue Craft Guild … Continue reading
What is a fatberg?
This amazing image shows a “fatberg” that blocked a drain in Australia. Similar fatbergs have blocked drains in America and the United Kingdom. One recent headline in Bloomberg News reads “In Fatberg Fight, NYC Goes to War Against Flushable Wipes.” … Continue reading
Act of Kindness v Homework—which would you choose?
An elementary school in County Cork, Ireland, has replaced homework for the entire school in the month of December with a request that each student do an act of kindness. This can be anything as long as it “brightens someone’s … Continue reading
Electric Eel Powers Christmas Tree Lights
Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga has an exhibit with an electric eel that goes by the name of Miguel Wattson. He has his own twitter account. But what is more surprising is this year, his shocks turn on the lights on … Continue reading
