Hearing the world’s wonders: project shares hundreds of audible gems
An online library offers free access to sounds from 270 Unesco world heritage sites The post Hearing the world’s wonders:…
Peru Debuts Discovery of Ancient City Dating Back 3,800 Years Ago and Ready for Visitors
Following eight years of excavations, research, and interpretation, a newly-discovered ancient settlement in Peru has been opened to visitors. First…
New Bamboo Plantations Are Healing Villages Choked by Toxic Ash from Coal Plants in India
In Western India, bamboo is being used to rejuvenate lands choked with ash from thermal power plants. One of the…
Common Bacteria Can Turn Plastic Bottles into the Painkiller Acetaminophen/Paracetamol
Scientists in Scotland recently engineered bacteria to be able to turn plastic into a precursor to the painkiller acetaminophen, also…
Three New Frog Species Discovered as Scientists Trek to Remote Peaks in the Andes Where No Roads Go
Three new types of frogs were discovered during off-road scientific expeditions in the remote cloud-shrouded peaks of the Andes. The…
Philadelphia Phillies’ New Service Dog is Instant Celebrity – And Will Support a Veteran After Training Camp
The Philadelphia Phillies just expanded their roster—adding a four-legged friend that’s arguably the cutest teammate in franchise history. Last week,…
2 Billion-Year-Old Moon Rock Found in Africa Plugs a Huge Gap in Lunar History
An ancient Moon rock that fell to Earth in Africa is rewriting what we know about lunar volcanoes. The rare…
Malala Yousafzai and Billie Jean King Partner Up To Promote Women’s Sports, and Invest in WNBA and NWSL
Consider it the latest use of girl power. International activist Malala Yousafzai recently announced a new venture called Recess that…
Tiny Chihuahua Helps Rescue Owner Who Fell into Swiss Glacier
Like a miniature St. Bernard, a Chihuahua is being called a “four-legged hero” after helping to save his owner who…
Man Spends 27 Years Transforming Home Garden into Amazing 4-Season Oasis That’s Raised Half-Million for Charity
A self-taught gardener has spent 27 years transforming the land outside his bungalow into a spectacular four-season oasis considered one…