Mexican Wolf Numbers Growing in U.S. for 8th Consecutive Year, Soon to Be Howling at a Reserve Near You
The annual survey conducted by the US Fish and Wildlife Service revealed promising results for the wild population of Mexican wolves in 2023. With a minimum count of 257 wolves across Arizona and New Mexico, this marks the eighth consecutive year of population growth, showcasing the ...
A Nonprofit Is Creating Modern Loungers Entirely from Plastic Pulled from Bali’s Waterways
In the picturesque landscape of Bali, the harsh reality of a plastic pollution crisis lurks beneath the surface, overshadowing its natural beauty. With a staggering 1.6 million tons of waste generated annually on the island and the additional burden of debris from neighboring shores, ...
Insect Farm Hatches Plan for Greener Animal Feed for Chickens and Pigs
In recent years, the discourse surrounding sustainable food sources has prominently featured insect protein as a viable alternative, sparking curiosity and skepticism alike. However, a pioneering startup in the UK, Entocycle, has risen to the challenge by ingeniously integrating insects ...
Biologist Finds Beautiful Blue Gecko, Named the New Species ‘Vangoghgi’
In the lush and remote reaches of India’s Western Ghats, biologist Ishan Agarwal stumbled upon a mesmerizing sight: a stunning blue and yellow gecko that seemed to dance amidst the foliage. Captivated by its beauty, Agarwal immediately thought of Vincent Van Gogh’s iconic ...
From Chow to Chair: Upcycled Stools Made From Spent Shower Sponges and Coffee Grounds
The Luffa Stoolita project, born from the innovative minds of master’s students at Columbia University GSAPP, Justin Wan, Paul Edward Liu, and Tim Ting-Hao Chen, transcends traditional furniture design paradigms by repurposing natural waste materials. By ingeniously utilizing spent ...
Couple Spent $30,000 to Turn a School Bus Into a Tiny Home
Tanya Nestoruk, 31, and Arya Touserkani, 38, embarked on an extraordinary journey of downsizing from a conventional four-bedroom house in Canada to transforming a school bus into a luxurious tiny home. Driven by a desire for simplicity, adventure, and environmental consciousness, ...
The Chicorée Tiny Home is a Flexible House With Cushy Cabin-Like Interiors
The Chicorée tiny home, crafted by the renowned French firm Baluchon, stands as a testament to both innovation and comfort within a compact space. Spanning a mere 20 feet in length, this diminutive abode showcases a flexible interior layout that ingeniously accommodates sleeping ...
Boy Finds Rare Gold Roman Bracelet in a Field Where it Was Lying for 2,000 Years
Twelve-year-old Rowan Brannan’s routine walk with his mother and their dog in a Sussex field turned into an extraordinary adventure when he stumbled upon what appeared to be a mere piece of discarded strapping. Little did they know, the seemingly ordinary find was actually a ...
Arctic Polar Vortex Is Now Spinning in the Wrong Direction and Could Impact Global Weather
The Arctic polar vortex, a colossal ocean current characterized by its clockwise flow and wind speeds reaching up to 155 miles per hour, has been a subject of increasing concern due to the accelerating impacts of climate change. Over the past few years, this natural phenomenon has ...
