Many people have noticed that bees seem to become strangely quiet during a solar eclipse. In fact, a study published in the journal Current Biology found that bees stop buzzing altogether during the darkest moments of an eclipse. The studyโs authors, led by Dr. Lars Chittka from Queen Mary University of London, used tiny microphones to record the buzzing of bees in … [Read more...] about The Curious Case of Silent Bees During Eclipses
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โ Ananas bracteatus (common name, red pineapple) is a short lived perennial terrestrial plant related to the pineapple. It is native to South America (Brazil, Bolivia, Argentina, Paraguay, Ecuador). Is grown as an ornamental plants for its decorative red fruit. The leaves are long with sharp spines, so it can be used as a protective hedge for home security. In colder places … [Read more...] about ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฃ๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ ( ๐๐ป๐ฎ๐ป๐ฎ๐ ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐๐ )
Shelter dog gets adopted by police department, officially sworn in as first โpaw-trol officerโ
When a shelter pit bull mix won the hearts of a police department, it led to an inspiring happy ending โ and a new job! Last month, a dog named Bolo from the Christian County Animal Shelter got an opportunity to go on patrol with officers from the Hopkinsville Police Department, as the first dog in their โPawtrol Wednesdayโ program. But in an unexpected turn of events, … [Read more...] about Shelter dog gets adopted by police department, officially sworn in as first โpaw-trol officerโ
The Dangerous Ingredients Once Used in Overnight Cough Syrups
Coughs can range from a mild inconvenience to a chest-racking nuisance. But a deep dive into what people have used to treat them over the years may have you raising your eyebrows. More than a hundred years ago, cough syrups were an unregulated industry, which meant manufacturers could (and did) add just about anything to their cough remedies. From morphine to chloroform, … [Read more...] about The Dangerous Ingredients Once Used in Overnight Cough Syrups
The Last Female Eagle Hunter of Mongolia: A Captivating Portrait of an Ancient Tradition
German photographer Leo Thomas recently traveled to the Altai region in Western Mongolia to document the ancient art of eagle hunting. This traditional form of falconry has been practiced for thousands of years by a small group of nomads who train birds of prey to help hunt wild animals such as foxes and small hares. While most eagle hunters today are male, Thomas had the … [Read more...] about The Last Female Eagle Hunter of Mongolia: A Captivating Portrait of an Ancient Tradition