Have you ever wondered what the world would be like if everyone suddenly disappeared? What would happen to all our stuff? What would happen to our houses, our schools, our neighborhoods, our cities? Who would feed the dog? Who would cut the grass? Although it’s a common theme in movies, TV shows, and books, the end of humanity is still a strange thing to think about. But as … [Read more...] about If Humans Went Extinct, What Would The Earth Look Like One Year Later
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There May Be A Simple Trick To Remove Microplastics From Your Drinking Water
Researchers have identified a useful, cheap, and effective way to limit the concentrations of plastic in our tap water. Microplastics have now become a major concern across the planet. Humans have spread plastic so far that they are impacting every aspect of the natural world. But they are also invading our bodies through inhalation and ingestion, the long-term consequences … [Read more...] about There May Be A Simple Trick To Remove Microplastics From Your Drinking Water
David Attenborough at 97: ‘He still works harder than most of us – seven days a week’
Led by Sir David Attenborough, “Secret World Of Sound” shines a light on the often ignored noises of nature, which for many animals are the key to survival, as they face life and death decisions on a daily basis. At 97, Sir David Attenborough is a man still happy to crawl on his belly through wet grass to get his shot. For his latest Sky Nature project, “Secret World Of … [Read more...] about David Attenborough at 97: ‘He still works harder than most of us – seven days a week’
Hermit Crabs Around The World Turn To Plastic Trash To Use As Shells
Plastic-shelled hermit crabs are becoming an increasingly common sight. Plastic shells have become a fashion trend for hermit crabs across the world. In a new study, scientists have looked into how often hermit crabs are using plastic and other human-made materials as their shells, concluding that it is likely to be a global problem across many different … [Read more...] about Hermit Crabs Around The World Turn To Plastic Trash To Use As Shells
7 Women Constructed Their Dream Retirement Home to Spend Their Final Days Together
Seven Chinese girlfriends had a dream of growing old together, surrounded by the comfort and support of each other’s company. Rather than waiting for someone else to make their dream a reality, they took matters into their own hands and decided to build their own retirement home from scratch. The women, all in their 60s, purchased a piece of land in the countryside of China … [Read more...] about 7 Women Constructed Their Dream Retirement Home to Spend Their Final Days Together