More Than 5,000 Ocean Species Entirely New to Science Discovered by English Expedition in Pacific
5,000 new marine species have been discovered by an English expedition in the Pacific, including strange shellfish and carnivorous sponges.
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9 People Who Had Won Millions in the Lottery Teamed Up to Restore Historic Lido to its Former Glory-LOOK
9 different lottery winners banded together to restore an historic Lido to its former glory in West Yorks, England.
Dutchman Starts Overnight Sleeper-Train Operation Throughout Europe: A Hostel on Rails
The expensive tickets take into account that the passenger is avoiding the need to book a hotel or a long taxi ride from the airport.
Shredded Diapers Could Replace 40% of Concrete Sand in Construction-Without Affecting Strength
Disposable diaper waste could replace up to 10% of the sand needed for concrete used to form columns and beams in a three-story house.
Shrimpers and Crabbers Get Paid to Collect Abandoned Traps, Saving Wildlife from Derelict Fishing Hazards
A bounty of $5 is offered for every abandoned trap collected, and in just three years almost 3,000 ghost traps were removed from the Gulf.
Bee Therapy Retreat Where Vibrations From Bees and Scent of Honey Believed to Be Healing
The UK's first 'bee therapy' retreat has been launched in Scotland at a hotel that installed an apipod hut to provide a relaxing buzz.
Are There Any Environmentally-Friendly Air Conditioners Out There? (Some Good News)
Reprinted via EarthTalk®, From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Are there any environmentally friendly air conditioners out there? Traditional air conditioning units consume significant amounts of energy and rely heavily on refrigerants that contribute to global warming. The good news is that there are several environmentally-friendly air conditioning options available today. One […]
Ten Years After a Tsunami Devastated Eastern Japan, a 1,000km Hiking Trail Reclaims the Coast
Capturing views of sheltered pine forests and stunning coastal scenery, the 1,000KM Michinoku Coastal Trail in Japan reclaims her broken coast.
8-Year-Old Norwegian Girl Discovers Neolithic Flint Knife Among Stones on School Playground
Flint was among the first tool technologies that humans mastered—a hard substance sharp enough to skin an animal and even perform surgery
Wheels for Winners Gives Hundreds of Free Bikes to Wisconsin Youth in Exchange for Community Service
Wheels for Winners only ask that applicants provide evidence that they completed 10 hours of community service for an organization in Maddison
Destructive Gold Miners Clock Overtime to Restore Thousands of Acres of Amazon Rainforest
In return for their commitment to responsible mining practices, miners have received more than 7 million dollars premium on the gold.
Experts Find a 1,000-Year-old Ice Skate Made of Animal Bone in Czech Republic
Located during excavations of a cellar in the city of Přerov, it was designed to be tied with leather straps to a boot sole.
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