The Monster Waves at Nazare, Portugal
Every year, thousands of people visit Nazaré - Portugal to see big wave surfers ride the world’s biggest waves.
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Prehistoric Human Footprints Unearthed in Spain are Nearly 300,000 Years Old and Unique in All of Europe
The 87 homind footprints at Matalascañas have now been determined to be 300,000 years old, placing them at a time of global climate change.
Endangered Frogs See 'Population Explosion' After 422 Ponds Were Built in Switzerland
Particular among the web-footed beneficiaries were the European tree frog, whose numbers have quadrupled since 1999.
70 Vultures Released Into Bulgaria to Start Wild Population After Dying Out 60 Years Ago
Two female Cinereous Vultures flew into the skies of Bulgaria on World Vulture Day—the end of a 7-year project that released 70 birds.
Researchers Found Ancient Village Remarkably-Preserved by Vesuvius Eruption, 2,000 Years Before Pompeii
2,000 years before Pompeii, an Early Bronze Age village was perfectly preserved— then hidden for 4 millennia—after Mount Vesuvius erupted.
Cold Water and Air Increase "Good" Body Fats Says a Review of More Than 100 Studies
Experts say the increasing popularity of cold exposure to air or water will have an impact on fats could prevent obesity.
Painter is Brightening City's Drab and Neglected Streets Transforming Them into a Rainbow
A Gloucester artist is brightening up her city's streets—turning rundown and neglected buildings into a rainbow of colors.
Vancouver Couple Converts Their Huge Resort Property into a Ukrainian Refugee Home for Dozens
Brian and Sharon Holowaychuks will provide housing for 100 Ukrainian refugees, and the family is welcoming its first 19 residents in days.
Watch a Drone Save a 14-Year-old From Drowning in Powerful Spanish Current
A pioneering drone lifeguard service rolled out across Spanish beaches has saved the life of a 14-year-old boy as he struggled against a powerful current. General Drones supplies 30 surf rescue drones with operators to lifeguard stations across 22 beaches along Spain's coast. The company released a compelling video of the recent rescue in Valencia. […]
Couple Quit Jobs to Travel the World in Van They Renovated and Transformed for 25K - LOOK
Together, they dumped their 9 to 5s, bought a 17-seater Ford Transit, and shelled out 25k turning it into a mobile home.
Farmer Thrives by Growing Gluten-free Grain Needing No Water During Drought
A problem-solving grain called sorghum in France is growing strong while all other grain fields are withering under record temperatures.
Ukraine Photo of Nesting Storks Returned Home Becomes a Symbol of Hope for Country
This picture from Ukraine of a stalwart mother stork nesting her two chicks outside Kyiv has become a 'symbol of hope' for the country.
Norway Protects Cod, Coral and Seabirds From the Threat of Oil
Putting the value of nature in front of the need for oil, the new government of Norway has decided to protect its valuable coastline from possible impact from petroleum spills. Oil and gas activity there would threaten the world's largest cod stock, the world's largest cold water coral reef and mainland Europe's biggest seabird colony.
Innovative 'Sand Battery' is Heating Small City, Storing Green Energy for Months at a Time
Storing heat in a giant "sand battery" may be the key feature to northern countries' energy needs, as one goes online in Finland.
Archeological Dig Starts at 5,000-Year-Old Tomb Linked to King Arthur
The Stone Age wedge tomb in Herefordshire is of course far older than the King Arthur legend, but archeologists are still excited.
Smells Like History: Academics Recreate the Lost Smells of Europe for Museums
The smells of a time and place can trigger strong nostalgic feelings, and UCL believe that can be translated into museums of Europe's history.
Hydrogen-Powered Swiss Jet May Herald Return of Supersonic Flight-And Cut Travel Time By 75%
Destinus is now preparing its third prototype-the one meant to test the sustainable hydrogen fuel systems for their design.
Man Finally Meets Family That Hid Him During Nazi Holocaust 80 Years Ago-And Visits the House
The meeting was organized in the same house where a 5-year-old David Rossler was hidden along with his mother in 1944.
French Football Star Scores First Goal Since Beating Cancer - And it was World Cancer Day!
Last summer, Haller was diagnosed with testicular cancer just weeks after signing a long-term contract to play for Borussia Dortmund.
Internet Sleuth Proves That 5 Historical Torture Devices Were Never Used - But Invented By Con Artists
The torture devices they did use weren't really devices at all, and they were more for executions than for torture.
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