The pollution of our oceans may be one of the biggest crises we face in the modern world. Yet, no matter how many pictures of aquatic animals strangled by plastic rings, it seems that cleaning the ocean is low on … Read More
Balloons always seem so cheerful. Their bright colors and interesting shapes have long been a decorative touch for parties and a fun thing for young kids to clutch in their tiny fists. However, balloons are proving to be a dangerous … Read More
It seems like Roald Dahl may have been onto something after all: if you hurt a plant, it emits a sound. Well, sort of. Not in the same way you or I might scream. Rather, they emit popping or clicking … Read More
It’s that spooktacular time of the year when many are looking to deck out their homes with eerie Halloween decorations. Yet, before you go all out on turning your living space into a haunted mansion, it’s vital to reconsider one … Read More
Did you know that every month, female sea turtles visit Costa Rica’s Ostional National Wildlife Refuge to lay their eggs on the beach? It’s an amazing sight to see! Marine biologist Vanessa Bézy has been studying this phenomenon, known as … Read More
When embarking on a hike through the serene beauty of nature, it’s not uncommon to encounter stacks of rocks known as cairns along the trail. These seemingly innocent formations have become a subject of debate among hikers and conservationists. While … Read More