Portugal Portugal Is Using Goats to Prepare for Wildfires, But There's Not Enough ShepherdsGizmodo - Tom McKay Portugal, which has been ravaged by wildfires of increasing severity and duration in the era of climate change, is turning back to the goat to clear …
Play buttonGreta Thunberg 'No sea sickness so far': Greta Thunberg update on Atlantic crossingThe Guardian - Seth JacobsonFour days into its two-week Atlantic crossing, the solar-powered yacht carrying climate activist Greta Thunberg is becalmed in the ocean after a choppy start to the trip, still 2,500 nautical miles from
Collage French Artist Emir Shiro Talks About His Digital Erotic CollagesForbes - Felicity CarterHis artistic name is Emir Shiro, and that's how many will know his digital self, but in fact, his real name is Rémi Pisicchio. Based in Grenoble (between Lyon and Nice) in France is where Shiro can be
Drinking Object of Desire: The Pretentious Beer Glass Company’s High Gravity SetForbes - Shane MonteiroI write about craft beer, so I'm always thinking hoppy thoughts. The Pretentious Beer Glass Company is a sure fit for boosting your beer Instagram game and your taste buds simultaneously. Craft beer has
Improv troupe for actors with Down syndrome inspires confidence, problem solving and laughsThe Washington Post - By Marisa IatiAt the auditions, the performers share their dreams of playing in a blues band or starring in a Broadway show. When the director asks them to act like superheroes, one leans forward with his arms flung
Vultures Swarms of black vultures have taken over a Florida communityCNN - By Allen Kim, CNN(CNN) — A family's home in a luxurious Florida community has become uninhabitable due to a swarm of vultures. The home in the Ibis community in West Palm Beach was purchased by Anthony and Siobhan Casimano.
Lifestyle (UK) 5 calm dog breeds for owners who are laid-backCountry Living - Lisa Walden Are you looking to adopt a calm dog to suit your easy-going lifestyle? We asked the experts at the Kennel Club to recommend the dog breeds that are …
NASA Rare 'fire cloud' looks otherworldly in photo snapped from NASA's flying labNBC News - By David FreemanNew research on the clouds aims to improve forecasts of weather and air quality. You’ve seen billowy cumulus clouds and wispy cirrus clouds, but odds are you’re not too familiar with fire clouds. Even
Simone Biles How did Simone Biles pull off a triple-double and why is it so important?The Telegraph - By Verity BowmanThere are a lot of reasons why Simone Biles is considered the 'GOAT' in her sport. But her most recent feat, which saw her become the first female gymnast to successfully manage a triple-double in competition,
travel news The Júcar gorge: Spain’s very own grand canyonThe Guardian - Lesley GillilanThe young woman in Alcalá del Júcar’s tourist office seems surprised when we say we have come from England. “How did you find us?” she asks. “Nobody knows about this place.” Nobody, she means, except Spanish,
Business The Completely Reasonable Reason People Are Flying With Mini HorsesThe New York Times Mona Ramouni plays with her guide horse, Cali, in her home in Michigan. Cali flew with Ms. Ramouni before the Department of Transportation made the announcement.
Climate Vegan Sea Urchin Will Soon Start Showing Up on Sushi CountersBloomberg - Mei Futonaka The meat-free movement is finding its way into strange and exotic dishes. The latest example: imitation uni. Usually, the orange innards of sea …
Policing Police: Fugitive hiding out in wooded bunker for 3 yearsCNNAuthorities in Wisconsin say they have arrested a suspect wanted on charges of incest, child sexual assault and possession of child pornography after a local hunter found the suspect's hidden bunker in
Croatia Get Paid to Eat Food, Drink Wine & Cruise Croatia for a Week (Yes, Seriously)Chowhound - Grace Gonzalez Cruise Croatia is “calling all foodies and wine connoisseurs” to apply for the role of taste tester for its new food and wine tour of the Croatian …
Athens Chef Maria Loi's Guide To Dining In AthensForbes - Melissa KravitzIf you want to eat well in Athens, look no further than chef and restaurateur Maria Loi's list of favorite eateries in her home country. Loi, who hails from the port city of Nafpaktos, a few hours from
Play buttonScience Incredibly Gross New Species of Fish Found in AntarcticaPopular Mechanics - By Courtney LinderThat's according to scientist Andrew Stewart, who discovered the curious new species of fish shown in the photo above during the filming of "Expedition Antarctica," a documentary following researchers
Happiness Don't retire early, buy a home or be a lawyer if you want to be happy, researchers say—here's whyCNBC - Alex Palmer, Contributor In an age of anxiety and uncertainty, Americans are more stressed than ever. So it's no surprise that we're all searching for ways to add more …
travel news Take an epic road trip to Tennessee’s coolest cavernsNational Geographic - Shannon DellExplore subterranean wonders including cave art, hidden lakes, and waterfalls on this underground adventure. Beneath the mossy hills and flat farmlands of Tennessee lies a complex network of more than
travel news Fancy something a bit different? These quirky cruises could float your boatThe Telegraph - By Dave MonkDo you dream of lying back, sipping a cocktail on a sun deck belonging to a little piece of yachting history, while the crew prepare lunch? Or perhaps you enjoy the thought of the sea spray hitting your
Abkhazia This mighty river courses through a troubled historyNational Geographic - Kristin RomeyAs the Enguri flows from the mountains to the sea, it follows a trajectory from Georgia’s traditional past into its forward-thinking future To most people in the Caucasus, the Enguri River is a border,
Supernovae Across the Universe, a star exploded so violently that itSYFY WIRE - Phil Plait A billion light years away, a monster star tore itself to shreds. And by that I mean it tore itself to shreds. In general exploding stars — supernovae …
Travel (Australia) The winning entries in the Bird Photographer of the year competitiondailymail.co.uk - Ted Thornhill Caron Steele, from Worcestershire, has been named Bird Photographer of the Year 2019 for a jaw-dropping image of a Dalmatian pelican on a frozen lake …
Sculpture A teen girl was caught on surveillance footage destroying an elaborate sand sculpture in the lobby of a Hawaiian hotelINSIDER - Ashley Collman An elaborate sand sculpture in the lobby of a Honolulu hotel was vandalized this week by a teen girl, and the five-star resort's surveillance cameras …
Forests Thomas Dambo Builds Giant Trolls and Hides Them in Forestscoolmaterial.com - Ben Dahl If you’re not familiar with the work of Copenhagen-based artist Thomas Dambo, prepare to be amazed. Equal parts mystifying art and statement about …
Florida Keys Watch: Massive tarpon bites the hand that feeds him in Islamoradafox13news.com - By FOX 13 News staff - Anyone lucky enough to visit the Florida Keys might know what feeding the tarpon at Robbie’s in Islamorada, Florida is all about. For anyone who …
How-To's Get Paid to Move to These StatesLifehacker - Lisa Rowan If you work remotely and are dreaming about a different setting in which to plant your laptop, it might be time to make a move: States and cities are …
Play buttonJohn Coltrane A Lost Album From John Coltrane, With Thanks To A French-Canadian DirectorNPR - Nate Chinen"There is never any end," John Coltrane said sometime in the mid-1960s, at the height of his powers. "There are always new sounds to imagine; new feelings to get at." Coltrane, one of jazz's most revered
Painting Girl born without arms creates colorful paintings all by herself. Here’s how she wants to help others.ABC News - Kate Roush Like many young girls, Minh Best loves to paint, and she's found a unique way to approach her craft. The 4-year-old was born without arms, and adopted …
Technology The transhumanists who want to live foreverMIT Technology Review - Antonio Regalado For a core of longevity true believers, the time to intervene is now. I turn 50 this year. There’s a new creaking in my bones; my skin doesn’t snap …
