Environmental artist Tom Deininger has found a unique way to address #pollution - by creating lifelike animal sculptures from the very plastic trash that threatens wildlife habitats.
His anamorphic illusions transform discarded toys and plastic debris into visual representations of macaws, fish, and other creatures.
Among the 7,000+ crab species worldwide, hermit crabs have developed fascinating cooperative behavior for shell exchanges.
When one crab finds an oversized shell, others line up by size to create a housing chain—each crab upgrades to a better fit as the largest claims the biggest shell.
How do mathematicians find patterns in unpredictable events? This #video explains randomness through Michel Talagrand's groundbreaking work on mathematical inequalities.
Random events follow patterns called "normal distributions". After 1,000 coin flips, getting only heads is almost impossible—randomness becomes predictable within limits.
Learn more: https://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/randomness-probability-math-talagrand
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At an #Oregon park, researchers documented something remarkable: a #Canada Goose nesting with a Greater White-fronted Goose, despite being from different genera.
The male likely imprinted on Canada Geese if raised by them, leading to this interspecies pairing. As one biologist notes, these discoveries remind us that #nature doesn't always follow our logical expectations.
Learn more: https://zurl.co/24e53
More than 4,000 species of wild #bees were already thriving in #NorthAmerica when European honeybees arrived in 1622. From tiny metallic green sweat bees to bumblebees that vibrate pollen loose through buzz pollination, these native species are often more effective pollinators than their famous cousins.
Many wild bees specialize in just one or a few #plant species, creating partnerships that have developed over millions of years where each partner's survival depends on the other.
Learn more: https://zurl.co/b0YJp
️ The universal dog experience of having to go outside when it's raining gets the perfect animated treatment in this short featuring Steven the #dachshund, who embodies everything dachshund owners recognize: stubborn, loud, belligerent, needy, cuddly, and somehow "barely counting as a #dog at all" according to his creators.
Learn more: https://zurl.co/XF0dN
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Every step through a forest places your foot above hundreds of thousands of meters of fungal threads connecting entire ecosystems. These hair-thin mycorrhizal networks create the "Wood Wide Web," where mother #trees share resources with struggling saplings while waging chemical warfare against rivals.
The #mushrooms we see are just reproductive organs of underground #fungi, which existed 600 million years before #plants. This gives fungi a substantial evolutionary head start in shaping the complex social dynamics that determine which trees thrive and which fade away.
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In #SouthAfrica's game reserves, dung beetles perform essential #ecosystem services that support elephants, rhinos, and grassland health. One beetle can bury 250 times its body weight in a single day.
Dr. Gimo Daniel's research shows how over 800 species work at different soil depths, turning waste into nutrients that feed the entire savanna.
Learn more: https://zurl.co/r1d0e
In #SouthAfrica's game reserves, dung beetles perform essential #ecosystem services that support elephants, rhinos, and grassland health. One beetle can bury 250 times its body weight in a single day.
Dr. Gimo Daniel's research shows how over 800 species work at different soil depths, turning waste into nutrients that feed the entire savanna.
Learn more: https://zurl.co/r1d0e
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#Hawaii's #Kīlauea #volcano produced giant lava fountains over 300 m (~1,000 ft.) high on Sunday, May 25, 2025 – some of the tallest seen at the summit in decades. One fountain reached the height of #NYC's Chrysler Building, towering so high it went beyond the camera frame.
The Big Island's active shield volcano has seen 23 lava fountain eruptions since December, each separated by quiet pauses as underground magma reservoirs refill. Scientists track ground inflation rates to predict the next spectacular display.
#Hawaii's #Kīlauea #volcano produced giant lava fountains over 300 m (~1,000 ft.) high on Sunday, May 25, 2025 – some of the tallest seen at the summit in decades. One fountain reached the height of #NYC's Chrysler Building, towering so high it went beyond the camera frame.
The Big Island's active shield volcano has seen 23 lava fountain eruptions since December, each separated by quiet pauses as underground magma reservoirs refill. Scientists track ground inflation rates to predict the next spectacular display.
This macro insect flight compilation from Dr. Adrian Smith captures the wing mechanics of 23 different species in slow motion. From green June #beetles keeping their protective covers linked during flight to stoneflies using all four wings independently, the footage explains how each insect developed different aerial strategies.
Recorded at up to 6,000 frames per second, the #video makes visible detailed wing folding patterns and different beat frequencies across seven different #insect orders.
Learn more: https://zurl.co/FSZVl
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When residents of #Seldovia, Alaska found a 3-week-old sea otter pup swimming alone, they followed proper protocol and monitored for 2 hours before realizing he needed help. Sea otter pups require intensive 24-hour care for their first months, and only a few #US facilities can provide this specialized marine expertise.
This #video documents young Seldovia's journey from #Alaska to #Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, where #animal care experts provided round-the-clock bottle feeding, grooming, and enrichment. Today he thrives with 3 playmates who reportedly all look nearly identical and rarely stay still long enough to tell apart.
The Clarion Clipperton Zone holds a surprise: metal-rich nodules surrounded by unique marine life. Scientists have found over 5,000 species there, but 90% still await formal scientific names!
From "gummy squirrel" sea cucumbers to walking #squid and carnivorous sponges with tiny hooks, this #video examines the #biodiversity in an area covering half of #Earth's surface that we've barely begun to understand.
How do moths survive night-hunting #bats that use echolocation? This #PBS clip shows scientists in #Ecuador documenting moths' amazing #defense tactics - from acrobatic flight maneuvers to producing their own ultrasonic #sounds.
Some #moths even create sounds that jam bat sonar, making them invisible to predators in the night #sky!
What does walking look like with hundreds of legs? This giant African #millipede (Archispirostreptus gigas) shows off its impressive rhythmic coordination up close.
Despite their imposing appearance, these gentle creatures are essential decomposers in East African #forests, turning dead #plant matter into nutrient-rich soil. The #indigenous name "shongololo" comes from the Xhosa/Zulu word for "to roll up."
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At 99, David Attenborough continues his lifelong mission with "Ocean" — a #documentary that takes us beneath the waves to understand why sea #health determines #Earth's future.
The #film presents both breathtaking marine life and disturbing human impacts like bottom trawling, while ultimately offering pathways to #ocean restoration and recovery.
Our brains respond to fictional characters through "parasocial relationships" - we form social bonds with people who don't physically exist. This #psychology #research suggests reading stories can reduce loneliness, improve our mood, and even buffer self-esteem through these mental connections.
Research by psychologist Loris Vezzali found that attitudes toward stigmatized groups improved in readers who identified with characters who stand against prejudice in stories.
On this day in 1967: Tony Hawk was born, starting on a path that would transform #skateboarding from niche activity to global cultural phenomenon. After making history by landing the first 900º aerial spin in 1999, Hawk continued pushing boundaries throughout his career. This #video captures him attempting this physically demanding trick again at the young age of 48.
If a starfish wore trousers, where would they go?
This playful question highlights a genuine evolutionary puzzle: while most #animals have bilateral symmetry with clear head/tail ends, adult starfish have five-fold symmetry.
Learn more: https://zurl.co/zE969
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