Yesterday, search aircraft and ships found the grim detritus of the destroyed aircraft – a few floating seat cushions, some debris, an oil slick – in two widely separated patches in roughly the same area where a passing pilot thought he saw flickering flames on the water in the hours after the Paris-bound Airbus 330 vanished Sunday night.
Update to this story picked by bingo 9 months ago

Nature is fascinating, and some of Nature’s best work—or evolution rather—is illustrated by a group of animals that have adapted to mimic leaves. See more animal camouflage here (scroll down). picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

A mixed breed and a Labrador, formerly owned by Diane Sue Whalen of Tulsa County, have been accepted by the Best Friends Animal Society in Kanab, Utah, said Barbara Williamson, spokeswoman for the animal sanctuary. The dogs — named Lucky and Buddy — will be taken to the no-kill sanctuary next month. Whalen, 54, and Donald Roy Seigfried, 55, were charged with felony crimes against na... read full post picked by horsefeathers 2 years ago

The pilot episode of the world-famous nature show. Some critics have said that it is the best nature-related piece of cinematic poetry that's ever been made. Nature Time was first broadcast on PSD.tv in Pullman, Washington. picked by jemtman 3 years ago

People have been lifting ideas from Mother Nature for decades. Velcro was inspired by the hooked barbs of thistle, and the first highway reflectors were made to mimic cat eyes. But today, the science of copying nature, a field known as biomimetics, is a billion-dollar industry. Here are some of our favorite technologies that came in from the wild. picked by kakana 6 months ago

The ethereal phenomena of bubbles have captivated people for hundreds of years. The fragile nature and beauty of colors that shimmers and swirls in soap bubbles enchants kids throughout the world, and brings out the child in most any adult. Let’s take a look at the fleeting, transient existence of bubbles of all sorts that have been captured by images in the art of photography and Mother Nat... read full post picked by AutumnLotus 10 months ago

A new map plotting deaths resulting from forces of nature reveals where Mother Nature is most likely to kill you.
*don't worry, your heart will most likely get you first* picked by Bornbad 1 year ago

Definitely not for the faint-hearted, this video is a sad reality. It shows how skin is removed from animals while still breathing, just to end up as the fur coat in your mom's closet. (Contains strong gory scenes and acts of brutality, you have been warned) picked by Leorgathar 3 years ago

A U.S. study finds that people who suffer from migraine headaches appear to have less loss of cognitive function as they age than those who do not. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

In 1954 the UK released its first full-length animated movie, Animal Farm. It was funded by the CIA. There are a few differences from the book. The big difference is the ending. Watch it to find out. picked by BernardBlack 2 years ago

Undercover animal activists have filmed horrific scenes of cruelty to farm pigs. The incidents include workers slamming piglets on floors and leaving them still wriggling to die, beating animals to death with metal rods and inserting rods into sows' hindquarters. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

If you are in the mood for a little cute, here is part 8 on a continuing series of funny animal pictures. picked by deepcleanfun 2 years ago

This series is an exploration of human nature and animal instincts which features Chinese citizens painted to blend into their surroundings. The subjects are covered head to toe in paint, camouflaging themselves in front of the Chinese flag, a billboard or downtown Beijing. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

They come in various shapes, sizes and colours and allow you to dress your dog in a hoody, a pirate costume or even an Elvis-style jumpsuit. But the growing trend for dog owners to clothe their pets has led to warnings from animal welfare experts who say it could be causing the animals to overheat. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Mental stimulation and drug treatment could help people with degenerative brain diseases such as Alzheimer's recover their memories, a study says.
Scientists found mice with a similar condition to Alzheimer's were able to regain memories of tasks they had previously been taught. picked by rambler 3 years ago

An absolutely massive collection of amazing photos of nature, animals, and people. picked by Mershaullk 3 years ago

Older Americans are having less trouble with their memories, and it may be because they spent more time in school. picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

Most of these works combine with or use elements of the landscape to create something else. picked by pocksucket 2 years ago

Apparently not content with a talk show, a monthly glossy and, well, mega-stardom, Oprah Winfrey has also penetrated the human brain. When people see her picture or hear her name, specialised "Oprah neurons" fire away. picked by Bornbad 8 months ago

Animals are amongst the most interesting and beautiful creatures on earth, and so it's of no surprise that each species in entirely different than the next. picked by bingo 10 months ago