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Monasteries on Mount Athos damaged by earthquake

The Simonopetra Monastery on Mount Athos was damaged by a strong earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale that struck the Athos peninsula in northern Greece this afternoon. Its epicenter was 9 km northwest...

5 Signs That Your Dog Is Feeling Stressed

Like humans, our pets can get stressed, no matter how incredible it may seem at first glance. The circumstances that “trigger” such emotions and determine the degree of stress are different and individual for...

Dog Bites But Doesn’t Squeeze – What Does It Mean?

When some dogs are excited, they show their affection and attention in unusual ways, some of which can be challenging – like treating us like chew toys, for example. Our pets communicate using different...

Choosing the Right Grass for Your Lawn

When it comes to cultivating an inviting lawn, selecting the ideal type of grass makes an incredible difference. From climate and soil types, through maintenance preferences, grass has something suitable for every space out...

The Power of Plants – Unlocking Nature’s Healing Secrets

Over centuries, scholars and herbalists have explored the extensive benefits of plants, highlighting their healing properties and the potential to combat diseases. They have documented various medicinal plants that possess astonishing effects on human...

Nature’s Medicine Cabinet – Exploring the Benefits of Essential Oils

It's fascinating to discover how important oils can serve as a powerful ally in promoting health and well-being. He, she, and they can harness the therapeutic properties of these natural extracts to address various...

The Rise of Forest Bathing – How Immersing Yourself in Nature Heals

There's a growing interest in forest bathing, a practice rooted in Japanese culture known for its therapeutic benefits. By spending time in nature, they can enhance mental well-being, reduce stress, and improve overall health....

Ants Remember Their Enemies and Hold a Grudge

Memory shapes behavior throughout the animal kingdom. This is true even for ants, which not only do not forget their enemies, but are also capable of holding a grudge against them, writes Study Finds....

The largest desert in Europe is completely covered with black sand

When we talk about deserts, we certainly first think of the Sahara. Yes, this is the largest desert on our planet, but it turns out that our continent also has a desert, although a...

Valencia Cut-off Low, Mobility Restrictions Intensified Due to Climate Alert in 20 Municipalities

Burguera, November 13, 2024 — A severe weather alert has led to intensified mobility restrictions across 20 municipalities in the Comunitat, as authorities respond to the ongoing atmospheric conditions. The restrictions will be in effect...

Polar bears split from brown bears 70,000 years ago, research shows

White (polar) bears separated from their brown relatives only 70,000 years ago - relatively recently by evolutionary standards, according to a Danish study. A team of molecular ecologists from the University of Copenhagen has found...

The sounds of the soil makes reveal the secrets of biodiversity

Scientists at Australia's Flinders University have found that healthy soil is a surprisingly noisy place. And deforested places or those with poor soil "sound" much quieter. Experts draw this conclusion thanks to a new field...

Why do roses have thorns

Roses are one of the most beautiful flowers, but they are distinguished not only by their colors and fragrance, but also by the fact that they have thorns. And probably at least once, while...

Travelling with your pets in Europe

It’s not just EU citizens who enjoy freedom of movement within the European Union. Thanks to the adoption of harmonised EU rules on travelling with pets, your cats, dogs, and indeed, ferrets, also enjoy...

Cruelty Free Europe urges European Commission to speed up animal testing phase-out plans after stats show stalled progress

Animal protection NGO, Cruelty Free Europe, urges Ursula von der Leyen’s incoming European Commission to accelerate plans to phase out animal testing after the release of statistics for 2021 and 2022 showed that progress...

Do you know why sea water is salty?

Seawater is salty because it contains a high concentration of dissolved mineral salts deposited in the rivers that flow into the oceans and seas. To be more precise, 1 liter of water contains about...

Understanding canine attachment

Every dog has its own unique way of expressing its emotions, but one of the most universal and common gestures is licking or "kissing". Although it may seem like a simple and instinctive action,...

Concern for creation in religions

By Martin Hoegger, www.hoegger.org We cannot separate respect for the earth from the quality of human life. A “zoom in” on the relational aspect of nature in various religious traditions was the theme of a...

A white bison calf was born in Yellowstone, what does that mean?

Tribes honor the birth of a rare white buffalo calf in Yellowstone, spotted on June 4, and reveal its name: Wakan Gli. This is the second reported birth of a white buffalo this year. The...

Mexico: Drought will affect 89.5% of the country’s territory

The area of Mexico affected by drought is expected to increase from "85.58% to 89.58% due to the lack of rain," reports Excélsior. The National Weather Service report attributed this to the prolonged third heat...

An ancient arm of the Nile that passed through 30 pyramids in Egypt discovered

Scientists have discovered an ancient arm of the Nile, which has now dried up, but used to pass by thirty pyramids in Ancient Egypt, including those in Giza.

Belgium and Europe join forces to support plant health, biodiversity and the economy

A broad coalition of partners from across Europe have joined forces to launch the second year of the #PlantHealth4Life campaign, which aims to raise awareness of the deep links between plant health and our...

The oldest gorilla in the world turned 67 years old

Berlin Zoo is celebrating Fatou the gorilla's 67th birthday. She is the oldest in the world, the zoo claims. Fatou was born in 1957 and came to the zoo in what was then West Berlin...

4 reasons why a dog takes your place as soon as you stand up

Whether you find it adorable or annoying, it's happened to every pet owner at one point or another: the dog has stolen your spot. Before you smile condescendingly, we hasten to tell you that...

Why is the dog scratching my sheets?

Dogs are extremely inventive when it comes to strange antics. If your pet scratches your sheets, for example, it can leave you confused: why does the animal do it? Possible reasons why the dog scratches...
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