The Cool Down

Officials give unexpected second life to long-unused 'bridge to nowhere': 'A great win'

The article explains how a recently converted wildlife overpass in North Idaho is helping to protect local wildlife.
The Cool Down

Satisfying time-lapse video shows off genius way to clean up overgrown yard: 'Unbelievable'

TikTok account The G.O.A.T. Grazers (@thegoatgrazers) posted a time-lapse video of goats clearing a large area of Kudzu, an ...
The Cool Down

Experts issue warning on looming threat that could cause $150 billion economic hit: 'These events affect lives and livelihoods'

Researchers recently found that extreme weather will slash European economic activity by billions this summer, with long-term ...
The Cool Down

Officials urge people to eat large rodents wreaking havoc across US: 'Tastes like rabbit'

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service suggests finding ways of consuming various invasive species, including the nutria, to ...
The Cool Down

Experts raise red flags on devastating consequences of recent US Supreme Court decision: 'At risk'

A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign warned that a 2023 Supreme Court decision has stripped away ...
The Cool Down

Researchers develop revolutionary toilet with first-of-its-kind design: 'We wanted to turn a daily routine … into a pleasant experience'

In a UBC press release, Joseph Dahmen, the project lead and associate professor at UBC's School of Architecture and Landscape ...
The Cool Down

Company devises innovative program using old carpets: 'We can actually take it back, chew it up, and make new product out of it'

Interface's ReEntry program is a reclamation and recycling initiative that takes back used Interface carpet tiles. The ...
The Cool Down

Officials deploy unexpected strategy to combat poaching: 'We get some money from these gorillas we could kill'

Mountain gorillas in Uganda are being better protected and understood thanks to tourism in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
The Cool Down

Homeowner captures 'magical' video of unexpected visitors in backyard: 'This looks like paradise'

Monarch butterflies are one of North America's most iconic pollinators, known for their striking, easily recognizable ...
The Cool Down

Shopper shares photo of unbelievable vintage treasure discovered at thrift store: 'It's absolutely stunning'

One thrifter was thrilled to share their incredible Reddit Coach purchase: a vintage Coach purse for just $30.
The Cool Down

Researchers issue warning after discovering powerful phenomenon in Arctic: 'Could have a number of consequences'

Researchers analyzed more than 1,100 sites across the Arctic and found that forest species are invading Arctic tundra.
The Cool Down

Zoo officials celebrate first-of-its-kind birth of rare creature: 'Already capturing hearts'

The binturong, also known as a bearcat, is neither bear nor cat and is native to rainforests in Southeast Asia.