by magicartacivics@proton.me | Mar 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
An animal conservation/welfare organization has had to think big to solve a big challenge: how to transport elephants in need of veterinary care across long distances. Their response is the brand new “Elephant Ambulance,” a specially designed truck built to move...
by magicartacivics@proton.me | Mar 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
Last week, GNN reported that fungi were being trailed by scientists in Austria for their potential to extract valuable metals from electronic and industrial wastes. Now from the ISS comes a very similar story where, rather than ‘mushroom mining,’ scientists were able...
by magicartacivics@proton.me | Mar 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
A man who felt he needed a more fulfilling line of work began a mobile laundromat surface the wash the clothes of Philadelphia’s homeless population. Joe Richardson admits it feels like second nature to wash and dry people’s clothes, something one supposes was...
by magicartacivics@proton.me | Mar 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
Researchers in Brazil have demonstrated that ultrasonic waves can be used to extract polyphenolic nutrients from leftover cocoa bean husks, as long as you add honey first. Few things are tastier than dark chocolate dipped in honey, but the researchers weren’t only...
by magicartacivics@proton.me | Mar 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
In a decision that one advocacy group said would “make dignity non-negotiable,” Philadelphia schools have adopted a new wellness program that will guarantee recess and bathroom breaks. The program also prevents teachers from withdrawing access to these through...
by magicartacivics@proton.me | Mar 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
These stunning photos show the moment a huge murmuration of starlings flew in unison across March’s full moon. Remarkable pictures show a flock of thousands of starlings as they swooped across the skyline as the Moon reached its peak. March’s full moon is known today...
