In a court ruling today, the United Nation’s International Court of Justice ordered the Japanese government to stop its whaling program in Antarctica. The Court agreed with Australia that Japan’s current whaling program was not for scientific research as claimed by Japan. The Court’s ban, decided by a 12 to four vote, is legally binding,… Continue reading United Nations Orders Japan to Stop Whale Hunting in Antarctica
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25 Facts about Climate Change that Will Shock You [VIDEO]
It’s no secret that climate change is persistent and intensifying, causing serious problems for planet Earth and its inhabitants. Its effects range from mild, like February being the first colder than average month in almost three decades, to harsh, like an increase in the number of hurricanes and destructive storms. List25 has collected 25 alarming… Continue reading 25 Facts about Climate Change that Will Shock You [VIDEO]
Watch How This Dog Thanks the Man Who Saved Him from Drowning [VIDEO]
It turns out man can be dog‘s best friend too. When this man rescues a helpless pup from drowning, the canine is so happy he dances for joy. Featured image by Steve Garner via Reddit
Drone Captures Amazing Footage of Dolphin Mega-Pod
Most of us have seen dolphins either in the ocean or at theme parks and aquariums. But most people can’t claim to have seen a mega-pod of the sort filmed by tour boat captain Dave Anderson’s drone. Using s small GoPro camera attached to a drone, Anderson was able to film a five-minute video of… Continue reading Drone Captures Amazing Footage of Dolphin Mega-Pod
The Sleep You’re Missing out on Might Be Killing Your Brain Cells, Study Says
All that sleep you missed out on might catch up to you after all. A recent paper published in the Journal of Neuroscience reports that staying awake too long destroys brain cells in mice. And there’s a chance it might do so in humans as well, reports Forbes. A Loss of Brain Cells Researchers at… Continue reading The Sleep You’re Missing out on Might Be Killing Your Brain Cells, Study Says
Scientists Now Able to Track Whales From Space
Although they are the largest mammals on the planet, you can’t see whales from space. Not until now, that is. Scientists have discovered that they can keep track of whales by using images taken from space with the DigitalGlobe’s Worldview-2 platform. The system uses exceptionally high resolution satellite pictures and image-processing software that scientists can… Continue reading Scientists Now Able to Track Whales From Space
Animal Rescue Shelter Creates Adorable Personal Ads for Pit Bulls
At the SPCA of Wake County in Raleigh, North Carolina, pit bulls suffer from lower adoption rates and have to be put down more often than other breeds of dogs. This can be attributed to a negative perception of pit bulls that’s derived from their strong physiques and genetic fighting ability. Pit bulls aren’t as… Continue reading Animal Rescue Shelter Creates Adorable Personal Ads for Pit Bulls
YouTube Accounces the 2014 Ad Blitz Winners
While the champions of the big game are determined by the players on the field, the best ads were actually selected by you via YouTube. The YouTube Ad Blitz competition called for you to cast votes for your favorite Super Bowl 2014 commercials and the numbers are in. The best ad this year goes to… Continue reading YouTube Accounces the 2014 Ad Blitz Winners