Animal of the Day
North American River Otter (Lontra canadensis)
North American river otters are highly social animals often seen in groups. They are excellent swimmers, using their webbed feet and streamlined bodies to navigate through water. These playful creatures are known for sliding down mud or snowbanks into rivers, showcasing their agility and playful nature.
photo by K Fletcher & D Baylis »
DIY stamped clay pots offer easy weekend craft project
The appeal of air dry clay for beginners is highlighted in the article, as it requires no kiln and is both affordable and simple to work with.
» readPando the massive aspen stand is Earth’s heaviest known organism
Pando, a clonal stand of aspen trees in Utah, has been identified as the heaviest living organism ever found, according to a report by Live Science contributor Stephanie Pappas.
» readStudies link ultra-processed foods to depression, anxiety, and cognitive decline
A growing body of research has associated diets high in ultra-processed foods with an increased risk of mental health problems and brain disorders.
» readEuropean space startup seeks at least $300mn for reusable capsule
The Exploration Company, a Munich-based startup building what it describes as Europe’s first reusable space capsule, is in talks to raise at least $300mn, according to the Financial Times.
» readMoonshot AI releases K3, world's first open 3T-class frontier model
The release of the K3 model by Moonshot AI was announced as the next generation of open frontier models. It is the world's first open 3T-class model, designed for frontier intelligence across long-horizon coding, knowledge work, and reasoning.
» read