Nature
Volcanic eruptions are causing gold and other valuable metals to leak from the Earth's core and reach the surface.
An enormous reservoir of gold and other valuable metals can be found deep under the Earth's core, hidden beneath the thick crust and searing layers. It has long been thought by scientists that these treasures, which include ruthenium and gold, are still trapped close to the core-mantle border, which is located roughly 1,900 miles (3,000 kilometres) below the surface.
By Francis Dami6 months ago in Earth
The Minamata Mystery: The day a city in Japan realized their cats—and then their children—were "dancing" toward death.
The sharp, metallic tang of raw effluent cut through the salt-heavy breeze of the Shiranui Sea. A tortoiseshell cat spun in violent, frantic circles on the wooden dock. It wasn't playing. Its spine arched into a rigid, unnatural bow, claws tearing splintered grooves into the wet cedar planks. Foam dripped from its jaws. Then, with a guttural shriek that sounded horribly human, it threw itself directly into the churning grey water and drowned. This was the summer of 1953. The fishermen of Minamata called it neko odori byo—the dancing cat disease. They laughed at first. They stopped laughing when their daughters began to dance.
By The Chaos Cabinet6 months ago in Earth
Countries that might vanish in the next 50 years
Right now, somewhere in the world, a country is disappearing. Not in a movie. Not in a history book. In real time. The maps we grew up with — the ones pinned to classroom walls — may look completely different fifty years from now. And the scary part? This has happened before. The Roman Empire. The Soviet Union. Yugoslavia. All gone. All once thought permanent. So the question is — which countries on today's map are next?
By Shirley Oyiadom6 months ago in Earth
Finding Wonder Again in the Changing Weather
“These are the seasons of emotion And like the winds they rise and fall This is the wonder of devotion I seek the torch we all must hold This is the mystery of the coldest quotient Upon us all, upon us all a little rain must fall” — Led Zeppelin, “The Rain Song”
By Carl J. Petersen6 months ago in Earth
The window doves.
The window dove. There once was a girl named Rove Marie! Rove happiness relied on love even though there’s no type of money she only had a hunny. Cousin Philly thought that was kinda funny, so she decided to be a window evangelist. Nobody really understood it not even her own family who hardly/never visits her. Only philly would visit every now and then, but she calls herself a small every other night Rove would look in her draws trying to count any change wondering how she would pay her mortgage.All she ever wanted was love then one day a dove came to her window!! Rove smiles like she never did in her existence,closes the window and took the dove on her hands in her home. She finally felt complete in her heart as the dove is now part of her keeping her company daily. She no longer needs to opened the window,with a non void/lonely feeling in her heart. The dove is all the love she needs and as the days grew dark/complication non conforming, the girl and dove got pretty close. The girl know realizes she is truly beautiful and feels love thanks to that dove. 🕊 Rally the dove brought the best out of Rove Marie she would open her window in the summer days and the dove would deliver her mail for her to her pen pays and closest friends who tend to stay away that at first wouldn’t give her the time of day. After awhile the bird grew sick with cancer and Rove made a fun-raiser to donote to the cost then she paid all over 7 million to Revive the dove. Then one day the bird left her window and came back with 7 million a true blessing ,when Rally came back he brought a baby son dove 🕊 named Jeff omg how crafty is this bird. Suddenly the money is on the window sill and Rally falls and dies traumaticly and tragically with a stomp/boom. Rove Marie touching the money and she look feeling sympathy for Jeff ! Thinking of Rallys love,all the good times she imagines the memories as she holds baby Jeff her hands at home with heart as she once did Rally. A couple months later Jeff began to crawl. A few months later Rove taught Jeff to walk. 7 months later Jeff begins to talk his very first words is mom then love. Rove sat there just glancing deep into Jeff eyes. Jeff wasn’t even completely like Rally he was more like Vally his father who is half pirate. Rove spends the a few mills on Jeff beddings n new clothes. Rove just wants to make Jeff feel at home. On Saturday morning Jeff and Rove watches cartoons while munching on white cheedar popcorns. Jeff felt like it was Christmas all over again. The door bell rings a old neighbor also begans dramatically banging on the door screaming from the top of her lungs with a screcky tone in her voice. The lady began acting traumatic screaming loudly even louder than the television. Jeff grew concerned on his adorable baby face. Then Jeff began to say Get out now. The old lady looks in amusement then smiling she finally walks away. Rove locks the door immediately. Glances at Jeff with a relief look in her eyes. Jeff says mom I’m home. Rove Marie cry’s having setbacks memos of Rally. Rove gently kisses Jeff on the forehead. The next 7 months storms went wild doves n pirates visites the window daily to be feed. Then one day Valley was hit by a car near a alley. Jeff Looks out the window began talking a bite loudly no dad I’ll miss you because of you now I’m home. Rove comforts Jeff with a nice massage gently on his head. Jeff’s looks at Rove and says Mom I’m home.
By Bianca M Rosario6 months ago in Earth
Native American Ceremony
Author's note: Years ago, I was in a meeting when some women who came down from the tar sands in Canada had come to speak with women about our water being in trouble. They said it was important for our families, for their future, and for all of us. And that it is the women's job to care for the water.
By Denise E Lindquist6 months ago in Earth
Northern Lights Tonight and the Quiet Magic Above Us
There are nights that feel ordinary until you look up. The sky is dark, still, and silent. Then something changes. A soft glow begins to move, slowly stretching across the horizon like a living painting. The idea of seeing the northern lights tonight carries a feeling that is hard to explain. It is not just about beauty. It is about witnessing something rare and deeply calming at the same time. People wait for moments like this, sometimes for years. When it finally happens, it does not feel loud or overwhelming. It feels quiet, almost personal. This is what makes the experience so powerful and why it stays in memory long after the night ends.
By Muqadas khan6 months ago in Earth
Medicinal Plants and Their Benefits: Natural Remedies for Health and Wellness. AI-Generated.
Medicinal plants have been used for thousands of years as natural remedies to treat illnesses, improve overall health, and promote well-being. Long before modern pharmaceuticals existed, ancient civilizations relied on the healing power of plants to address a wide range of health concerns. Today, as more people seek natural and holistic approaches to health, medicinal plants are making a strong comeback as effective and sustainable alternatives.
By TheHonest Publishing6 months ago in Earth
