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7 Weird Facts About Black Holes

1 month ago | treehugger.com | Sidney Stevens

Prepare to be wowed by the mysterious cosmic wonders that are black holes. By Sidney StevensPublished March 14, 2025 An artist’s impression of Cygnus X-1, a stellar-mass black hole pictured pulling matter from a nearby star into its accretion disk and emitting radiation from the entering superheated gases. Cygnus X-1 was the first black hole discovered. NASA/CXC/M.Weiss/Wikimedia Commons Black holes are perhaps the most nightmarishly fascinating features of our universe.
12 Fierce Facts About Jaguars

Jan 15, 2025 | treehugger.com | Katherine Gallagher

From their strong bite to their love of water, learn all about these amazing big cats. By Katherine GallagherPublished January 15, 2025 Jami Tarris / Getty Images Jaguars, known for their distinctive yellow-orange fur and unique spots, are found in small pockets of forested habitats throughout South, North, and Central America.
How Plants and Microorganisms Can Clean up the Mess We Make

Jan 15, 2025 | treehugger.com | Elizabeth Waddington

Avoiding pollution in the first place would be best. But as we transition to a post-carbon future, biological solutions can help us find a path forward. By Elizabeth WaddingtonPublished January 15, 2025 Bioremediation is a fascinating area to explore if you are interested in ecology, ecosystems, and nature restoration. This is the process by which we use plants, bacteria, or fungi to clean up contaminated air, soil, or water.
This Foldable Tiny House Expands to 20 Feet Wide

Dec 2, 2024 | treehugger.com | Kimberley Mok

It comes in a discreet, compact package but unfolds into a loft-free tiny home. By Kimberley MokPublished September 20, 2023 Tiny homes historically have been a do-it-yourself affair, from the early days of the modern tiny house movement that started in the 1970s with pioneers like Lloyd Kahn and Lester Walker.
How to Harvest and Store Winter Squash and Pumpkins

Nov 7, 2024 | treehugger.com | Elizabeth Waddington

Now that they've taken over your yard, here's what to do with your winter squash and pumpkins. By Elizabeth WaddingtonPublished October 05, 2023 pcturner71 / Getty Images If you have grown squash or pumpkins in your garden, then the last thing that you want is for that produce to go to waste. Avoiding waste means thinking carefully about when and how you need to harvest your crop, and also how you should prepare these fruits for storage, and how you should store them for later use.
Turning Over a New Leaf-A Lesson From Trees in Embracing Change

Nov 7, 2024 | treehugger.com | Dan Lambe

Nature reminds us that entering a new season in our lives is nothing to fear. By Dan LambePublished September 28, 2023 Sharan Singh / Getty Images Change can be unsettling. Good or bad, exciting or unexpected, there’s an undeniable anxiety that accompanies seeing our lives shift. We’ve all likely felt that instinctive resistance to "the new," unsure what a new job, a new diet, a new house, or a new town might bring.
Revamped Micro-Apartment Includes a Big Kitchen and Walk-In Closet

Nov 7, 2024 | treehugger.com | Kimberley Mok

A 355-square-foot redesign makes the most of what was there, while also optimizing the space to makes it feel more generous. By Kimberley MokPublished September 24, 2023 In the last several decades, the number of people living alone has been increasing steadily around the world.
What Is Wind Energy?

Oct 24, 2024 | treehugger.com | Starre Vartan

Wind energy is electricity from the naturally flowing air in the Earth's atmosphere. As a renewable resource that won't get depleted through use, its impact on the environment and climate crisis is significantly smaller than burning fossil fuels. We can create wind energy by erecting something as simple as a set of 8-foot sails positioned to capture prevailing winds that turn a stone and grind grain (a gristmill).
13 of the World's Most Gentle Dog Breeds

Oct 24, 2024 | treehugger.com | Mary Jo DiLonardo

Some dog breeds are high energy, while others are incredibly mellow. There are breeds that have reputations for playfulness and dogs that are known for their smarts or athleticism. You'll also find plenty of breeds that are simply gentle and loving; kids can crawl all over them, take toys out of their mouths, or even mess with them at mealtime—and these sweet pups don't care! Thanks to their even temperaments, many of these calm canines also make great service or therapy dogs.
Who Invented Solar Panels? Discover the History of Solar Energy

Oct 24, 2024 | treehugger.com | David M. Kuchta

The solar industry has come of age, developing into a technology that is rapidly replacing coal, oil, and natural gasByDavid M. KuchtaPublished October 24, 2024 05:00PM EDTProduct Disclosure $$Marketing in 1903 for solar-driven steam engines; Pasadena, California. Print Collector / Contributor / Getty ImagesBefore the first modern solar panels were invented by Bell Laboratories in 1954, the history of solar energy was one of fits and starts, driven by individual inventors and scientists.