Spanish villagers ordered to flee their homes as wildfires rage nearby often have just minutes to grab what they can: Most pets are banned, and some don’t even have a chance to get their hands on medicine. Minutes away from escape, Spanish fire evacuees do what they can “Everyone has to leave the village quickly, … Read more
South Dakota has a new law aimed at curbing mistaking pets for service animals, with violators facing fines of up to $500, jail time or both. According to official legislation, the law applies to businesses and public places. (Unsplash/representative) The legislation, which took effect in July, makes false claims of an act a Class 2 … Read more
Nanoplastics found in Antarctic soil for first time, indicating long-distance atmospheric transport Scientists have detected nanoplastics in Antarctic soil for the first time. This provides new evidence that tiny plastic particles can travel through the atmosphere and reach some of the most remote places on Earth. But how is this possible?The study was published in … Read more