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Witness the exciting moment when a surge of lightning suddenly struck an American Eagle plane carrying numerous passengers. Shortly after its landing in Arkansas amid a huge storm. The Embraer E175 had patiently awaited the storm’s passage before proceeding towards the gate. Suddenly, a massive burst of electricity shot through the aircraft yesterday afternoon. The […]
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Cuteness can be discovered in a load of different shapes and sizes. Within the realm of Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors, the tiniest creature to grace their presence is none other than Boop. A baby feathertail glider. Unparalleled in its adorable essence, Boop, the baby animal, captivates hearts without trying. Having bravely ventured out of her […]
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Pictures showing what seem to be black spiders scurrying across Mars’ surface have captivated (and properly freaked out) social media. Luckily for us, the European Space Agency (ESA) has come forward and set the record straight regarding the eerie sight, revealing a phenomenon more scientifically intriguing than its first impression suggests.1 Mars’ Phenomena The ESA […]
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Researchers collaborating with the European Space Agency’s Gaia mission have stumbled upon a giant lurking in our own cosmic backyard. This newfound black hole, dubbed Gaia BH3, holds the title of the most massive stellar black hole discovered in the Milky Way to date. The findings were published in Astronomy & Astrophysics. A Hidden Giant: […]
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Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, is renowned for its colossal storms. Recently, scientists captured a remarkable image showing a green light emanating from an area near the planet’s North Pole. This mesmerizing phenomenon is believed to be a lightning strike occurring within the planet’s swirling vortex.1 On Earth, lightning typically originates from […]
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In our tireless quest to comprehend the cosmos, Mars, our neighboring planet, stands as a formidable mystery and opportunity.1 Yet, intriguingly, some parts of its alien landscape remain untouched, cordoned off from human exploration due to an intricate tapestry of scientific, ethical, and legal considerations.2 Central to our exploration is the principle of planetary protection, […]
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In the last decade, Jean-Michel Claverie, a professor of economics and bioinformatics at Aix-Marseille University in France, has been hunting for “zombie viruses”. These are dormant microbes that could still infect hosts after being frozen for hundreds or thousands of years. Most recently, he uncovered the oldest ever recorded zombie virus that dates back approximately […]
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Wahaca, one of the most famous Mexican restaurant chains around, has become one of the first such establishments to remove steak from their menu. They have decided to remove it because of the effect steak has on the environment- as it reportedly increases the carbon footprint. The co-owner of this chain is the winner of […]
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In late September, about 80,000 female Giant South American turtles gathered on their usual nesting beaches to dig nests and lay their eggs. These beaches, along the Guaporé/Inténez River and on the border between Brazil and Bolivia, became alive with baby turtles hatching from mid-December into early January. Footage captures these tiny creatures coming out […]
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Global security and aerospace company Lockheed Martin recently made a pretty big claim: That they have made a breakthrough with nuclear fusion energy production. The company says they have successfully created a compact nuclear fusion reactor that could essentially solve the world’s sustainable energy problem. The question is, is this actually viable? Some scientists have […]
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Two teams came across the handiwork of the Osmia avosetta bees. These discoveries took place in Turkey and Iran. Why are we still talking about this? It all comes down to their beautiful nests. The bees create them using flower petals. Every single nest takes around a day to build and is usually the best […]
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It is important that people operate with a sense of self-sufficiency, for most this means, keeping things on a smaller scale, gardening in their own backyards, or going to local farmer’s markets. However many people are looking at how the industrial revolution and advancements in technology can create change in communities. These people, like Nona […]
