According to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), July 22, 2024, has set a new record as the hottest day since ERA5 recordings began in 1940. On this day, the planet's average temperature reached 17.15°C (62.87°F), surpassing the previous record of 17.09°C (62.76°F) set on July 21, which was only slightly hotter than the record from July 6, 2023. Although the … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Hottest Ever Day Record Has Been Broken Already
Apples on a Scale from Most Tart to Most Sweet
Apples, a quintessential fruit enjoyed worldwide, come in a vast array of varieties, each offering a unique taste profile. From the puckering tang of a Granny Smith to the luscious sweetness of a Fuji, the spectrum of apple flavors is truly remarkable. Let's embark on a journey through the world of apples, ranking them on a scale from most tart to most sweet. The Tart … [Read more...] about Apples on a Scale from Most Tart to Most Sweet
Australians Have Accidentally Been Eating A Fish Unknown To Science
In an intriguing turn of events, it appears that Australians have been consuming a fish species previously unknown to science. This newly identified species, a type of grouper, has been given the scientific name Epinephelus fuscomarginatus. The journey to this discovery began back in 2000 when Jeff Johnson, a fish expert at the Queensland Museum, was shown photographs of an … [Read more...] about Australians Have Accidentally Been Eating A Fish Unknown To Science
Here Are the World’s Oldest Clothes and They Still Look Beautiful Today
Today, when clothes are mass-produced and hardly survive a couple of years, it’s difficult to imagine that our ancestors wove garments that still look good after thosuands of years. Elaborately stitched and pleated, a linen dress found in an Egyptian tomb demonstrates the complexity and wealth of the ancient society that produced it. New tests show that the beautiful piece … [Read more...] about Here Are the World’s Oldest Clothes and They Still Look Beautiful Today
World Tiger Population Has Grown by 40% Since 2015, Conservation Group Finds
Published right before International Tiger Day (in the Year of the Tiger), a surprising report from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) reveals that the global tiger population has surged by 40% since 2015. This increase means there are now between 3,726 and 5,578 tigers worldwide, reflecting improvements in monitoring techniques rather than an actual … [Read more...] about World Tiger Population Has Grown by 40% Since 2015, Conservation Group Finds