It could literally power a small country on its own. The world’s biggest solar plant has come online, according to Chinese media. Covering 13,333 hectares (32,947 acres) in the desert of northwest Xinjiang and capable of powering a small country on its own, the facility was reportedly connected to the grid on Monday. Located in a desert area of Ürümqi, capital of the … [Read more...] about The Largest Solar Power Plant In The World Just Got Switched On
The Widowmaker Pine Cone Is the World’s Largest: It’s So Big It Can Actually Kill You
Definitely mind your head when walking by one of these! Ever wondered how big a pine cone can grow? Well, ponder no further. The Coulter pine (Pinus coulteri), an evergreen conifer native to the coastal mountains of southern California and northern Baja California, is known for producing the heaviest and largest cones of any pine species, which can weigh up to 5 kg … [Read more...] about The Widowmaker Pine Cone Is the World’s Largest: It’s So Big It Can Actually Kill You
Scientists Are Surprised to Find Out That Many Australian Mammals Glow Under UV Light
Following the accidental discovery by U.S. scientists that platypuses glow under UV light, further tests by Australian scientists have shown that other mammals, including marsupials, also glow. After reading a paper in Mammalia reporting on platypus’s unexpected nightglow, Dr Kenny Travouillon of the Western Australian Museum decided to do a little experiment. As curator … [Read more...] about Scientists Are Surprised to Find Out That Many Australian Mammals Glow Under UV Light
Bus driver sees loose dog in the street, almost getting hit by cars — makes an unplanned stop to save the day
It’s always inspiring to see everyday people go out of their way to help animals in need. These kind people give these animals much-needed safety and protection and help them get back home. That was the case recently, when one bus driver went the extra mile to save a dog who was in the middle of the road on a rainy day. According to the Milwaukee County Transit System, a … [Read more...] about Bus driver sees loose dog in the street, almost getting hit by cars — makes an unplanned stop to save the day
Ice Finger of Death Caught on Camera for First Time Freezes Everything In Its Path
For the first time ever, we are able to observe the formation of an “ice finger of death” through some breathtaking footage. These days it’s rare to uncover a phenomenon completely new to science, one that expands our knowledge of the world in unique and wondrous ways. But just as it happened in the past few years with uncontacted tribes, unseen caves, and sea beasts, the … [Read more...] about Ice Finger of Death Caught on Camera for First Time Freezes Everything In Its Path