There's a curious poster hanging at the NASA Space Science Center that offers a delightful reminder: "The aerodynamic body of bumblebees is not fit to fly, but it's good that the bumblebee doesn't know about it." By the laws of physics, a bumblebee's wings seem far too small to support its fuzzy body in flight. Conventional aerodynamics would suggest it's simply impossible. … [Read more...] about Bumblebee Wisdom: Soaring Above Limitations
A State Of Emergency: A Million People Expected At Niagara Falls For The Solar Eclipse
This attendance record may never be eclipsed. Niagara Falls is poised to welcome its largest ever gathering of visitors on April 8, as the iconic landmark finds itself perfectly positioned along the path of the total solar eclipse. With throngs of people anticipated to journey from near and far to witness the celestial event against the backdrop of the magnificent waterfall, … [Read more...] about A State Of Emergency: A Million People Expected At Niagara Falls For The Solar Eclipse
Announcement: Stock Up On Food, Water, And Fuel Ahead Of The Full Solar Eclipse
Cell phones could be a problem too. Lorain County Emergency Management (EMA) in Ohio is urging residents and eclipse enthusiasts within the path of totality to prepare for the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8 by stocking up on essential supplies. With an anticipated influx of visitors to areas along the eclipse's path, Lorain County EMA is advising locals to ensure … [Read more...] about Announcement: Stock Up On Food, Water, And Fuel Ahead Of The Full Solar Eclipse
A baby dropped his bottle in an orangutan’s zoo exhibit. ‘I didn’t expect what happened next,’ says mom.
CaShawna Wright recounts a surprising encounter at the Los Angeles Zoo that turned an orangutan into a viral sensation. When Wright took her 1-year-old son, Cruse, on a zoo visit, she never anticipated they'd assist a clever orangutan in retrieving a dropped bottle. As they approached the orangutan exhibit, Cruse's excitement led him to drop his bottle into a pool of … [Read more...] about A baby dropped his bottle in an orangutan’s zoo exhibit. ‘I didn’t expect what happened next,’ says mom.
An Extremely Rare Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Just Hit New York City
If you felt the tremor, USGS wants to hear from you. New York City and its neighboring areas were jolted earlier this morning by an earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale, a rarity for this region. While mild compared to some seismic events, it's a significant occurrence for the East Coast. The US Geological Survey (USGS) has pinpointed the epicenter of the quake … [Read more...] about An Extremely Rare Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Just Hit New York City