David Attenborough has been knighted for his contributions to television broadcasting and conservation. The Prince of Wales, himself an environmental activist, bestowed the prestigious Knight Grand Cross on the 96-year-old naturalist. Attenborough, who was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1985, received his medal on Wednesday during an investiture ceremony at Windsor … [Read more...] about David Attenborough Has Been Awarded A Second Knighthood
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For Decades, Cartographers Have Been Secretly Hiding Illustrations Inside Switzerland’s Maps
Cartographers have little room for creativity because maps are expected to be accurate representations of locations. However, mapmakers working for the Swiss Federal Office of Topography have subtly defied their role for several decades by secretly inserting hidden illustrations into official Swiss maps. It's hard to believe these drawings went unnoticed for so long, from … [Read more...] about For Decades, Cartographers Have Been Secretly Hiding Illustrations Inside Switzerland’s Maps
After 24,000 Years Frozen In Siberian Permafrost, a Microscopic Animal Has Been Brought Back To Life
Tardigrades are up against some tough competition in the world of microscopic creatures. Bdelloid rotifers, like tardigrades, can withstand drying, freezing, starvation, and even low-oxygen circumstances. Scientists claim to have resurrected some of these rotifers after they had been frozen for at least 24,000 years in Siberian permafrost. The amazing findings were published … [Read more...] about After 24,000 Years Frozen In Siberian Permafrost, a Microscopic Animal Has Been Brought Back To Life
Dog Has Been Missing For Two Years I Can’t Believe He’s Finally Seeing His Family
"It was magical" ❤️️ When a little brown dog with a characteristic underbite was surrendered to the Wisconsin Humane Society in early July, he didn't appear to be in need of a home. The woman surrendering Payday, a 4-year-old dog, said she took him in after finding him as a stray, but he wasn't a good fit for her family. Payday struggled to acclimate to his new … [Read more...] about Dog Has Been Missing For Two Years I Can’t Believe He’s Finally Seeing His Family
Two New Species of Sinister Bird-Catching Trees Have Been Discovered in The Caribbean
The Caribbean's gorgeous islands might appear to be an utopia not just for humans looking to relax on the beach, but also for numerous birds looking for predator-free breeding grounds. Some of these islands, however, conceal a terrible secret: they are home to a kind of tree infamous for trapping and killing young birds, the remains of which are then used to feed the trees … [Read more...] about Two New Species of Sinister Bird-Catching Trees Have Been Discovered in The Caribbean