The storms that hit California in 2023 and early parts of 2024 continued to provide glimpses of hope after the severe drought up and down the state dropped water levels to shocking all-time lows. While the large fronts that began at the start of the year have caused flooding and massive amounts of snowfall at the higher elevations—which left thousands stranded with little to … [Read more...] about California’s Lake Oroville highlights reversal of severe-drought levels in stunning before and after images
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Attenborough’s Tease: No Retirement Plans Before 100
Sir David Attenborough, the beloved television broadcaster and naturalist, shows no signs of slowing down at 96. With a career spanning over eight decades, retirement isn't in his vocabulary. Despite speculation, Attenborough remains committed to sharing his passion for the natural world with audiences worldwide. During a recent interview on 'Lorraine', when asked if this … [Read more...] about Attenborough’s Tease: No Retirement Plans Before 100
Before and after: See Dubai flooding from space
Unprecedented and torrential rainfall engulfed parts of the United Arab Emirates last week, plunging cities like Dubai into chaos and bringing life to a standstill. The aftermath of the UAE's largest deluge on record was so profound that even days after the clouds dispersed and the rain ceased, satellites continued to capture the extent of the flooding from space. A deluge … [Read more...] about Before and after: See Dubai flooding from space
Bacteria On The ISS Have Mutated Into Something Not Seen On Earth Before
Space-bound strains of E. bugandensis are likely distinct from earthly versions. Movies and TV shows often portray space stations as pristine, sterile environments. However, wherever humans go, bacteria inevitably follow. Within the confines of the International Space Station (ISS), bacteria have carved out their own niches, evolving in ways not observed on Earth. The … [Read more...] about Bacteria On The ISS Have Mutated Into Something Not Seen On Earth Before
Inside a Pub Built in a 6,000-Year-Old Baobab Tree – Before It All Ended Sadly
Imagine raising a glass in a cozy pub carved from the hollowed trunk of a 6,000-year-old baobab tree. That's exactly what visitors experienced at the Sunland Big Baobab in South Africa, also known as the Pub Tree. This massive baobab boasted a circumference exceeding 108 feet, with its branches reaching majestically towards the sky at nearly 75 feet. Remarkably, nature … [Read more...] about Inside a Pub Built in a 6,000-Year-Old Baobab Tree – Before It All Ended Sadly