Flying can already be a nerve-wracking experience for some people, and the thought of being in an airplane struck by lightning can be even more terrifying. That's why this stunning photograph of a lightning strike seen from an aircraft's cockpit is both awe-inspiring and alarming at the same time. The anonymous friend who shared the image on social media also shared a … [Read more...] about The Power of Nature: Stunning Photograph of Lightning Strike Seen from Aircraft Cockpit
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The Wonder of Full-Circle Rainbows: A Rare and Stunning Sight from Above
Rainbows are a breathtaking natural phenomenon that has fascinated people for centuries. In theory, every rainbow is a circle, but from the ground, we usually only see its upper half. However, when flying, it is possible to see a full-circle rainbow. The reason why we only see the upper half of a rainbow from the ground is due to the Earth's curvature. When sunlight enters a … [Read more...] about The Wonder of Full-Circle Rainbows: A Rare and Stunning Sight from Above
If Conditions are Right You Can See Chicago’s Skyline from the Indiana Dunes 50 Miles Away
Visitors to Indiana Dunes National Park are in for a real treat if they happen to visit on a clear day at sunset. From the park's southern shore, the Chicago skyline can be seen, illuminated by the setting sun, from a distance of 50 miles away. Indiana Dunes National Park spans 15 miles of the southern shore of Lake Michigan and covers a vast area of 15,000 acres. The park … [Read more...] about If Conditions are Right You Can See Chicago’s Skyline from the Indiana Dunes 50 Miles Away
26 Australian Species Bounce Back from Brink of Extinction, but More Work Remains
Researchers have found several Australian wildlife species which were previously hit by rapid declines and faced the likelihood of extinction have recovered to the point they should no longer be considered threatened. A research team led by Dr John Woinarski from Charles Darwin University reviewed all animals which have been listed as threatened under Australia's Environment … [Read more...] about 26 Australian Species Bounce Back from Brink of Extinction, but More Work Remains
Calf with Smiley Face Markings Spared from Abattoir and Becomes Lawnmower
A calf born with a smiley face on its tummy has been spared the abattoir and given a new job as a "lawnmower". Megan and Barry Coster breed around 700 calves a year at their stud farm in Ripplebrook, West Gippsland, Australia, but had never seen markings like this before. When farmer Barry Coster was checking on his livestock one day, he noticed the unique black and white … [Read more...] about Calf with Smiley Face Markings Spared from Abattoir and Becomes Lawnmower