Moonbows, also called lunar rainbows, differ from your average rainbow in that they are created by the shimmers of moon rays rather than the sun. A moonbow (also known as a moon rainbow or lunar rainbow) is a rainbow produced by moonlight instead of direct sunlight. Apart from the light source, its formation is no different from that of a solar rainbow: it is created by … [Read more...] about We All Know Rainbows But Have You Ever Seen a Moonbow – A Night Rainbow Lit By the Moon?
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Nobody Knows Who Left These Mysterious Lines On This Peru Shore – But They May Have Had an Interesting Purpose
Pisco Bay, nestled within Peru’s Paracas Peninsula, guards a mesmerizing enigma: a prehistoric geoglyph that likely dates back to around 200 BC, though some argue for an even more ancient origin. Despite extensive study, its creators and exact purpose remain shrouded in mystery. Perched on a coastal hillside, the Paracas Candelabra, also dubbed the “Candelabra of the Andes,” … [Read more...] about Nobody Knows Who Left These Mysterious Lines On This Peru Shore – But They May Have Had an Interesting Purpose
Lyme disease is becoming a bigger problem. Which states have the most cases?
Hiking and camping fanatics know all too well the risks of a tick bite. Ticks are tiny but carry mighty illnesses, including Lyme disease. They thrive in heavily wooded areas across the U.S., and although there's greater risk in the Northeast, the Midwest, and the Mid-Atlantic regions, cases of tick-borne diseases are reported in every state in the nation. In 2022, the … [Read more...] about Lyme disease is becoming a bigger problem. Which states have the most cases?
The Sherpa People of the Himalayas Have Evolved to Be Superhuman Mountain Climbers
Studies have found that thanks to their genetic mutations, the Sherpa people, who have been living in the high altitudes of the Himalayas for centuries, have developed ‘superhuman’ qualities as mountain climbers. The Sherpa are a Nepali ethnic group who migrated to the mountainous regions of Nepal 500 years ago from Tibet. Today, they are well-known for being among the … [Read more...] about The Sherpa People of the Himalayas Have Evolved to Be Superhuman Mountain Climbers
Outdoor house cats have a wider-ranging diet than any other predator on Earth
Globally, house cats have been observed eating over 2,000 different species, 16% of which are endangered. Free-ranging cats (Felis catus) are globally distributed invasive carnivores that markedly impact biodiversity. A new study developed a comprehensive global assessment of species consumed by cats. The research identified 2,084 species eaten by cats, of which 347 … [Read more...] about Outdoor house cats have a wider-ranging diet than any other predator on Earth