Hidden beneath the tranquil waters of Lake Iznik, just off the ancient city of Nicaea on the shores of Turkey, the ruins of a 5th-century basilica have recently come to light during a routine helicopter survey. For centuries, this historical gem lay unnoticed until archaeologist Mustafa Sahin, the head of the Archaeology Department at Bursa Uludag University, spotted the … [Read more...] about Ruins of a 5th-Century Byzantine Basilica Have Been Spotted in a Turkish Lake During a Helicopter Survey
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NASA’s Mars helicopter finds ‘otherworldly’ wreckage on planet’s surface
In a groundbreaking exploration, NASA's Ingenuity helicopter, affectionately known as the 'marscopter,' has provided a captivating glimpse into the Red Planet's enigmatic landscape. During its 26th flight in April last year, the helicopter captured extraordinary images of mysterious wreckage scattered across Mars' surface, adding a touch of science fiction to the ongoing … [Read more...] about NASA’s Mars helicopter finds ‘otherworldly’ wreckage on planet’s surface
This Massive Dust Storm Was Captured by a Fleeing News Helicopter
Photographer Jerry Ferguson was flying in a news helicopter this week to photograph periodic monsoon weather in Phoenix, Arizona, when a gigantic dust cloud appeared on the horizon. Ferguson managed to catch this image of the dust wall blowing across the field as they flew away to outrun it. Ferguson, who has been shooting professionally for 20+ years and from helicopters … [Read more...] about This Massive Dust Storm Was Captured by a Fleeing News Helicopter