Some animals are just natural parents. While mothers are better known for being attentive caregivers, sometimes it’s the males of the species who prove to be very caring dads. Like Murphy, a bald eagle at a bird sanctuary who became famous for caring for a rock as if it were his own egg — but when an orphaned eaglet needed some love, he got a chance to be a dad for … [Read more...] about Male eagle who cared for rock like an egg gets a chance to be real dad to orphaned chick
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46,000-Year-Old Bird Found by Ivory Hunters Frozen in Siberian Permafrost Looks Like It Died Yesterday
The Siberian permafrost, a treasure trove of prehistoric secrets, has astounded scientists yet again, this time with the remarkable preservation of a small ice age bird. Unveiling a glimpse into a bygone era when mammoths and woolly rhinos roamed the Earth, two fossil hunters stumbled upon a frozen bird carcass near the village of Belaya Gora, its appearance so strikingly fresh … [Read more...] about 46,000-Year-Old Bird Found by Ivory Hunters Frozen in Siberian Permafrost Looks Like It Died Yesterday
This Is What the Base of an Oil Platform Looks Like Before Being Towed Out to Sea
The base of an oil platform, also known as the jacket, is a massive steel structure that is anchored to the seabed. It provides a stable foundation for the platform deck and all of its equipment. Before being towed out to sea, the jacket is constructed in a shipyard. It is made up of a series of interconnected legs, trusses, and braces. The legs are driven into the seabed to … [Read more...] about This Is What the Base of an Oil Platform Looks Like Before Being Towed Out to Sea
Here’s what 1 million mosquitoes looks like
1,000,000 Mosquitoes Caught in a Scientific Endeavor What would it look like to be surrounded by a million mosquitoes? The answer might make your skin crawl, and thanks to researchers in Florida, we now have a visual insight into this overwhelming scenario. Erik Jackson, the deputy director of Lee County Mosquito Control, explained that mosquito collection is a routine … [Read more...] about Here’s what 1 million mosquitoes looks like
Skyscrapers Existed in the Middle Ages: The Italian City of Bologna Was Like Manhattan Back Then
When we think of skyscrapers, we often envision the modern steel and glass giants that dominate the skylines of our bustling cities today. But did you know that back in AD 1200, the Italian city of Bologna boasted around 180 towers that we would consider skyscrapers today? The tallest among them, standing at an impressive 320 feet (97 meters), still graces the … [Read more...] about Skyscrapers Existed in the Middle Ages: The Italian City of Bologna Was Like Manhattan Back Then