A captivating photo captured by photographer Christian Ziegler has made waves as one of the "most commended" entries in the Natural History Museum's 2022 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. Featuring a wild bonobo seemingly cuddling a mongoose, the image evokes a sense of tenderness. However, the truth behind this apparent affection may be darker than meets the … [Read more...] about Viral Photo of Ape Cuddling Mongoose May Be More Sinister Than it Looks
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Astronaut Looks Down At Earth From The ISS, Sees Giant Skull Looking Back
When you look down at the Sahara desert and the Sahara desert looks back. Imagine gazing down at the vast expanse of the Sahara desert from the International Space Station (ISS) and suddenly, an eerie sight meets your eyes. You spot a colossal, ghostly skull seemingly peering back at you from the Earth's surface. While it may sound like the stuff of legends and folklore, … [Read more...] about Astronaut Looks Down At Earth From The ISS, Sees Giant Skull Looking Back
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