Andrew McCarthy, an astronomer, spent a month chasing the Moon in order to create a gif that captures the beauty of its movement. He put together a spectacular look at how it "dances in the sky" using over 2 million individual photos. This dance, known as libration, is caused by the Moon's slightly tilted axis and elliptical orbit around Earth. McCarthy set out to make his … [Read more...] about Photographer Uses 2 Million Photos to Create GIF of Moon Movement
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First Crab Found In Amber Still Fabulous At 100 Million Years Old
A new discovery might boost your Jurassic Park cane, as the first-ever genuine crab from the dinosaur era has been discovered preserved in amber. Cretapsara athanata, a crab estimated to be over 100 million years old, is still in excellent form, with the structure of its gills intact. Because the amazing find is in such superb condition, it might provide some intriguing … [Read more...] about First Crab Found In Amber Still Fabulous At 100 Million Years Old