In 2004, astronomers witnessed a cosmic event of unparalleled ferocity: a starquake. This cataclysmic upheaval occurred on the surface of a neutron star named SGR 1806-20, located a staggering 50,000 light-years away. The sheer power of this starquake is almost incomprehensible. In a fraction of a second, it unleashed energy equivalent to what our Sun radiates over 150,000 … [Read more...] about A Near Miss: The Starquake That Could Have Ended Us
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Watch This Mama Falcon Swoop In After Her Chicks Miss Their Mark
In a breathtaking display of aerial acrobatics and parental dedication, a female Peregrine Falcon takes center stage in a new video by ta2020photography. The brief clip captures a heart-stopping moment when the feathered predator's hunting lesson takes an unexpected turn. Two young falcons, presumed to be the mother's offspring, are seen attempting to catch their prey … [Read more...] about Watch This Mama Falcon Swoop In After Her Chicks Miss Their Mark
Woman swerves to miss trash bag in road, looks closer and gets the shivers
You’ve probably been there. At the last minute, you decide to do something a little differently than you normally do. You go to a different coffee shop or you leave work at little earlier. And changing up your routine just a little bit ends up changes everything. You bump into a old friend you haven’t seen for years or you arrive home early and find out your partner is … [Read more...] about Woman swerves to miss trash bag in road, looks closer and gets the shivers