The world is increasingly turning to renewable energy sources to meet its growing power needs. Solar energy has emerged as a popular alternative, thanks to the abundance of sunlight available across the globe. And recent research has shown that the Sahara Desert in Africa, with its vast expanse of sun-soaked land, could play a critical role in meeting the world's energy … [Read more...] about Powering the World with the Sahara: How Solar Energy Could Meet Global Power Demands
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Motherly Love on Display: A Majestic Elephant Shows the World the Power of Nurturing
In a heartwarming display of maternal care, a female elephant was recently spotted exposing her mammary glands as she went for a stroll with her baby. The sighting was a rare glimpse into the world of elephant motherhood, and a testament to the nurturing instincts of these magnificent creatures. As the mother elephant walked through the savannah, her calf walked closely … [Read more...] about Motherly Love on Display: A Majestic Elephant Shows the World the Power of Nurturing
U.Va. Undergraduate Researcher Studies Sunflowers’ Power To Clean Up Soil
Depending on the variety, it can either absorb toxic metals and radiation from the soil or prevent the majority of them from entering its system and making it safe to consume. It's also lovely, native to the Americas, and blooms in July. It's the sunflower, and its ability to heal the environment has prompted one University of Virginia undergraduate researcher to spend her … [Read more...] about U.Va. Undergraduate Researcher Studies Sunflowers’ Power To Clean Up Soil
Utility Workers Struggle To Rescue Poor Bear Stuck on a Power Pole
A utility worker in Wilcox, Arizona saw a brown bear stuck up a utility pole. He directly called the supervisor to notify him for assistance. So, Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Co-op sent Apprentice Lineman Gallego and Lineman Warner Newbauer to help the bear. The bear's life was at real risk, as there were 7200 volts on the lines near the head of the bear. The bear … [Read more...] about Utility Workers Struggle To Rescue Poor Bear Stuck on a Power Pole
Destructive Beauty: Icebergs Flip with the Power of an Atomic Bomb
While icebergs may appear to be gentle giants, when they flip over, they can unleash a deadly power. While this clearly displays their stunning underbelly, it also creates tsunamis, earthquakes, and may even swallow adjacent boats. But what causes these massive ice mountains to topple in the first place? To comprehend this process, we must first define icebergs. An … [Read more...] about Destructive Beauty: Icebergs Flip with the Power of an Atomic Bomb