Looking for a unique and fascinating rock to add to your bucket list? How about a Yooperlite? Never heard of them? That’s not surprising, as they were only discovered recently. Yooperlites, aka Glowdalites, are fluorescent rocks that are found in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. They are a type of syenite rock that contains a high concentration of sodalite, a mineral that … [Read more...] about These Stunning Glowing Rocks Called Yooperlites Were Only Recently Discovered at Lake Superior – Here’s How to Find Them
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A rare Piebald Moose was recently photographed by Thomas Morch in eastern Norway
Norwegian photographer, Thomas Mørch, has spotted one of his most interesting subjects to date—a moose with a piebald coat. Thomas caught the magical sighting near his home in Hallingdal, a valley in eastern Norway. In the photo, the elusive piebald moose appears healthy and prepared for the winter. He has a nice round belly, warm fur, and unique markings all over. He … [Read more...] about A rare Piebald Moose was recently photographed by Thomas Morch in eastern Norway
Recently discovered ‘Dinosaur Mummy’ is so well-preserved it even has the skin and guts intact
In a remarkable twist of fate, miners in Canada stumbled upon a discovery that has sent shockwaves through the scientific community: a ‘Dinosaur Mummy’ so impeccably preserved that it offers a rare glimpse into prehistoric life, with skin and guts intact. “We don’t just have a skeleton,” exclaimed one researcher involved in the project. “We have a dinosaur as it would have … [Read more...] about Recently discovered ‘Dinosaur Mummy’ is so well-preserved it even has the skin and guts intact
The Earth’s Spinning Inner Core Recently Paused Then Changed Direction
Earth's inner core said: "I put my thang down, flip it, and reverse it." According to a new study, the swirling solid ball at the center of Earth's inner core appears to have recently paused and may even now be rotating in the opposite direction as in previous decades. A pair of Chinese scientists have been studying seismic wave data from earthquakes that have blasted … [Read more...] about The Earth’s Spinning Inner Core Recently Paused Then Changed Direction
The World’s Deepest Shipwreck Has Recently Been Found By Explorers
Outnumbered and outgunned, the USS Samuel B Roberts' last stand is seen as a courageous moment in American naval history. Explorers have located the world's deepest shipwreck in the Philippine Sea at a depth of 6,895 meters (22,621 ft). On June 22, 2022, sonar expert Jeremie Morizet and millionaire explorer Victor Vescovo found the wreckage of the USS Samuel B Roberts, … [Read more...] about The World’s Deepest Shipwreck Has Recently Been Found By Explorers