As global temperatures continue to rise, scientists are issuing urgent warnings about a problem that could soon affect 2 billion people worldwide. Research published in Nature Sustainability shows that without major policy changes, the planet could become dangerously hot by the end of the century, placing millions at risk of extreme heat exposure, as reported by Science … [Read more...] about Scientists are sounding the alarm about a dangerous problem that will soon affect 2 billion people — here’s what to know
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Scientists Discover the World’s Largest Spiderweb Hidden Inside a Toxic “Sulfur Cave” — With Over 111,000 Spiders Living in Total Darkness
In an astonishing discovery that sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, scientists have uncovered the world’s largest spiderweb — deep inside a pitch-black Sulfur Cave on the border between Greece and Albania. Inside this mysterious, sulfur-filled chamber, more than 111,000 spiders were found living together in a single colossal web — stretching across over 1,140 … [Read more...] about Scientists Discover the World’s Largest Spiderweb Hidden Inside a Toxic “Sulfur Cave” — With Over 111,000 Spiders Living in Total Darkness
The lamp that shone continuously for 120 years, surviving two world wars
In the ever-evolving world of technology, where gadgets are designed to be replaced rather than repaired, a beacon of resilience shines brightly. The Centennial Light, a bulb installed in Livermore, California, in 1901, stands as a defiant testament to the quality and longevity of early 20th-century engineering. Still burning brightly over 120 years later, this remarkable bulb … [Read more...] about The lamp that shone continuously for 120 years, surviving two world wars
The Nazca Culture Built These Incredible Aqueducts In The Peruvian Desert 1,500 Years Ago, And They Are Still In Use Today
The Cantalloc Aqueducts, which were built by the Nazca people during Peruvian history's pre-Columbian period, continue to serve their original purpose, with local farmers still relying on them to transport water to the parched region. A team of academics led by Rosa Lasaponara of the Institute of Methodologies for Environmental Analysis recently reviewed satellite pictures … [Read more...] about The Nazca Culture Built These Incredible Aqueducts In The Peruvian Desert 1,500 Years Ago, And They Are Still In Use Today