The meteorite that thousands of people witnessed fall over Winchcombe, Gloucestershire in 2021 contains organic compounds that may help explain the origins of life and may represent a new meteorite class. The discovery of amino acids - organic compounds essential for life on Earth - confirmed the significance of the UK's first meteorite in 30 years, collected after being … [Read more...] about A Meteorite That Fell To Earth In The United Kingdom Contains The Building Blocks For Life
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Bioluminescent beauties: Australian creatures that glow
Whether for defence or to lure prey, the bioluminescence of these Australian animals is one of nature’s most beautiful scenes. LIFE IN AUSTRALIA HAS adapted to our harsh climate in remarkable ways, but it’s those that use bioluminescence to lure prey, communicate and ward off predators, that have captured our attention. Australia and New Zealand are the only places in the … [Read more...] about Bioluminescent beauties: Australian creatures that glow
A Mysterious Black Hole Has Been Discovered That Is Directly Pointed At Earth And Is Shooting Light At Us
Scientists have determined that a burst of visible light that was directed at Earth directly came from a black hole. No, this is not a scene from a science fiction movie. It was a thrilling finding since it was the first time that a black hole had used light, and it came from an area of space where no light had ever been seen before. These results have been published in … [Read more...] about A Mysterious Black Hole Has Been Discovered That Is Directly Pointed At Earth And Is Shooting Light At Us
Meet Pisco, The Cute Cat That Resembles Puss in Boots.
Despite your best efforts, Pisco will always be cuter than you. With his giant eyes and ginger-tinged fur, the golden British shorthair resembles Puss in Boots from Shrek 2, especially when he makes the iconic "please give me treats" expression. And he really nailed that expression. You can see Pisco's propensity for posing by visiting his Instagram account, where he … [Read more...] about Meet Pisco, The Cute Cat That Resembles Puss in Boots.
This Is An Old Cedar Tree About 800 Years Old That Stands At The East Foot of Mt. Daimonji, Oki Islands, Japan
This is an old cedar tree about 800 years old that stands at the east foot of Mt. Daimanji, Oki Islands, Japan. This tree has a height of 30 m, a circumference of 16 m at the roots and branches out in 15 places from the middle of the trunk. You will find 24 giant stalactite-shaped breast roots about 10 m above ground. The longest of these has reached 2.6 m in length. The … [Read more...] about This Is An Old Cedar Tree About 800 Years Old That Stands At The East Foot of Mt. Daimonji, Oki Islands, Japan