K2 is widely considered the planet's toughest and most dangerous mountain to climb. Towering at a staggering 8,611 meters (28,251 feet), it's the second-highest peak, a crown overshadowed by the deadliness it embodies. While Mount Everest boasts a higher number of summits, a mere 367 climbers have conquered K2 – that's dwarfed by the 568 people who have journeyed to space! This … [Read more...] about K2: The Ruthless Mountain That Claims More Lives Than Everest Sees Summits
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The Once-In-An-Eon Event That Gave Earth Plants Has Happened Again
The first-ever nitrogen-fixing organelle in a eukaryotic cell has been confirmed. In the annals of Earth's biological history, there are events so rare, so monumental, they occur only once in an eon. And now, amidst the vast expanse of time, one of these extraordinary occurrences has repeated itself. The emergence of a nitrogen-fixing organelle within a eukaryotic cell has … [Read more...] about The Once-In-An-Eon Event That Gave Earth Plants Has Happened Again
‘I can’t believe that’: Watch hundreds of baby emperor penguins jump off huge ice cliff
Nothing daunts a baby emperor penguin's determination to reach the water, not even a towering ice cliff. The remarkable courage displayed by these chicks in the face of adversity was captured in unprecedented footage as hundreds of them took a daring plunge off an Antarctic precipice in January. Award-winning British cinematographer Bertie Gregory, known for his work with … [Read more...] about ‘I can’t believe that’: Watch hundreds of baby emperor penguins jump off huge ice cliff
Photos That Don’t Look Real But Are – Thread: Cranberry Harvest by Kristina Makeeva
Have you ever scrolled through social media and stumbled upon a photo so stunning it seems like it must be Photoshopped? Welcome to the world of "reality-bending" photography, where everyday scenes are captured in a way that makes them appear fantastical. Today, we're diving into this phenomenon with a mesmerizing image by Kristina Makeeva: Cranberry Harvest. Kristina's … [Read more...] about Photos That Don’t Look Real But Are – Thread: Cranberry Harvest by Kristina Makeeva
Long COVID Leaves A Trace In Blood That Could Be Targeted With Drugs
A groundbreaking study conducted in the UK sheds light on the intricate nature of long COVID, offering hope for more targeted treatments to alleviate its debilitating effects. Long COVID, a condition encompassing a myriad of symptoms persisting after recovery from an initial COVID-19 infection, has been a subject of intense scrutiny since the onset of the pandemic. Now, the … [Read more...] about Long COVID Leaves A Trace In Blood That Could Be Targeted With Drugs