In the frigid waters of the Bering Strait, nestled between mainland Alaska and Siberia, lie the Diomede Islands—an intriguing duo separated by a mere three miles but connected by an extraordinary temporal paradox. Big Diomede, situated on the Russian side, and Little Diomede, on the U.S. side, coexist in a unique dance with time, thanks to their proximity to the International … [Read more...] about Tomorrow Island (Russia) and Yesterday Isle (USA) Are Just Three Miles Apart But There’s a 21-Hour Time Difference Between Them
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A Scientists Successfully Sequence the DNA of Man From the Pompeii Eruption for the First Time
Thousands of lives were changed forever in 79 CE when Mount Vesuvius erupted, burying Pompeii under 23 feet of ash and debris. Over 2,000 people died in the disaster, many of whom were trapped inside their homes. For the first time, researchers have fully sequenced the DNA of a single victim. We now have a better understanding of the people who lived in Pompeii as a result of … [Read more...] about A Scientists Successfully Sequence the DNA of Man From the Pompeii Eruption for the First Time
Frozen in time: Michigan lighthouses frozen solid by a storm turned into beautiful, giant icicles
These frozen lighthouses in Michigan could be mistaken for a scene from the disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow. The 30ft structures have turned into giant icicles because they are standing in temperatures well below freezing. The American photographer Thomas Zakowski, who is 56 years old, took these beautiful pictures on a trip to two cities in Michigan after a storm … [Read more...] about Frozen in time: Michigan lighthouses frozen solid by a storm turned into beautiful, giant icicles
Rescuer Fights Against Time To Save Bird Tangled In Live Electrical Wire
“Nobody would touch the situation — literally.” Last month, a New York resident heard an odd noise coming from their roof as dusk was falling. A small bird was entangled in the electrical cable leading to the house and was flapping frantically to get free. The owner was aware that it would be difficult to find someone who would be willing to assist the bird while … [Read more...] about Rescuer Fights Against Time To Save Bird Tangled In Live Electrical Wire
Chinese Scientists Have Cloned an Arctic Wolf For The First Time Ever
After decades of trials, a Chinese biotech company has succeeded in cloning an Arctic wolf for the first time. This is monumental in a variety of ways. To begin with, cloning even a small animal like the wolf is a significant step forward in STEM research. Second, the success of cloning an animal may indicate that other endangered animals will have a new lease on life. The … [Read more...] about Chinese Scientists Have Cloned an Arctic Wolf For The First Time Ever