In the 17th century, artists in Italy began embracing an increasingly elaborate style. Known as the Baroque movement, this shift toward an ornate, over-the-top aesthetic is evident in both the art and architecture of the time, with master of materials Gian Lorenzo Bernini at the forefront. In addition to designing St. Peter’s Basilica (one of Italy's most important monuments), … [Read more...] about A Detailed Look at Bernini’s Most Dramatically Lifelike Marble Sculpture
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‘God help her’: Dramatic video shows zookeepers escape silverback gorilla in Fort Worth
A dramatic video capturing the heart-stopping moment when two zookeepers found themselves unexpectedly face-to-face with a silverback gorilla has taken the internet by storm. Shared on TikTok, the footage showcases the tense situation at the Fort Worth Zoo in Texas. The video, recorded on Oct. 20, 2023, portrays the silverback gorilla named Elmo entering the exhibit yard … [Read more...] about ‘God help her’: Dramatic video shows zookeepers escape silverback gorilla in Fort Worth
Vampire Bats “French Kiss” With Mouthfuls Of Blood To Deepen Social Bonds
According to new research, vampire bats form social bonds by sharing freshly drained blood with unfamiliar members of their roost. In a new study published in the journal Current Biology, the behavior is described as “visually resembling a sort of French kiss.” It might sound desperately gross at first, but what this behavior actually shows is that … [Read more...] about Vampire Bats “French Kiss” With Mouthfuls Of Blood To Deepen Social Bonds
Voyager 1 Continues To Send NASA Repeating Pattern Of 1s and 0s From Interstellar Space
It's as if the spacecraft is stuck. Voyager 1 has traveled further than any human-made object, crossing the heliopause and heading into interstellar space. While doing this, it has continued to send back useful data to Earth, helping us learn about the space between stars outside of our own Solar System. All this while working with just 69.63 kilobytes of memory, and running … [Read more...] about Voyager 1 Continues To Send NASA Repeating Pattern Of 1s and 0s From Interstellar Space
Mama dog was left tied to a tree, unable to care for her puppies — sad story now has a happy ending
Too many dogs are abandoned in cruel ways, tied up and left for dead. In one recent heartbreaking case, a mother dog was left tied to a tree, while her puppies were left helplessly in a box next to her. But thankfully, their sad story now has a happy ending… According to a release from the government of the Mission Viejo, California, a 1.5-year-old Siberian husky-German … [Read more...] about Mama dog was left tied to a tree, unable to care for her puppies — sad story now has a happy ending