A terrifying scene unfolded at Gordon F. Moore Park in Alton, Illinois, as a massive sinkhole suddenly swallowed the heart of a soccer field. The incident, which occurred around 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday morning, has left the local community in disbelief. Reports indicate that the sinkhole, estimated to be about 30 feet deep and 100 feet wide, was triggered by the collapse of … [Read more...] about A collapse swallows the floor of a stadium in an American state
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INSIDE OF A FISH: The Busy Life of a Striped Mackerel
The image depicts a Striped Mackerel (Rastrelliger kanagurta) with its mouth wide open. But what's happening inside? This seemingly simple act reveals a fascinating feeding strategy. Filter Feeding Frenzy The open maw isn't for a single, large prey item. Instead, the Mackerel is filter feeding. As it swims, water rushes through its mouth, carrying tiny planktonic … [Read more...] about INSIDE OF A FISH: The Busy Life of a Striped Mackerel
Ben Hicks: Capturing Nature’s Essence Through the Lens
In the tranquil waters off Boca Raton, Florida, Ben Hicks finds his muse: the delicate dance of nature captured through his lens. For over 17 years, Hicks has navigated the realm of photography, seamlessly blending fine art with commercial prowess, all while championing environmental conservation. "As a photographer," Hicks shares, "I have the privilege to unveil stories … [Read more...] about Ben Hicks: Capturing Nature’s Essence Through the Lens
The Art of Balancing Stones: A Meditative Practice
After eight hours of balancing stones on the beaches of Lake Superior yesterday, I was exhausted. Then I saw this big white rock, got re-inspired, and created one more piece, the favorite of the day. The precarious pile of pebbles caught my eye immediately. The rocks are all different shapes and sizes, and they are precariously balanced on top of each other. It is a defy … [Read more...] about The Art of Balancing Stones: A Meditative Practice
Last Tasmanian Tiger Seen in Newly Colorized 1933 Footage
A recently digitized and color-enhanced newsreel from the year 1933 has brought forth a captivating glimpse of the Tasmanian Tiger, a creature that vanished from existence in 1936. Released this week by the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA), which preserves and shares Australia’s audiovisual heritage, the one-minute video was colorized by Samuel … [Read more...] about Last Tasmanian Tiger Seen in Newly Colorized 1933 Footage





