"For anyone wondering what happened to the dinosaurs, here's a baby blue heron." This humorous (and slightly misleading) statement captures the misconception that birds directly evolved from large, monstrous dinosaurs. While there's a connection, the reality is a bit more nuanced. Dinosaurs Didn't Exactly Disappear... While the reign of the giant, earth-shaking … [Read more...] about The Curious Case of the Missing Dinosaurs: A Bird’s-Eye View
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A View of the Mountain Pass Called the Notch of the White Mountains (Crawford Notch), 1839
Crawford Notch in New Hampshire has long captivated artists and photographers alike. An 1839 painting by Thomas Cole titled “A View of the Mountain Pass Called the Notch of the White Mountains (Crawford Notch)” contrasts vividly with a 2018 photo of the same scene. Thomas Cole, a Romantic landscape painter, emigrated from England at the age of 17. He became a pivotal … [Read more...] about A View of the Mountain Pass Called the Notch of the White Mountains (Crawford Notch), 1839
NASA Wants To Use The Sun As A Giant Telescope To View The Surface Of Alien Planets
As sci-fi as it sounds, the project has already reached phase III at NASA's Institute for Advanced Concepts program. In 1936, Albert Einstein published what he described as a "little calculation," showing how the Sun could one day be used as a gigantic telescope. Incredible as it may sound, the concept is not so far out of our reach, and one idea for how to practically … [Read more...] about NASA Wants To Use The Sun As A Giant Telescope To View The Surface Of Alien Planets
A Different View of the Pyramids: A Modern City Juxtaposed Against Ancient History
The pyramids of Giza are one of the most famous landmarks in the world. They are a symbol of ancient Egypt, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. They are also one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world. This photo offers a unique perspective of the pyramids. In the foreground, you can see a modern city with high-rise buildings. This juxtaposition of the ancient … [Read more...] about A Different View of the Pyramids: A Modern City Juxtaposed Against Ancient History
NASA Publishes Breathtaking Satellite View of Blooming Wildflowers Painting Parts of California Orange
The satellites of NASA captured the spectacular phenomenon of the superbloom – which happens approximately once in every ten years – in Antelope Valley, California. Antelope Valley is located near the western tip of the Mojave Desert, just a few miles away from NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center. The pictures were taken by the Landsat 8 satellite when the blooming was … [Read more...] about NASA Publishes Breathtaking Satellite View of Blooming Wildflowers Painting Parts of California Orange