In the vast cosmos, stars come and go, living out their lives and eventually fading away. However, some stars have left astronomers puzzled by their sudden disappearance. While stars typically have dramatic ends, like going supernova or collapsing into black holes, these vanishing acts seem to defy conventional celestial expectations. The mystery of disappearing stars has … [Read more...] about Hundreds Of Stars Have Vanished Without A Trace. Where Did They Go?
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Namibia: Where Sand Dunes, Wildlife, and Himba Culture Unite
Traveling around Namibian desert and wild savannas, photographer Konsta Punkka captured the life of Himba people and the beautiful wildlife around the country. This is where the sand dunes meet a dry lake bed. Namibia is a country in southwestern Africa known for its diverse landscapes, including the Namib Desert, one of the oldest and driest deserts in the world. The … [Read more...] about Namibia: Where Sand Dunes, Wildlife, and Himba Culture Unite
Where Does Oil Come From? Spoiler: It’s Not Dinosaurs
There's a common misconception that when you fill up your vehicle at a gas station, you're essentially fueling it with the remnants of ancient dinosaurs. While this idea has become quite pervasive, it's time to set the record straight – oil is not the product of decomposed dinosaurs. Geologist Reidar Müller from the University of Oslo clarifies the origins of oil: "For … [Read more...] about Where Does Oil Come From? Spoiler: It’s Not Dinosaurs
Where Do Birds Go When It Rains?
When the rain comes pouring down, we humans have an array of options to keep ourselves dry and comfortable. But what about birds? Where do they go when it rains? Do they brave the storm or hide away until the skies clear? The answer, as it turns out, is a little of both. Birds are equipped with waterproof feathers that allow them to repel light rain with ease. They pick up … [Read more...] about Where Do Birds Go When It Rains?
There’s An Island Completely Untouched By Modern Society Where Tribe Will Kill Anyone Who Comes Near
For many of us, not having signal on the tube between Queen’s Park and Paddington feels as though we’ve been thrust back into the dark ages, so it’ll probably make you break out in a sweat to hear that there’s one island on planet earth that remains untouched by modern society to this day. The isolated North Sentinel Island in the Bay of Bengal … [Read more...] about There’s An Island Completely Untouched By Modern Society Where Tribe Will Kill Anyone Who Comes Near