For millions of years, mighty baobabs have been standing sentry on three different landmasses, posing an existential question: Who came first? The giant trees, swollen of trunk and stubby of canopy, are unmistakable. Baobabs can live for more than 1,000 years, acting as the keystone species in dry forest environments in Madagascar, a swathe of continental Africa, and … [Read more...] about Finally, an answer to a mystery surrounding these 1,000-year-old trees
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Ireland’s Mesmerizing Rainbow Ice Crystal Clouds
Ireland is known for its breathtaking landscapes, charming cities, and rich cultural heritage. But did you know that this small island nation is also home to a natural phenomenon that is truly mesmerizing? We're talking about Ireland's "rainbow" ice crystal clouds. These clouds, also known as polar stratospheric clouds or nacreous clouds, form in the stratosphere, the layer … [Read more...] about Ireland’s Mesmerizing Rainbow Ice Crystal Clouds
Lyme disease is becoming a bigger problem. Which states have the most cases?
Hiking and camping fanatics know all too well the risks of a tick bite. Ticks are tiny but carry mighty illnesses, including Lyme disease. They thrive in heavily wooded areas across the U.S., and although there's greater risk in the Northeast, the Midwest, and the Mid-Atlantic regions, cases of tick-borne diseases are reported in every state in the nation. In 2022, the … [Read more...] about Lyme disease is becoming a bigger problem. Which states have the most cases?
Sea Lion Recovers at Poolside Next to Former ‘Real World’ Star
If injured animals typically go to a zoo to recover, then Panchita, a Galapagos sea lion, is no ordinary animal. Panchita is, instead, one smart and fortunate creature with a taste for the good life. After sustaining deep cuts from being caught in an ocean net, Panchita didn't wash up on rough shores. Instead, she found herself at a hotel in the Galapagos Islands, according … [Read more...] about Sea Lion Recovers at Poolside Next to Former ‘Real World’ Star
People Want To Clean The Statue Of Liberty To Reveal Its True Color
When it was first built it wasn't green. Chemistry changed it. The Statue of Liberty, with its big torch, blue-green color and fancy hat, is one of the most recognizable landmarks on Earth. But when it was first constructed as a gift from France in 1885, the statue had not yet acquired this color, doing so later as the result of chemistry. The idea of returning it to … [Read more...] about People Want To Clean The Statue Of Liberty To Reveal Its True Color