In the world of flora, there are numerous captivating and breathtaking plants, but there is one flower that has left scientists and flower enthusiasts in awe for centuries. Meet the "Agave Americana," commonly known as the century plant, and for a good reason: it takes up to 7 years to bloom! The Agave Americana, native to Mexico and the southern United States, is a … [Read more...] about The Astonishing Bloom: A Flower That Opens After 7 Years and Lasts for 7 Days
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The French Have Been Building Castle Using Medieval Techniques For 20 Years, And The Result Is Incredible
If you're interested in medieval life, you don't need a time machine to travel back in time. Guedelon Fortress in Burgundy, France, is a one-of-a-kind initiative in which volunteers and researchers are constructing an original 13th century castle using exclusively medieval techniques and materials. Michel Guyot and Maryline Martin began work on the Guedelon Castle project in … [Read more...] about The French Have Been Building Castle Using Medieval Techniques For 20 Years, And The Result Is Incredible
In Pictures: 50 Years of Wildlife Photographer of the Year
The Natural History Museum's new book, issued on Wednesday, commemorates five decades of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, which celebrates the art of wildlife photography. Started in the 1960s, the 160 prize-winning and commended photographs span 50 years of varying times, styles, and specialisms, showing some of the most famous images of wildlife on the … [Read more...] about In Pictures: 50 Years of Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Large Pheasant-Like Pigeon Rediscovered in Papua New Guinea After Being Missed for 140 Years
The first-ever pictures and videos of the black-naped pheasant-pigeon were taken during an expedition to Papua New Guinea. It's comforting to know that animals once believed to be extinct occasionally make a comeback in a world where we constantly hear about extinctions and endangered species. Consider the black-naped pheasant-pigeon, which hasn't been spotted in more … [Read more...] about Large Pheasant-Like Pigeon Rediscovered in Papua New Guinea After Being Missed for 140 Years
This Meteorite Is Billions Of Years Old And Contains The Oldest Material Found In The Solar System
In Antarctica, a massive meteorite containing the oldest material in the solar system was discovered. The 7.6kg space rock discovered in December 2022 was one of the largest meteorites ever discovered on the continent. When the dark rock was discovered perched in the snowy white ground, it stood out effortlessly. A large meteorite of this size is extremely rare. Over … [Read more...] about This Meteorite Is Billions Of Years Old And Contains The Oldest Material Found In The Solar System