AvatarGrant BremnerFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo3 days agoRecord-Breaking Footage Captures Hundreds Of Baby Penguins Diving From 50-Foot Cliffboredpanda.com - Binitha Jacob, Donata LeskauskaiteNearly 700 emperor penguin chicks were filmed taking their first plunge into frigid waters from a daunting 50-foot ice cliff. The breathtaking dive …
AvatarGrant BremnerFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoThe Eclipse Produced Some Incredible Photography—These Are The Best Picsboredpanda.com - Andréa Oldereide, Donata LeskauskaiteA total solar eclipse swept across North America from Mexico on Monday (April 8). The moon completely covered the sun, darkening the sky and …
AvatarGrant BremnerFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoScientists discover 'hidden structures' buried deep beneath the dark side of the moonthebrighterside.news - Joseph ShavitThe moon, our closest celestial neighbor, has held humanity's attention and spurred our imaginations since the dawn of time. A consistent muse in …
AvatarGrant BremnerAvatarAvatarMelting Polar Ice Sheets Are Slowing Earth's Rotation. That Could Change How We Keep TimeSmithsonian Magazine - Will SullivanFrom time to time, we have to tweak our clocks to keep pace with slight variations in the rate of Earth’s rotation. New research finds that melting …
AvatarGrant BremnerAvatarAvatarHow Rapa Nui Lost a Tree, Only to Have It Sprout Up ElsewhereSmithsonian Magazine - Daniel LewisThe tree that goes by toromiro has been a fragile expat for more than a half-century. Little Sophora toromiro, is far from home, no longer present on …
AvatarGrant BremnerFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoLunar eclipse 2024 tonight: Here's when to see the full Moon spectaclesciencefocus.com - Holly SpannerIf you're lucky, also spot a comet at the same time. Get ready: a spectacular lunar eclipse will occur on Monday 25 March 2024, where Earth aligns …
AvatarGrant BremnerFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo‘Mind-blowing’ new orchid species found in Madagascar forest canopymongabay.com - LizkimbroughScientists from Madagascar, the U.S. and Europe have described a new orchid species found up in the forest canopies of central Madagascar. The …
AvatarGrant BremnerStoryboardA chimp saw the sky for the first time in 28 years; see his touching reactionAvatarCurated byOutdoors.comThe video captures the moment her face turns towards the sky. She makes an unforgettable expression—one of pure joy. Plus, more heartwarming videos for you.
AvatarGrant BremnerAvatarAvatarLosing hippos could throw entire ecosystems out of balance. Here's how we can still save themverified_publisherSalon - By Assaf LevyThe hippopotamus, often simply referred to as a hippo, is a creature that fascinates and delights those who are fortunate enough to witness it in its natural habitat. These semi-aquatic mammals, known for their massive bodies, wide-open mouths and almost serene existence in the waters of …
AvatarGrant BremnerAvatarAvatarShells From Captain Cook's Final Voyage Were Rescued From a DumpsterSmithsonian Magazine - Sonja AndersonIn the 1980s, a trove of rare shells—some of which had been collected on a famed 18th-century voyager’s doomed final expedition—was tossed in a …
AvatarGrant BremnerFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoEverest-sized ‘Devil comet’ tonight: How to see the once-in-a-lifetime 2024 eventsciencefocus.com - Tom HowarthThe 'unused building block of the Solar System' is hurtling towards the Sun, leaving behind a trail of dust and gas. If you’re lucky, you might just …
AvatarGrant BremnerAvatarAvatarThe World’s Largest Dark Sky Sanctuary Is Right Here in the United StatesAFAR Media - Bailey BergThe designation is given to destinations with exceptional night sky visibility, allowing for incredible views of the stars and other astronomical …