Marine scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery in the midnight zone, a vast, mysterious part of the ocean that lies between 3,300 and 13,100 feet (1,000 to 4,000 meters) below the surface. This habitat, known for its perpetual darkness and extreme pressure, has revealed a new resident: a glowing, paddle-tailed sea slug named Bathydevius caudactylus.
In a meticulous operation carried out in September, museum staff carefully transported 26 mummies from their exhibits to the museum’s parking lot. Each mummy was placed on specially designed carts and scanned using a mobile CT scanner.
In a statement on Friday, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov clarified President Vladimir Putin's willingness to engage in dialogue with the newly elected Republican President, Donald Trump, but emphasized that this does not signal any change in Russia’s stance on Ukraine or its demands regarding the ongoing war.
Neft Daşları, also known as "Oil Rocks," is an extraordinary industrial marvel located on the Caspian Sea, roughly 60 miles off the coast of Baku, Azerbaijan. This floating city, built atop oil rigs and connected by miles of steel bridges, is one of the most unique and enigmatic places on Earth
Nestled in Germany’s picturesque Neander Valley, where Neanderthals were first discovered, stands a museum that captures the imagination of visitors eager to learn about their ancient relatives. The Neanderthal Museum, located just 15km east of Düsseldorf, has become a hub for those fascinated by human evolution.
The Japan Meteorological Agency officially reported that snow was spotted on Mount Fuji's summit on Thursday, November 7, marking the first snowfall of the season. This snowfall occurred much later than usual, and it is the latest recorded snowfall on Mount Fuji since 1894.
J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings has captivated readers for generations, whisking them away to the richly imagined world of Middle-earth. But while Tolkien’s tales unfold in a fantastical realm, the landscapes that inspired them are rooted in real-world locations. From rolling green hills to dramatic valleys, the striking settings of Tolkien’s stories and their adaptations in film and television can be traced to tangible places
The lagoon was initially noted by whaling captain Jared Poole, who was connected by family ties to Charles Melville Scammon, a renowned whaler known for exploiting gray whale breeding lagoons in the mid-19th century. Scammon led the first major whaling expedition to San Ignacio Lagoon in 1860, along with six whaling ships.
Though her name may be as Scottish as it gets, little Haggis is far from her natural home. The pygmy hippo, a species native to the forests and swamps of West Africa, specifically Liberia, is currently facing an alarming decline in population. As of the latest estimates by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), there are only around 2,500 pygmy hippos remaining in the wild, making their survival a critical concern for conservationists worldwide.
"the man who killed Pluto," Brown, a Caltech professor specializing in planetary astronomy, faced backlash for his discovery. His findings on another celestial object, named Eris, in the Kuiper Belt—an icy expanse beyond Neptune—sparked Pluto’s demotion in 2006.
Tucked away in the majestic Japanese Alps at an elevation of 1,500 meters, this seasonal resort town is renowned for its pristine natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere. Here, you won't find the usual commercial establishments; there are no fast-food chains like McDonald's or Starbucks, nor are there private homes or year-round residents.
Journeying through these subterranean realms can be both eerie and enlightening, revealing unique ecosystems and geological marvels rarely seen by human eyes. In Somerset, England, in the village of Wookey Hole, there exists an intricate network of caves that serve as a living example of the dynamic exchanges between Earth's surface and its depths.
Nestled on the South Island, Queenstown is known for its stunning landscapes, adventure sports, and a significant influx of tourists. The local community is rallying behind a bold initiative to eliminate carbon emissions completely, eschewing more manageable carbon-neutral strategies that might involve carbon credits or offsets like tree planting.
With rising ocean temperatures contributing to more frequent and intense tropical storms, understanding how hurricanes spread diseases is vital for public health preparedness.
