NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is making scientific advances by the light-year. It has now turned its superb lenses towards the Cartwheel Galaxy, a strange and beautiful element of our universe, from its lofty perch in space. NASA's images reveal strangely shaped rings of stars and supernovas that were previously obscured by floating clouds of dust. The telescope's unique … [Read more...] about The James Webb Space Telescope captured a spectacular ‘Cartwheel Galaxy’
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In Scotland, 14 million Trees Have Been Cut Down to Make Way for Wind Farms
21 wind farms have been constructed on forestry land Almost 14 million trees have been felled in Scotland to make way for wind turbines. The Scottish Government expects to generate 100% of its electricity from renewable sources this year, but there are concerns about striking a balance between green energy and forest preservation. According to new data from Forestry … [Read more...] about In Scotland, 14 million Trees Have Been Cut Down to Make Way for Wind Farms
This Is Not A Large Carpet, But It Is The World’s Largest Mosaic, Unearthed In Turkey
Today, the Antakya Museum Hotel in Turkey is of great archaeological significance. Workers discovered a 2,000-year-old mosaic that spans over 9,000 square feet (850 square meters) during construction! It is the world's largest mosaic piece, and it is truly breathtaking.Image credit: The Museum Hotel AntakyaThe massive mosaic, which was recently opened to the public as part of … [Read more...] about This Is Not A Large Carpet, But It Is The World’s Largest Mosaic, Unearthed In Turkey
Photos And a Timelapse of The Record-Breaking ‘Sail Amsterdam’ Event Will Make You Want to Attend This Year’s Event
SAIL Amsterdam is one of Amsterdam's most popular attractions, with scores of tall ships and hundreds of other historical ships gathering along the IJ River for an amazing parade. The event is held every five years, usually between August 19 and August 23, and the ships participate in various activities such as sailor choirs and re-enactments of naval battles. Aside from the … [Read more...] about Photos And a Timelapse of The Record-Breaking ‘Sail Amsterdam’ Event Will Make You Want to Attend This Year’s Event
Scientists Have Brought 28,000-Year-Old Woolly Mammoth Cells Back to Life
In 2011, a young woolly mammoth was excavated from Siberian permafrost. With the species having been extinct for about 4,000 years, finding such a relatively intact specimen was significant, particularly since it was 28,000 years old. Scientists have been eager to learn whether the uncovered mammoth's biological materials are still viable millennia later. Now, researchers at … [Read more...] about Scientists Have Brought 28,000-Year-Old Woolly Mammoth Cells Back to Life