Lightning strikes can be both thrilling and terrifying to witness from the ground, but what's even more amazing is that these intense bolts of plasma can sometimes erupt in the opposite direction, zigzagging up into space in dazzling displays known as gigantic jets.Scientists led by Levi Boggs, a research scientist at the Georgia Tech Research Institute, have described the … [Read more...] about Scientists Are Investigating into Massive Energy “Jets” That Shoot into Space
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” Hero ” Dolphins Scare Off a Deadly Shark About to Attack a British Swimmer
A Brit swimmer got the shock of his life when he realised he was being pursued by a huge great white shark. Adam Walker, from Nottingham, was swimming off the coast of New Zealand back in 2014, when the predator was seen lurking in the depths below. At the time, he was told that sharks weren't around and he would be able to enjoy a fear free dip in the Cook … [Read more...] about ” Hero ” Dolphins Scare Off a Deadly Shark About to Attack a British Swimmer
Man Attempting To Burn Spider With Lighter Sparked Utah Wildfire According to Police
A Utah wildfire that erupted amid summer heat and relatively dry conditions may have been started by a man trying to burn a spider with a lighter, authorities said. The Springville Fire started about 5 p.m. Monday and consumed 60 acres of federal land east of Springville, part of the Provo metropolitan area before state fire officials declared Tuesday that it was 90 … [Read more...] about Man Attempting To Burn Spider With Lighter Sparked Utah Wildfire According to Police
The Owners Of Noah’s Ark Have Filed A Lawsuit Against Their Insurance Company Due To Heavy Rain Damage
Owners of Noah's ark attraction in Kentucky sued their insuring companies for failing to adequately cover damage to the surrounding property caused by heavy rain. The ark itself, which is a wooden ship modeled after the biblical ark, had made it through the rain, a representative for Ark Encounter, the theme park, told CNN. However, the rainfall caused a … [Read more...] about The Owners Of Noah’s Ark Have Filed A Lawsuit Against Their Insurance Company Due To Heavy Rain Damage
California Law Begins To Phase Out Single-Use Plastics To Protect Ecosystems
Plastics clog our oceans and clutter land fills. About half of our global plastic use is in single-use products such as cling film, packaging, or plastic bags. Countries around the world have begun banning these products in an effort to protect ecosystems. California has recently enacted a new, sweeping law which will dramatically cut single-use plastic production and … [Read more...] about California Law Begins To Phase Out Single-Use Plastics To Protect Ecosystems