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High tension wires are essential to bring electricity to different places. This is how they are kept safe.
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Two Views of a High-Altitude Flight for Ingenuity Mars Helicopter
As NASA’s Ingenuity Helicopter made its 59th flight on Mars – achieving its second highest altitude while taking pictures of this flight – the Perseverance Mars rover was watching. See two perspectives of this 142-second flight that reached an altitude of 66 feet (20 meters). This flight took place on Sept.16, 2023.
As NASA’s Ingenuity Helicopter made its 59th flight on Mars – achieving its second highest altitude while taking pictures of this flight – the Perseverance Mars rover was watching. See two perspectives of this 142-second flight that reached an altitude of 66 feet (20 meters). This flight took place on Sept.16, 2023.
Owls have the widest neck rotation range among animals. This remarkable feature stems from the unique articulation of their spine with the skull. Unlike mammals, which typically have two occipital condyles (spherical ends of a bone that fit into a cavity in another bone to form a joint), owls possess only one.
Additionally, birds have a long, flexible neck containing anywhere from 11 to 23 movable vertebrae. An owl's head can swivel approximately 270 degrees in each direction, allowing for a total rotational range of one and a half full turns. This extraordinary neck flexibility is not just a peculiar trait; it's a critical adaptation that allows owls to have a nearly unobstructed view of their surroundings, an essential asset for a predator that hunts primarily at night.
Additionally, birds have a long, flexible neck containing anywhere from 11 to 23 movable vertebrae. An owl's head can swivel approximately 270 degrees in each direction, allowing for a total rotational range of one and a half full turns. This extraordinary neck flexibility is not just a peculiar trait; it's a critical adaptation that allows owls to have a nearly unobstructed view of their surroundings, an essential asset for a predator that hunts primarily at night.
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🦎 Aquatic Anoles: Nature’s Divers! 🦎
Did you know that the aquatic anole (Anolis aquaticus) can breathe underwater using a natural “scuba tank”? These amazing lizards can stay submerged for up to 16 minutes! They achieve this by storing air in a special skin pouch on their head and throat.
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Did you know that the aquatic anole (Anolis aquaticus) can breathe underwater using a natural “scuba tank”? These amazing lizards can stay submerged for up to 16 minutes! They achieve this by storing air in a special skin pouch on their head and throat.
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The Spooky Devil’s Fingers Fungus!
It might look like a monstrous hand emerging from the ground, but don’t be scared—it’s just a fungus! Known scientifically as Anthurus archeri, this fascinating fungus is commonly called “Devil’s Fingers.”
First discovered in Tasmania in the 19th century, its spores eventually spread to Australia. By the early 20th century, it had made its way to Europe, being spotted in France and Poland.
Devil’s Fingers prefer coniferous forests and meadows. Despite its eerie appearance, it’s its foul odor that attracts insects for spore dispersal.
Discover more intriguing and spooky fungi with us! 🌲🔍
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It might look like a monstrous hand emerging from the ground, but don’t be scared—it’s just a fungus! Known scientifically as Anthurus archeri, this fascinating fungus is commonly called “Devil’s Fingers.”
First discovered in Tasmania in the 19th century, its spores eventually spread to Australia. By the early 20th century, it had made its way to Europe, being spotted in France and Poland.
Devil’s Fingers prefer coniferous forests and meadows. Despite its eerie appearance, it’s its foul odor that attracts insects for spore dispersal.
Discover more intriguing and spooky fungi with us! 🌲🔍
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Chinese Falcon 9 Analog Test Failure
During a recent test, the first stage of China’s Tianlong-3 rocket detached from the launch platform due to a structural failure and crashed in the central Chinese mountains. Fortunately, there were no casualties, according to Tianbing Technology. The two-stage Tianlong-3, powered by kerosene and liquid oxygen, is intended to become reusable, similar to SpaceX’s Falcon 9.
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During a recent test, the first stage of China’s Tianlong-3 rocket detached from the launch platform due to a structural failure and crashed in the central Chinese mountains. Fortunately, there were no casualties, according to Tianbing Technology. The two-stage Tianlong-3, powered by kerosene and liquid oxygen, is intended to become reusable, similar to SpaceX’s Falcon 9.
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A Celebration 2,500 Light-Years from Earth
NASA has unveiled a stunning new image of the “Christmas Tree Cluster,” a group of young stars captured using data from the Chandra X-ray Observatory and an astrophotographer based in Arizona.
The cluster earned its festive name due to its appearance: cone-shaped clouds resemble the branches of an evergreen tree, while the stars—over a thousand times younger than our Sun—shine like holiday ornaments.
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NASA has unveiled a stunning new image of the “Christmas Tree Cluster,” a group of young stars captured using data from the Chandra X-ray Observatory and an astrophotographer based in Arizona.
The cluster earned its festive name due to its appearance: cone-shaped clouds resemble the branches of an evergreen tree, while the stars—over a thousand times younger than our Sun—shine like holiday ornaments.
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