Rare leopard captured in northern Iraq
An endangered leopard captured in Iraq's mountainous north had its hind leg amputated on Friday following a trap-inflicted wound, an AFP photographer said......»»
The iPad Pro M4 has a rare discount at Best Buy
The iPad Pro M4 has a decent markdown at Best Buy today! Save $50 when you purchase the 256GB OLED version of the Apple tablet......»»
How to view the Northern Lights in the U.S. this weekend
The Northern Lights, or aurora borealis, will be visible this weekend in the U.S. Here's how to get the best view. The Northern Lights are set to make another appearance over the next few days, bathing the sky over the U.S.-Canadian border in a.....»»
NYT Connections today: Hints and answers for October 4
Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle. Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about fin.....»»
Rare Macintosh prototype with proprietary Apple drive set for record-breaking sale
An extremely rare early prototype of the first Macintosh is coming up for auction later this month. Here’s what makes it so special. more….....»»
Five-mile asteroid impact crater below Atlantic captured in "exquisite" detail by seismic data
New images of an asteroid impact crater buried deep below the floor of the Atlantic Ocean have been published today by researchers at Heriot-Watt University......»»
South America treated to rare "ring of fire" eclipse
Skygazers on the tip of South America were treated Wednesday to a spectacular "ring of fire" solar eclipse that was visible from Chile's Easter Island before heading to mainland Patagonia......»»
Geological surveys shed light on the formation mystery of Uruguay"s amethyst geodes
Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz that has been used as a gemstone for many centuries and is a key economic resource in northern Uruguay. Geodes are hollow rock formations often with quartz crystals, such as amethyst, inside......»»
Early foster care gave poor women power, 17th-century records reveal
A rare collection of 300-year-old petitions gives voice to the forgotten women who cared for England's most vulnerable children while battling their local authorities......»»
Why are so many historically rare storms hitting the Carolinas?
Hurricane Helene caused deadly and destructive flooding when it swept through the Southeast on Sept. 26–29, 2024. Across a broad swath of western North Carolina, where the worst flooding occurred, the amount of rainfall exceeded levels that would b.....»»
Study traces wild cat eye color diversity to ancient ancestor
Fans of Clementine, the cat who recently captivated TikTok with her rare eye color, should take note. The piercing golden gaze of cheetahs, the striking blue stare of snow leopards, and the luminous green glare of leopards are all traits that can be.....»»
Monkey fossils found in cave shed light on the animals" extinction centuries ago
By studying rare fossils of jaws and other skull parts of a long-extinct Caribbean monkey, a team of researchers that includes a Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine professor says it has uncovered new evidence documenting the anatomy and ecol.....»»
Fires taking Amazon closer to "point of no return": Expert
A year ago, Carlos Nobre, one of Brazil's top climate scientists, was a rare voice of optimism about the future of the planet......»»
New insights into exotic nuclei creation using Langevin equation model
Researchers have introduced a model based on the Langevin equation that offers new insights into the formation of exotic nuclei. This development could enhance the ability to produce rare isotopes that are valuable for various applications in science.....»»
What JD Vance did in Iraq, as told by the friend who served with him
What JD Vance did in Iraq, as told by the friend who served with him.....»»
A new immersive cinema is helping firefighters to better prepare for megafires
As summer approaches, the threat of bushfires looms. Earlier this month, an out-of-control blaze in Sydney's northern beaches burnt more than 100 hectares of bushland, threatening nearby homes......»»
A rare condor hatched and raised by foster parents in captivity now gets to live wild
By all accounts, Milagra the "miracle" California condor shouldn't be alive today......»»
A rare condor hatched and raised by foster parents in captivity will soon get to live wild
By all accounts, Milagra the "miracle" California condor shouldn't be alive today......»»
Seal species carries "genetic scars" after being hunted to the edge of extinction, new research reveals
Northern Elephant seals have staged a remarkable comeback after narrowly escaping extinction by hunting, but new research reveals lasting genetic effects in the present population......»»
NASA confirms space station cracking a “highest” risk and consequence problem
NASA and Roscosmos have not agreed on the point at which the leak rate is untenable. Enlarge / A high-resolution commercial Earth-imaging satellite owned by Maxar captured this view of the International Space Station on June 7 wi.....»»
Study suggests moon may have been captured from space rather than formed from collision particles
Over six missions to the moon, from 1969 to 1972, Apollo astronauts collected more than 800 pounds of lunar rock and soil. Chemical and isotopic analysis of that material showed that it was similar to the rock and soil on Earth: calcium-rich, basalti.....»»