Architecture
March 15, 2024

Over 7,000 Steel Panels Line Façade of Europe’s Largest Solar Power Plant in Turkish Desert

Nestled in Turkey's only desert region, a striking piece of architecture complements the 3.2 million solar panels that fill the area. The Central Control Building is a centerpiece for Kalyon Energy's 1,350 MWp solar power plant, which has the capacity to be the largest solar energy power plant in Europe. Designed by Bilgin Architects, the building's façade is lined with 7,200 stainless steel panels to help it blend into the desert environment.

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Science
March 15, 2024

Crustacean Fossil of Previously Unknown Species of Giant Crab Found in New Zealand

A New Zealand man named Karl Raubenheimer was walking on a beach one day near his home in Taranaki when he spotted something unique. As an amateur fossil hunter, he was drawn to what looked like a giant claw poking out from a rock. After lightly tapping it, he discovered this presumed rock was actually an enormous male crab, perfectly preserved, with an 8-inch pincer.

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Archeology
March 14, 2024

Amateur Paleontologist Discovers 70-Million-Year-Old Fossil While Walking His Dog

Amateur paleontologist Damien Boschetto could never have suspected the surprise that awaited him when he ventured out on a walk with his dog Muffin two years ago. They'd set off to examine a recently crumbled cliff, and, to Boschetto's surprise, when they arrived, he saw a bone sticking out of the ground. But this wasn't any ordinary bone—it was a dinosaur bone.

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