Science
August 19, 2024

Antarctica Faces 50-Degree Temperature Increase Amid Persisting Heat Wave

Since mid-July, Antarctica has experienced a near record-breaking heat wave, its second in the past two years. Despite Antarctica being in the middle of its winter, when the continent is typically the coldest and darkest, certain regions are experiencing temperatures up to 50°F above average. Eastern Antarctica, where the heat wave is hitting the hardest, has seen temperatures alarmingly rise to -22°F and even -13°F.

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Architecture
August 19, 2024

Floating Public Pool With Self-Filtering System Ensures Clean Swimming Water in NYC

Rumors of a plus-shaped public pool coming to New York's waterways have been “floating” around for quite some time, but now the prototype has finally made a splash. Almost 15 years ago, non-profit organization +POOL envisioned a self-filtering floating pool on New York’s rivers that would allow everyone to access clean, swimmable water.

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Endangered Animals
August 18, 2024

Scientists Look into Anti-aging Secrets of the Greenland Shark, Which Live for Centuries

Aging is a process all living beings seem to go through, but certainly not in the same ways. Currently, the oldest living person is 117, while the oldest living dog and cat are 24 years and 28, respectively. Some animals, like parrots and tortoises, can clock many decades, with species such as the Galapagos tortoise easily outstripping human lifetimes. But no animal has mastered longevity with the finesse of the Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus)

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Wildlife Photography
August 17, 2024

Wildlife Photographer Captures Intimate Photos of Alaska’s Grizzly Bears

Wildlife photographer Joe Moreno recently visited Lake Clark National Park in Alaska to capture the remarkable Alaska Peninsula brown bears, often referred to as “peninsular grizzlies.” These majestic creatures are among the largest brown bears in the world, yet Moreno captures intimate moments that reveal their surprisingly gentle side. Lake Clark National Park is renowned for its wild beauty.

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