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October 4, 2025

Searchable “Eclipse Atlas” Archive Traces Solar Phenomena Through the Centuries

When was the last time you remember watching a solar or lunar eclipse? The Great North American Eclipse of April 8, 2024, was the last time this celestial event occurred, and it was visible across parts of the United States, Mexico, and Canada. A partial eclipse happened on September 21, 2025, in parts of Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands, and Antarctica.

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Architecture

October 4, 2025

This Compact Café Sits Nestled Between Bucharest’s Historic Buildings

Bucharest is home to countless historic buildings in a fascinating blend of architectural styles, but this dense urban environment leaves...

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Social Cause

October 3, 2025

Jane Fonda Relaunches McCarthy-Era Free Speech Initiative, With Support From 800 Celebs

Award-winning actor and political activist Jane Fonda has revived the Committee for the First Amendment, founded by her father, Henry...

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Birds

October 3, 2025

Wildlife Rehabilitation Staff Wear Masks So Orphaned Wild Birds Don’t Imprint on Humans

At first glance, the sight of a person in a bird mask feeding baby ravens might seem like a strange joke. In reality, it’s a thoughtful rehabilitation method. At Congress of the Birds in Rhode Island, the staff wears these masks when feeding orphaned wild birds to prevent them from imprinting on humans.

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Sculpture

October 3, 2025

Mythical Animals Made of Straw Take Over Field in Japan for 2025 Wara Art Festival

With the arrival of fall, comes the start of the harvest season.

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Photo Contest

October 3, 2025

2025 Spotlight Awards Highlight Incredible Talent in Commercial Photography

The landscape of commercial photography is vast.

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Hotels

October 3, 2025

Luxury Jackson Hole Hotel Combines American West Aesthetics With Breathtaking Nature

Jackson Hole, Wyoming, is renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and serves as a playground for outdoor enthusiasts. And for those who also have a taste for luxury, Hotel Yellowstone at Jackson Hole is an ideal destination. Making its debut in August 2024 as the first (and only)

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Cars

October 3, 2025

This Electric Two-Wheel Vehicle by BMW May Be the Future of Urban Commuting

Cities around the world continue to grow, posing challenges for commuters, such as reduced parking, rising fuel costs, and transit...

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Astronomy

October 2, 2025

Artemis II Astronauts Preparing for the Moon Say They’re “Ready for Every Scenario”

It’s been more than two years since NASA revealed the astronauts chosen for the Artemis II mission—the first crewed flight...

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News

October 2, 2025

RIP Jane Goodall: Revered Primatologist and Conservationist Dead at 91

Dr. Jane Goodall, the pioneering naturalist whose observations of chimpanzees changed how we see nature, animals, and ourselves, has died. She was 91 years old. On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, the Jane Goodall Institute announced her passing on its Instagram page. “Dr. Goodall’s discoveries as an ethologist revolutionized science,” the institute wrote, “and was a tireless advocate for the protection and restoration of our natural world.

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