Science
August 19, 2022

Spectacular Gigantic Jets of Upside-Down Lightning Are Being Studied by Scientists

You've probably seen some spectacular bolts of lightning descend from roiling thunder clouds, but did you know that these powerful electrical discharges can also be inverted? Instead of electrifying downward, there is a spectacular phenomenon in which bolts shoot upward from clouds to the lower edges of space. Known as gigantic jets, a recent occurrence in Oklahoma was fortuitously caught on camera by a citizen scientist and registered on scientific devices.

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Landscape Photography
August 19, 2022

Incredible Photos Capture the Majestic Beauty and Power of Waves

For nearly a decade, Australian photographer Ray Collins has dedicated his craft to documenting the ocean. Specializing in photographs of waves, his visuals highlight the power, elegance, and majesty of our oceans. His continued dedication to showing the artistry of waves is evident in a new series of images taken in Hawaii, Portugal, and Australia.

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Social Cause
August 18, 2022

California Will Become the First State to Offer Free School Lunch to All Students

Some say there's no such thing as a free lunch, but for kids in California public schools this is soon to be untrue—free lunch will soon be available to all students. In a huge step towards fighting food insecurity and child hunger, California is set to become the first state to offer free, nutritious school meals to all children regardless of income.

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Wildlife Photography
August 18, 2022

Split-Second Photo Captures Osprey With Symmetrical Reflection

A trip to a local nature reserve to photograph a green heron transformed into something much more for bird photographer Andy Woo. Two years ago, Woo joined a friend on a mission to photograph the heron, only to witness an incredible feat of agility by an osprey. His photo of the osprey barely grazing the water, with its reflection in perfect symmetry, has now become one of his most popular images.

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