Astronomy
February 5, 2019

Western Cuba Got Showered by Meteorites in Broad Daylight

Residents of Viñales, a town in western Cuba, were in for a surprise on the afternoon of February 1, when a large plume of smoke appeared in the sky, followed by a loud boom. By all accounts, a meteorite had struck, causing an explosion and flashes of light. Sightings were also reported in the Florida Keys, as the large meteor hurtled toward earth. Luckily, there were no injuries.

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Video
February 4, 2019

Researcher Captures Rare Footage of Humpback Whale Calf Minutes After Birth

Researchers are beginning to use drones to help them track and document animal behavior, and recently one scientist in Hawaii got the footage of a lifetime thanks to this technology. Lars Bejder, director of the University of Hawaii Marine Mammal Research Program (MMRP), was taking drone footage of humpback whales off the coast of Maui when he got an interesting call. A local tour operator had spotted something unusual in the water and asked Bejder to check on it.

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Art History
February 3, 2019

History of the Musée d’Orsay: From Parisian Train Station to World-Class Art Museum

For centuries, Paris has served as a quintessential creative hub. Attracting Bohemians and bon vivants alike, its thriving art scene is typified by a host of museums, including the famed Musée d'Orsay. With an emphasis on French art from the mid-19th to the early 20th century, the Musée d'Orsay features some of the world's most studied and celebrated masterpieces.

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