Thousands of people are tuning into a livestream from Friends of Big Bear Valley showing two bald eagles named Jackie and Shadow work to keep their eggs warm. A video shows two eagle parents taking turns covering their eggs at their nest during a major winter storm in Southern California. The bald eagle duo —…
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Around the globe, there are captivating natural formations that pique our interest and ignite our imaginations. One such phenomenon is the appearance of enormous rocks and boulders that mimic the shapes of animals or humans. These unusual geological features have captivated experts and enthusiasts alike, giving rise to a range of theories about how they…
Diplomats accuse European Commission president of overreach amid a furor over her trip to Israel. “She has increasingly been behaving like a queen,” said one EU diplomat | Ludovic Marin/AFP via Getty Images BRUSSELS — For many of her international allies, Ursula von der Leyen is Mrs. Europe — a truly presidential figure who steered the…
A cat left in a carrier started acting like a little “businessman” and became his true self when someone stepped up to help him. Earlier this year, a black-and-white cat was found in a carrier at a hockey game. No one came to claim him as he huddled quietly inside. A local veterinarian was at…
The universe is a vast and awe-inspiring expanse, and humans have spent centuries trying to understand it from our unique perspective. But what if there are other intelligent beings out there, aliens, who perceive the cosmos in a completely different way? In this blog post, we will embark on a journey of imagination to explore…
Nestled among the branches, hidden in plain sight, a modern marvel awaits—tree-mounted electrical outlets. These inconspicuous power sources are revolutionizing outdoor spaces, bringing convenience and functionality to our natural surroundings. With their ingenious design and eco-friendly features, tree-mounted electrical outlets are transforming the way we interact with nature while ensuring a harmonious coexistence between technology…
In a few weeks, Florida and Arizona are set to join most states in the southern U.S. in banning abortion. It’s a significant shake up to the abortion legal landscape, and data shared exclusively with NPR maps and quantifies what the changes will mean for millions of Americans. On Tuesday, the Arizona Supreme Court cleared…
Dotted around the northern regions of California are a handful of the oldest redwoods and giant sequoias in the world, reaching up to the skies like something out of Tolkien’s universe. These colossal trees can grow to be over 300ft high and 3,000 years old. Over time, their trunks have become wide enough for enterprising…
The search for extraterrestrial life has traditionally been rooted in our understanding of carbon-based life forms, similar to those found on Earth. However, the vastness of the universe and the diversity of its environments raise the possibility that life may exist in forms that differ fundamentally from what we know. In this blog post, we…