Traveling through all 48 contiguous U.S. states is the ultimate road trip adventure, offering a chance to experience America’s vast landscapes, vibrant cities, and hidden gems. While it might seem like a logistical challenge, there is a way to optimize the route to minimize driving distance while still crossing every state. Here’s everything you need to know about the shortest driving route t
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Benoît Jenouvrier, is one of the country's last keepers to live full-time at his lighthouse - Cordouan lighthouse in the Gironde - when on duty Benoît Jenouvrier has been working at the Phare de Cordouane for nine years, and shares the job with five others Quentin Salinier There is only one lighthouse inhabited all year round, and that is the Phare de Cordouan, the oldest in t
Researchers at Japan’s RIKEN Centre for Emergent Matter Science have unveiled a groundbreaking biodegradable plastic that could offer a solution to the plastic pollution crisis. Unlike traditional plastics, this new material dissolves in seawater within hours and degrades in soil within days, enriching it with essential nutrients. A Sustainable Alternative to Traditional Plastics Traditional
It marks the second failure this year for Elon Musk's SpaceX Mars program... Elon Musk's SpaceX spacecraft was captured on camera exploding and falling back down to Earth in its second failed attempt this year to deploy mock satellites. Sadly, it wasn't second time lucky this year for SpaceX's Starship spacecraft which - not even 10 minutes after taking off from Starbase in Texas yesterday
All animal lovers are opposed to trophy hunting. It can be hard to believe that there are people who enjoy killing at-risk animals like lions and rhinos. This “sport” has pushed many species to the brink of extinction, but despite controversy and pushback from conservation groups this kind of hunting remains legal in many places. But sometimes the animal kingdom has its own sen
A ghostly white orca seen off the coast of Japan. | Tokuyuki Hayakawa A nature photographer in Japan has captured photos and video of a rare white orca, despite some people calling his work fake. Tokuyuki Hayakawa specializes in photographing killer whales in the waters off Rausu on the northern tip of Japan. He spends 40 to 50 days per year in the remote region, according to Studio Persol.
In the small Alaskan town of Kaktovik, a polar bear named Fat Albert has become a local celebrity. Weighing over 680kg, thanks to a regular diet of whale meat provided by locals, he's the largest polar bear in Alaska. Photographer Edward Boudreau has documented Albert's growth, capturing his journey from cub to giant. Fat Albert (Credits: Instagram Edward Boudreau) There is a famous resi
Doug Ford had warned contracts would be cancelled with those who 'encourage economic attacks' on Canada A Canadian Premier has just cancelled an eye-watering $100 million contract with Elon Musk in retaliation for the US President's tariffs. Doug Ford, the Premier of Ontario, Canada, has announced the province has shredded its contract with Musk's satellite internet company Starlink in retali
How a new method of inferring ancient population size revealed a severe bottleneck in the human population which almost wiped out the chance for humanity as we know it today. The core formula of our new inference method is shown. The image depicts a cliff painting, illustrating the An unexplained gap in the African/Eurasian fossil record may now be explained thanks to a team of resea
In a world where exploration and adventure seem to have reached almost every corner, there remains a singular challenge waiting for a brave soul to rise and conquer it. A feat so immense that it stands unconquered, yearning for someone with unwavering determination, boundless stamina, and the luxury of a year’s free time to embark on this epic journey. Unlike the guy who casually strolled