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Remembering Aleksander Doba, Who Kayaked Across Atlantic

Original resource from explorersweb.com The wild-bearded Polish super-kayaker Aleksander Doba died as he lived, in pursuit of adventure, passing away on the very summit of Mount Kilimanjaro at the age of 74. Doba’s wizened but muscular frame and ancient, friendly face became familiar not just to the adventure world but to mainstream audiences when he kayaked across the Atlantic in 20

‘Before And After’: 20 Devastating Images From Ukraine That Show How Quickly The War Destroys Everything

It's been a week since Russia invaded Ukraine. The first stage of war didn't go to the aggressor's plan—the Kremlin's forces were in complete disarray and made little progress. However, even though the Ukrainians are heroically defending their homeland, Russia has ramped up its assaults and continues to advance before the second round of talks between the two countries is set to take pla

Inside the “Doomsday” Vault: The Global Seed Vault Safeguarding Humanity’s Future

Nestled within the icy embrace of a remote mountain on Norway’s Svalbard archipelago lies one of humanity’s most vital resources—the Global Seed Vault. Often referred to as the “Doomsday Vault,” this subterranean facility is more than a marvel of engineering; it is humanity’s insurance policy against the loss of agricultural biodiversity, safeguarding the future of food security in th

A total lunar eclipse comes to North America tonight: Here’s everything you need to know about the ‘Blood Worm Moon’

The moon will put on quite the show tonight; we've got everything to make sure you don't miss all the total lunar eclipse action. The blood-red full Beaver Moon passes behind the Empire State Building during a total lunar eclipse on November 8, 2022. (Image credit: Gary Hershorn/Getty Images) The moon will turn red tonight for skywatchers across the U.S., but to see this total lunar ecl

March’s full “Blood Worm Moon” arrives with a lunar eclipse. Here’s when and where to see it.

Get ready for March's full "Blood Worm Moon ," a phenomenon that will make the moon appear red during a total lunar eclipse. The full moon reaches peak illumination at 2:55 a.m. ET on Friday, March 14. The total lunar eclipse will make the moon appear red on Thursday, March 13 into the following day, depending on the time zone, according to NASA. This eclipse will be visible from Earth's Wester

What time is the ‘Blood Moon’ total lunar eclipse tomorrow?

A dramatic total lunar eclipse will turn the moon blood red for millions across North America overnight on March 13-14. Here are the best times to watch the show unfold. A dramatic total lunar eclipse will turn the moon blood red for millions across North America overnight on March 13-14. (Image credit: Created in Canva by Daisy Dobrijevic) A total lunar eclipse will occur o

The World’s Oldest Bridge Is Still In Use, and You Can See It In Greece

Some of the earliest bridges in the world are thought to be four Mycenaean corbel arch structures that may be found close to the Greek villages of Mycenae and Arkadiko. At least two of them have been in use for at least 3,000 years. All of the bridges share a common design and are from the same region of Greece during the Bronze Age, connecting Mycenae, Tiryns, Tolo, and Epidaurus. The earl

The Mighty Redwoods: Discovering the World’s Tallest Trees

The world’s tallest tree, known as Hyperion, is an incredible natural wonder that stands at a height of 379.7 feet. To put that into perspective, it is taller than London’s Big Ben tower, which stands at 315 feet. This majestic tree is a coastal redwood and is located in the Redwood National Park in California. The discovery of Hyperion in 2006 was a significant event for scientists and

A Spooky ‘Blood Moon’ Is About to Appear. Here’s How to See It.

A visualization of the eclipse. (NASA's Scientific Visualization Studio/Ernie Wright/YouTube) When the moon gets spooky on Thursday night, don't panic. It's not an omen, it's just an eclipse. Earth will cast its shadow across the moon, turning its surface red as our planet, our moon, and our sun align. That's why total lunar eclipses are sometimes called the " blood moon."

These are Some of the Closest Ever Images of Saturn that Cassini Ever Captured, And They’re Incredible

NASA’s Cassini probe is plunging to its death. The nuclear-powered spacecraft has orbited Saturn for 13 years, and sent back hundreds of thousands of images. The photos include close-ups of the gaseous giant, its famous rings, and its enigmatic moons – including Titan, which has its own atmosphere, and icy Enceladus, which has a subsurface ocean that could conceivably harbour microbial life.