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NASA releases haunting 2005 image of Mars taken by Spirit rover (See photos)

In 2005, NASA’s Spirit rover captured a rare Martian sunset over Gusev crater. With a bluish glow, longer twilight, and a smaller Sun, this stunning image reveals the unique beauty and science of sunsets on Mars, unlike anything on Earth. A Sunset on Mars, 2005 On 19 May 2005, NASA’s Spirit rover captured a breathtaking sunset over Gusev crater on Mars. This rare im

1,012 bald eagles descend on Missouri refuge, shattering the record

A wildlife refuge an hour northwest of Kansas City counted a record number of bald eagles one day before New Year’s Eve, breaking a number set four years ago. The Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge, 25542 US Highway 159 in Forest City, said it observed 1,012 bald eagles on the refuge during a survey taken Dec. 30, 2025. The refuge said in a Facebook post that the previous record was 833 ba

Scientists may have discovered ‘dark oxygen’ being created without photosynthesis

Researchers scouring the lightless landscape of the Pacific Ocean floor think they've observed "dark oxygen" being created there, potentially challenging commonly held beliefs about how oxygen is produced on Earth. Until now, it was thought that oxygen was created only through photosynthesis, a process that requires sunlight. But the discovery casts doubt on that theory and raises new questions

How does an igloo work and keep you warm

Igloos keep you toasty and warm even in the worst winter conditions. But how do they do that when snow itself is naturally really cold? How does it work when, in places like Lapland, temperatures can easily drop many tens of degrees below freezing with a wind chill factor to match? Intuition suggests an igloo shouldn't work. Why don't they melt as you sit inside, freezing you like a human i

Penguins Become Prey for the Pumas of Patagonia

In Argentina, the return of pumas brought top predators back to the landscape — much to penguins’ dismay. The appetite that pumas have developed for penguins is “an extraordinary example of how flexible large carnivores can be,” one scientist said.Credit...Gonzalo Ignazi Penguins throughout the southern seas have to worry about being picked off by seals or hunte

Himalayan Monal: Monarch of the High Mountains

Dressed in royal plumage this iridescent male pheasant sports colours of the rainbow. The species lives in several protected areas of the Himalayas in India and among its neighbours Like some people, some bird species are born with a silver spoon in their mouth. The Himalayan monal (Lophophorus impejanus) is one of them. It has a royal pedigree as it belongs to the family of Phasianidae — per

Distinguishing Venomous and Non-Venomous Snakes: Your Safety Guide

Understanding the Difference Between Venomous and Non-Venomous Snakes Snakes have always captured the human imagination with their sleek, slithering forms and enigmatic behavior. While some find them fascinating, others view them with fear and suspicion. One of the most critical aspects of snake knowledge is understanding the difference between venomous and non-venomous snakes. To begin,

Auroras likely as largest sunspot in a decade turns toward Earth

The sunspot region 4366 fired off dozens of powerful solar flares in 24 hours, including the single strongest flare since 2024. Auroras are possible later this week. Sunspot region 4366 (black dots) just fired off the strongest solar flare in years (inset), making auroras likely this week. (Image credit: NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory) Update

It’s So Cold Right Now That Niagara Falls Becomes A Frozen Wonderland, And The Pictures Are Breathtaking

Niagara falls are a spectacular place to visit at any time of year, however in winter, especially seriously cold winters like North America is currently experiencing, they are truly a breathtaking sight. While the bitter temperatures have caused chaos in some areas and affected the New Year’s plans of millions, one upside to the big chill is the raw beauty of nature. Many areas of the falls h

Temperatures at north pole 20C above average and beyond ice melting point

Scientists say unusually mild temperatures linked to low-pressure system over Iceland directing strong flow of warm air towards north pole Scientists say they expect the Arctic Ocean to lose sea-ice cover in summer for the first time over the next two decades. Photograph: Jose Luis Stephens/Alamy Temperatures at the north pole soared more than 20C