Monthly Archive: June 2020
By Carly Silver Updated 2019 Dec 06 – The life of Cleopatra VII, the last Egyptian pharaoh, was infamous, but she was far more than just the lover of Roman leaders Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. Born in 69 BC, she was the daughter …
Unpalatable as it may be for those wedded to producing and eating meat, the environmental and health evidence for a plant-based diet is clear. By Damian Carrington, Environment editor, @dpcarrington 2020 Jun 19 – Whether you are concerned about your health, the …
By Rich Haridy, 2020 Jun 08 – Overall Winner. José is one of the leaders of the Achuar indigenous people in the Sharamentsa community. He defends his rainforest by generating projects in collaboration with external organizations – Pablo Albarenga, Uruguay, Photographer of the Year, …
On June 19, 1865, the decree informed the people of Texas that enslaved individuals were now free. Written in ornate cursive by a general’s aide and signed by Maj. F.W. Emery on behalf of General Granger, “General Orders No. 3” had long been …
Experiments reveal the tiny birds can see “non-spectral” colors that blend ultraviolet light with colors humans can see to create distinct hues we can’t. A male Broad-tailed Hummingbird photographed at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory in Gothic, Colorado, where researchers conducted field experiments …
By Rich Haridy – Mammal Photographer of the Year Overall Winner, “Foxhall Zafira” Mammal Society/Roger Cox – Amateur photographer Roger Cox has won the top prize in the UK Mammal Society’s annual photo contest. The extraordinary image of an urban fox staring down the …
Commended, Animals/Pets. ‘Living on the Edge’ – Pedro Jarque Krebs. By Rich Haridy, 2020 Jun 18 – Focusing on the weird and experimental, the 2020 Creative Photo Awards aims to set new trends and reward visionary artists. This year’s winners are no exception, …
The sculpture is thought to represent a ‘passerine’ – a diverse group of birds that includes the sparrows, finches and thrushes. By James Lloyd, 2020 Jun 13 – A miniature bird statue carved out of burnt bone has been unearthed by archaeologists in …
A three-dimensional lattice-like structure, printed directly onto living tissue using the new bio-ink. Ohio State University – By Ben Coxworth, 2020 Jun 16 – Although we’re hearing more about the prospect of 3D-printed replacement body parts, those parts need to be implanted via …
New research finds America’s western national parks and wilderness areas receive more than 1,000 tons of plastic rain every year. Researchers are concerned about what the presence of microplastics in protected landscapes will mean for local ecosystems. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) – …
