WEIRD FACTS
24 feet tall and three feet wide, these giant spires dotted the ancient landscape. Digging up a Prototaxites fossil (University of Chicago) – By Colin Schultz SmithsonianMag.Com – From around 420 to 350 million years ago, when land plants were still the relatively …
A recent study found the simple intervention reduced bird mortality by 72 percent. Researchers found that painting one blade black was enough to encourage the birds to alter their flight path. (Photo by Julian Stratenschulte/picture alliance via Getty Images) – By Alex Fox …
An alert said malicious groups are targeting the healthcare sector with attacks designed to lock up information systems and steal data. The FBI warned that the US healthcare system is facing an ‘imminent’ cybercrime threat. Photograph: J David Ake/AP – By Guardian staff …
A long, low, mean look for the Project S1 Spyder. Ares Design View 10 Images – By Loz Blain 2020 Oct 29 – The 2020 Corvette C8 Stingray is absolutely one of the most exciting supercars on the market at the moment, largely because …
Yes, that’s a license plate on the back of the Pal-V Liberty, which this Dutch company claims is the world’s first production-model flying car. Pal-V — View 13 Images – By Loz Blain 2020 Oct 28 – Dutch company Pal-V has celebrated a milestone …
The Halloween sweet was invented in the 1880s (Robert Marien/Corbis) – By Danny Lewis SmithsonianMag.Com 2015 Oct 30 – Whether you love it or hate it, candy corn has been a Halloween favorite for more than a century. This year, candy companies like …
Exclusive: expedition discovers new source of greenhouse gas off East Siberian coast has been triggered. Researchers worry that the Laptev Sea findings may signal a new climate feedback loop has been triggered. Photograph: Markus Rex/Alfred-Wegener-Institut – By Jonathan Watts Global environment editor, @jonathanwatts …
An ICIJ investigation reveals the role of global banks in industrial-scale money laundering — and the bloodshed and suffering that flow in its wake. Journalists gathered in Hamburg for a FinCEN Files meeting. – By Fergus Shiel and Dean Starkman Image: Scilla Alecci/ICIJ 2020 …
How an Indian export became part of the fabric of American life. The classic Turkey red, sported by everyone from Rosie the Riveter to Tupac Shakur. (National Museum of American History) – By Laura Hilgers Smithsonian Magazine | Subscribe 2020 Nov – Long …
For one hour in October, the entire state of South Australia drew its energy purely from solar. gyuszko/Depositphotos – By Nick Lavars 2020 Oct 25 – Climate change, advances in technology and lower costs are driving the adoption of solar around the world, but …
