Signal Hill: The Birthplace of Modern Communications

Overlooking the harbour of St John’s, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, is a massive piece of rock towering 140 meters above the Atlantic Ocean. The rock, known as Signal Hill

The Phenomenon of “Crown Shyness” Where Trees Avoid Touching

Crown shyness is a naturally occurring phenomenon in some tree species where the upper most branches in a forest canopy avoid touching one another.

Here is What an Ancient Cruise Was Like 2,500 Years Ago

Scientists uncovered a 2,500-year-old ship that had been preserved in sand off the Mediterranean coast near the Israeli city of Haifa.

Advanced Robotic Bat Can Fly Like the Real One

Scientists created an autonomous flying robot that mimics the flight characteristics of real bats…

The ‘Lost’ Meteorites of Antarctica

Scientists will seek out the ‘lost’ meteorites of the icy continent, which could provide clues to planetary creation.

University of Manchester scientists are preparing for the first ever UK-led meteorite hunting expedition to Antarctica.

600 Year Old Buddha Emerges From a Lake in China

A 600-year-old Buddha statue has emerged from the Hongmen Reservoir when 30 feet (10 m) of water was drained because of the nearby hydropower gate renovation. Archeologists think that this 12.5 feet (3.8 meters) tall statue could date back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).

Walking on Frozen Baikal, The Deepest and Oldest Lake on Earth

According to photographer Kristina Makeeva: “Baikal is impressive. It’s the deepest and the cleanest lake on Earth. When we were planning a trip, we didn’t even suspect it is so wonderful, majestic and fairy. We were raptured over its beauty so much, that we almost didn’t sleep all 3 days we were here.”

The Brown Dog Affair

The new Brown Dog statue, by Nicola Hicks, at Battersea Park.

In a secluded spot near the Old English Garden, in London’s Battersea Park, is a small bronze statue of a terrier. The statue was erected in 1985, but the one that it replaced

Do Walking Palm Trees Really Walk?

A recently published article on BBC’s website mentions a certain palm tree that has allegedly developed a rather unique ability unbecoming of a plant — the ability to walk.

Interview With Nikola Tesla From 1899 Reveals His Extraordinary Personality

Very interesting interview Nikola Tesla and John Smith in which he said: Everything is the Light. In one of its rays is the fate of nations, each nation has its own ray in that great light source, which we see as the Sun. And remember: no one man that existed did not die.