Mountain hikes are invigorating. Crisp air and clear views can refresh the soul, but thin air presents an additional challenge for high-altitude birds. "All else being equal, bird wings produce less lift in low density air," says Jonathan Rader from the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill, U.S., making it more difficult to remain aloft.

How large turkey vultures remain aloft in thin air

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

House Digest

If you want to attract hummingbirds to your yard, plant these perennials. Learn which perennial flowers attract hummingbirds and where to plant them.

11 Perennial Plants That Will Fill Your Yard With Hummingbirds

Binary asteroids hold a wealth of secrets about the cosmos, and studying these celestial wanderers has always fascinated scientists and explorers alike. One such daring mission, NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART), sought to uncover these mysteries by crashing a spacecraft into the asteroid moonlet Dimorphos in 2022. This...

New DART spacecraft images reveal more about near-Earth binary asteroids

A-Z-Animals

It’s a well-known fact that most birds can fly. Some birds fly to catch prey, while others fly to escape predators. Regardless, the ability to fly is one of the defining features of most birds. However, there exists a subset of birds that lack this ability. There exist a handful of birds that can’t fly […]

10 Birds That Can’t Fly

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

I have mixed feelings about ranking different bird species. One of my ornithologist friends appears to be happy counting House Sparrows and Eurasian Collared Doves for his lists; he also claims that the eBird name stands for “e(very)Bird counts”. I doubt that is really where the name came from, but hey, the sentiment sounds so darned noble. So I kind of feel that I should not talk about which birds are best. And yet, I just can’t help myself.

A Few Good Birds

If you want to attract more birds to your yard, fruit trees can be a great way to lure them in. Find out one fast-growing tropical option that birds love.

This Fast-Growing Fruit Tree May Be The Key To Attracting More Birds To Your Yard

The US Sun

A DECEPTIVE photograph of a woodland scene has played tricks on the eyes of many puzzlers. Can you spot the elusive giraffe hiding in the scenic snap? The image itself is filled with stark contrast, with stray twigs mixed in with sturdy thick branches, making it easy for the long-necked creature to blend in. As your […]

Everyone sees the tree trunks and dry brush – you have 20/20 vision & high IQ if you spot hidden giraffe in 20 seconds

When we see deer, they are often grazing for vegetation in meadows and forests. You’ve also probably been told that they only eat plant matter, like grasses and leaves. But surprisingly, deer are not strict herbivores. It may be safe to say that they primarily eat plants. However, researchers have been baffled more than once […]

No, Deer Are Not Strict Herbivores. They Eat Birds

Hawaii State

Hawaii has a rich biodiversity of flora and fauna. Despite that, you won’t find any hummingbirds among the over 300 bird species who call these islands home. Given Hawaii’s abundance of lush tropical landscapes that hummingbirds seem to thrive in, this absence may seem odd at first. So, why are hummingbirds missing from Hawaii’s bird […]

No Hummingbirds in Hawaii? Discover Why the State Has Banned These Birds

Prepare for a remarkable celestial event this weekend, offering a unique opportunity for residents across the U.S. and Canada to witness a breathtaking aurora display from the sun during peak hours. As sunlight interacts with Earth’s atmosphere, you will observe vibrant colors and intricate patterns from the Northern Lights that...

‘Cannibal’ solar eruption will bring auroras to the U.S. this weekend

GreenMatters

If you have a thriving community vegetable garden in an urban or metropolitan space, you can expect geese to flock to your veggie haven for a tasty treat. A goose's strong beak, capable of breaking down materials, compensates for a goose's lack of teeth, giving rise to the question: what exactly can geese consume in the wild?If you spot a silly goose in your backyard, strutting about on an animal sanctuary farm or near a body of water, pay attention to the goose's natural behaviors as it looks for food. Without human interference, a goose's diet is an interestingarray of...

A Look at What Geese Eat, Whether Domesticated or in the Wild

New York City, NY

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Florida State

Akeena

If you’re following the business world, you might have noticed some tough news coming from Florida’s trucking industry. Recently, three trucking firms from the Sunshine State have opted for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as they navigate ongoing struggles. So, what’s going on? Let’s take a closer look.

Florida Trucking Companies File for Chapter 11 Amid Industry Challenges

Many of us love having hummingbirds in our yard, but some people have been adding this well-known liquid to their feeders even though it could make birds sick.

Steer Clear From Offering This Liquid For Hummingbirds To Drink

Unpredictable as they may seem, the forces of nature never cease to surprise us. Yet, the fact remains that the better we understand these forces, the better we can anticipate their impact. The latest in the mysterious saga of natural occurrences is the rising earth beneath the Antarctica Ice Sheet, a phenomenon taking precedence in our fight against future sea level rise.

Antarctica's land is lifting, and it may reduce sea level rise

Colorado State

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Aurora, CO

David Heitz

The Aurora Police Department released a statement on Tuesday on social media to clear up misinformation about an incident involving thousands of migrants. “Misinformation has spread on social media regarding the large gathering on Sunday at Gardens on Havana shopping center,” Aurora PD posted on X. “We recognize that Sunday’s incident was disconcerting and alarming for a large number of our residents and citizens. The purpose of this message is to provide the community with accurate information based on what we know right now.”

Law-abiding Venezuelans watch election results in Aurora, leave behind mess

Birds may flock together, but it turns out great white sharks don’t do the same. A group of international scientists have delved into a world-first genome analysis of global great white shark populations. Their findings expose a surprising truth: great white sharks separated into three distinct population groups up...

Great white sharks separated into three distinct groups that don't intermingle

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How vultures fly faster in thin air at high altitudes

Mountain hikes serve as a rejuvenating escape from the mundane – the clear views and crisp air acting as a tonic for the soul. But when...

How vultures fly faster in thin air at high altitudes

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