Alaska’s Rivers Are Turning Orange and Can Be Seen From Space
Alaska is renowned for its pristine wilderness, characterized by majestic mountains, dense forests, and an extensive network of rivers. However, this natural beauty has recently been marred by an alarming phenomenon: the transformation of some rivers into a murky, rusty orange hue. ...
5,471-Piece ‘Lord of the Rings’ Dark Tower LEGO Set Brings Mordor Into Your Home
J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings series is set in the expansive world of Middle-earth, where fantastical creatures such as elves, ogres, and dragons roam free, and heroes come in all shapes and sizes. Naturally, a high fantasy story with such all-encompassing world-building ...
World’s Largest Wildlife Crossing Allows Animals to Safely Pass over Highway in California
Los Angeles is famous for its broad, congested highways full of cars inching bumper to bumper through traffic. These legendary many-lane highways teeming with vehicles are annoying to commuters, but they’re deadly to local wildlife and can end up as roadkill. Highway 101 runs ...
This Hexagonal-Shaped Apartment Building Transforms Communal Living in Germany
Nestled in the city of Munich, Germany is an innovative architectural structure designed to transform communal living. Known as the Clusterwohnen Wabenhaus or Honeycomb House, this project by Peter Haimerl Architektur epitomizes communal harmony and efficiency through its unique hexagonal-framed ...
Sand Batteries Could Be The Next Frontier In Renewable Energy–And it’s Already Heating Homes in Finland
Sand batteries could revolutionize the renewable energy landscape by providing a sustainable and efficient method of energy storage. This innovative technology harnesses the natural properties of beach sand to store and release energy derived from intermittent sources like solar and ...
Like Its Namesake Dragonfly, Casa Libélula Floats Over a River Delta in Argentina
Like its namesake dragonfly, Casa Libélula floats gracefully over a river delta in Argentina, seamlessly blending into the vibrant ecosystem of the Delta Río Paraná. Designed by architects Barbara Berson and Horacio Sardin, this newly completed residence nestles within a willow ...
Japanese-Inspired Tiny Home Redefines Spaciousness and Light-Filled Living in Micro-Housing
Escape’s latest innovation, the eONE XL, redefines the concept of spaciousness and light-filled living in the realm of micro-housing. Building on the success of its predecessors, the One and One XL models, the eONE XL introduces a rejuvenated design that emphasizes a more expansive ...
Man Finds Meteorite After Seeing Green Light in the Sky: It was Warm and Burnt and ‘May Be From Halley’s Comet’
In an extraordinary event, Dan Charlton of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, witnessed a green light streak across the sky, followed by a soft “whoosh” sound, as a suspected meteorite plummeted near his home. The sighting occurred in the early hours, with Charlton initially mistaking ...
16-Year-Old Wins Highest Prize of $75,000 in Prestigious Science Fair for Her Work on Biomedical Implants
When most people think of school science fairs, images of baking soda volcanoes and egg drops may fill their minds. However, for the most driven STEM students, the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) provides a far greater opportunity to showcase their inventions ...