If you love nature and nature documentaries you could hardly miss British broadcaster and biologist Sir David Attenborough. His highly informative documentaries with BBC have sparked interest among many over the years. In 1952 Sir David completed a training program at the British Broadcasting Corpo
Mount Roraima, is the highest tabletop mountain in the Pacaraima chain in South America. It is located at the junction of Brazil, Guyana, and Venezuela. The highest point of Mount Roraima 2,810 m (9,220 ft) located in Venezuela. Leaching caused by intense rainfall has shaped the peculiar topography
On March 9, 1890, the young surveyor William Quill used only basic climbing equipment, to scale the side of the ‘great Sutherland waterfall’. This waterfall cascades down for 580 m near Milford Sound. After nearly 3 1/2 hours of tough climb, he had his reward. Standing at the summit of one of the hi
What is the remotest island on Earth? You might come up with several answers, like St Helena for example. But the actual remotest island is located in the South Atlantic Ocean. We call it Bouvet Island. The island is about 1,700 km (1,100 mi) north of Antarctica. And 2,520 km (1,570 mi) from South A
31 years ago, Russian archeologist Natalia Polosmak made an interesting find in the Ukok Plateau near the border of Mongolia. Natalia and her team continued their research into the early habitation of southern Siberia. They found mummified remains of a Scytho-Siberian woman who lived on the Eurasian
How did the Polynesian civilization originate? Anthropologists sought answers to this question. Thor Heyerdahl, a Norwegian adventurer, thought he had an answer, albeit a controversial one. So, in 1947 He crossed 4,300 miles of the Pacific Ocean in a homemade raft, the Kon-Tiki just to prove it. His
Some of us might have fallen in love with those flying cars from all those Hanna Barbara cartoons. But we are just getting there now. With their ground-based sales falling, auto giant Toyota has teamed up with US-based Joby Aviation to develop air taxis. As you might probably know Joby is a leader i
In 2011, Sanobabu Sunuwar and Lakpa Tsheri Sherpa made history with an extraordinary adventure. These two men from Nepal embarked on a journey that combined the high-altitude challenge of Mount Everest with a subsequent trek across varied terrains to the Indian Ocean. They paraglided from Mount Ever
Northern white rhinos roamed East and Central Africa south of the Sahara at least until the latter half of the 20th century. However, poachers reduced that number with their incessant hunting. Now they are at the doorstep of extinction. The last of the white rhinos are called Najin and Fatu. They of
In 1983 Jessica Cox came to this world without her arms. This was due to a rare condition. But Cox did not give up on herself. As a young girl, she started practicing simple tasks using her feet. However, since she was 14 years old, she did not use prosthetic arms. But through sheer willpower,…
A boat lift is a device people use to lift a boat out of water to keep it elevated. They use it for repairs, storage, etc. But rotating boat lifts are exceedingly rare. Of these Falkirk Wheel is the only rotating boat lift in the world. It connects the Forth and Clyde Canal with the…
In the mid-19th century, humans invented a method of capturing images. Since then, important historical events, like the Crimean War, American Civil War, Russian Revolution, etc., have been recorded for posterity. Of these first photographs always hold a special place. From the first image ever take
Those who love nature and watched National Geographic documentaries with relish, now have an opportunity. They can join an Antarctic expedition with National Geographic on a luxury cruise. The minimum package is around US$ 10,000. Enthusiasts can experience Antarctica using a range of exploration to
High school football in the United States often shows young athletes’ passion, resilience, and determination. Among these stories, Jason Bracy Jr’s journey stands out. The 18-year-old blind quarterback from Modesto, California, redefines what it means to play one of the most demanding roles in sport
Sir Archy was one of the most influential racehorses in American history. Archy’s breed marked a significant moment in the development of Thoroughbred racing in the United States. He was actively racing until 1812. He made several great victories on the race track. However, the governor of North Car
Ever since he was 12 years old Steven Callahan had one dream. That is to sail across the Atlantic all alone in a sailboat. Over the years Steven had become an accomplished sailor. In his late 20s, he designed his sloop or sailboat with a single mast to realize his dream. In 1982, Steven Callahan…
Tibetans call it Chomolungma while Nepalese Sagarmatha. However, we call it by the name of a British surveyor General in India, Mount Everest. The British “discovered” it in the 1840s. By 1865 Royal Geographical Society decided that it was the highest mountain peak in the world. Since then it has b
It is a bustling megacity full of people. The Dutch called it Batavia when they built it in the 17th century. However, it also holds a troubling title. It’s the world’s fastest-sinking city. Yes, we are talking about Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia. Rapid land subsidence and rising sea levels thre
In 2022, Dubai introduced an ambitious vertical farming project. That was a 31,000-square-meter indoor farm at Al Maktoum International Airport. This massive facility grows over a million kilograms of leafy greens annually using stacked trays and minimal water. However, there is a bigger initiative
The bright child, just six years old does not look much different from the rest of his classmates. But Chandler Hughes, from Houston, Texas, is among the top two percent of the population in terms of intelligence. According to NBC News reports, the parents of Hughes learned that he could read at the
It was a bright day in February 2021, at the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in Kenya. A 75-year-old man just completed the climb. He asked to give him a two-minute rest before interviews. The old man sat down on a rock. But he never got up, just fell asleep and passed away. Thus ended the…
Scientists at Michigan State University have created a way to generate energy by converting transparent surfaces into solar panels. This breakthrough uses transparent solar cell technology, allowing windows, phone screens, and other glass objects to harness sunlight without blocking visibility. Rich
Lebron James grew up in a challenging environment, with a single mother and an absent father. He was talent-spotted early on and went on to become one of the all-time great NBA players. Fans nicknamed him “ King James“. He is also the first player in NBA history to accumulate $1 billion in earnings
The Victorian Era was significant in terms of science, beauty, culture, and customs. But there were some weird practices that seem rather far-fetched even today. This era, beginning from 1837 to 1901, marked significant societal changes in Britain. From consuming toxic substances to indulging in odd