Only 14 years young, Sirish Subash has left the world astonished with his brilliance. Awarded America’s Top Young Scientist, he created an AI-powered pesticide detector in handheld form. That, again, is a sure promise for changing the face of agriculture by helping farmers get to the villainous pest
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
Niihau is a place that fascinates anyone who knows its story. It is Hawaii’s Forbidden Island. Privately owned by one family since 1864, this isolated island in the middle of the ocean is a preserved era. It is to this day, left untouched by modern civilization. Niihau lies 17 miles (27 km) southwes
Carlo Acutis, born on May 3, 1991, in London, was no ordinary teenager. Despite his short life, ending on October 12, 2006, Carlo left a remarkable legacy that continues to inspire millions. Known as the “patron saint of the internet,” Carlo was a tech-savvy, faith-driven young man. He combined his
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
At the dawn of the 20th century, visionaries imagined a future brimming with technological marvels. While some predictions were remarkably prescient, others remained whimsical fantasies. Here are ten intriguing predictions from 1900 and their impact on our world today. 1. Whale Bus: Marine Mass Tran
In 1982, a shocking discovery in Woodland Hills, California, captured national attention and sparked intense debates on medical ethics, law, and morality. Over 16,431 aborted fetuses were found stored in a repossessed shipping container and some were viable. It was owned by Malvin Weisberg, a former
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…
The Hindenburg disaster is one of the saddest and most memorable disasters in aviation history. On May 6, 1937, the largest airship in the world burst into flames over Lakehurst, New Jersey, killing 35 people. 13 of them were passengers while 22 were crewmen. The disaster was caused by a spark ignit
When you think of cows, what comes to mind? Perhaps a peaceful field of grazing animals, lazily chewing grass under the sun. But here’s something you might not have known. Cows have best friends and they get stressed when they are separated. It may sound surprising, but cows are far more emotionally
On June 4, 2021, a helicopter rescue in Phoenix, Arizona, took a shocking turn. A 75-year-old hiker, Katalin Metro, was being airlifted from Piestewa Peak after a hiking injury when the stokes basket she was in began to spin uncontrollably. The dizzying moment, caught on video, quickly spread across
Dive into the otherworldly beauty of the world’s largest underwater statues in the Bahamas’ crystal waters.
The Amish community in Pennsylvania represents a lifestyle that has remained frozen in time. Modern conveniences here give way to far more orthodox values and ways of living. The Amish of Lancaster County in Pennsylvania is America’s oldest Amish settlement. They stand out for their unique way of li
Indeed, Kiribati is an exceptional island country, often considered peculiarly placed on the world map. It is the only country in the world that definitely falls into all four hemispheres of the globe: northern, southern, eastern, and western. Such a position has made this country a geographical mar
In the middle of Argentina, Pedro Martin Ureta invested 40 years of his life. It is to tribute to his late wife, Graciela who passed while she carried their child. Without writing her name, without a monument, plaque, or even gravestone for her, he created a tribute that was alive and had left: grow
At Olympic National Park, nestled along the rugged coast of Washington, stands a tree that defies nature itself. It is the Tree of Life. This extraordinary spruce tree appears to float in the air, suspending above a cliffside on Kalaloch Beach. Its roots are clinging to the land with a delicate grip
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
When astronauts Sunita “Suni” Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore launched toward the International Space Station (ISS) on June 5, 2024. They only expected to stay for 8 days on the mission, aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. However, things didn’t go as planned. Technical issues with the Starline
In 1999, Anna Bågenholm, a 29-year-old radiologist from Sweden, went on a skiing trip in Norway that nearly ended her life. What started as a routine day on the slopes took a tragic turn when Anna slipped and fell through the ice. Anna found herself trapped under a layer of ice and in freezing water
A juvenile bar-tailed godwit set a fascinating world record. Tracked by satellite tag number 234684, it flew 13,575 kilometers (8,435 miles) non-stop from Alaska to Tasmania, Australia. This young bird, only five months old, completed the journey in 11 days and one hour. The feat was not only impres
In the ocean’s depths, striking and emotional behavior has been observed among dolphins and whales. After her newborn calf died, an orca named Tahlequah carried its body for 17 days across the Pacific Northwest, revealing a profound depth of grief that moved observers worldwide. This extraordinary d