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Exploring the Pinglu Rift Valley: A Geological Marvel in Shanxi, China

Nestled within the expansive Loess Plateau in north-central China, the Pinglu Rift Valley stands as a testament to the Earth’s dynamic geological history. Encompassing an area of approximately 400,000 square kilometers, this remarkable feature is a striking example of the Earth’s ever-evolving crust, shaped by forces deep within our planet. The rift valley, characterized by its long and nar

Scientists capture extremely rare footage of a black seadevil

This is only the second time the species has been recorded while alive. “I thought it was A.I.,” says fish biologist Kory Evans. Black seadevil anglerfish (Melanocetus johnsonii) are deep-sea creatures that have rarely been spotted swimming in the wild. Their name translates to "black sea monster”—but despite their ferocious appearance, experts say "they’re mostl

Olympus Mons: The largest volcano in the solar system

Olympus Mons is a giant volcano on Mars, three times as high as Everest and as wide as France. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Orbital view of Mars' Olympus Mons volcano (Image credit: Getty Images) Mars' Olympus Mons is the largest volcano in the solar system. The massive Martian

These Are the Highest-Resolution Photos Ever Taken of Snowflakes

Photographer and scientist Nathan Myhrvold has developed a camera that captures snowflakes at a microscopic level never seen before "Yellowknife Flurry," a photograph by Nathan Myhrvold, captures the intricate structure of snowflakes. Nathan Myhrvold / Modernist Cuisine Gallery, LLC The first chill of a winter storm is enough to send most people indoors, but not Nathan Myhrvold. The

South Korea’s Sun-Powered Cycling Superhighway: A Green Revolution on Wheels

South Korea is not just a technological powerhouse; it’s also a pioneer in sustainable infrastructure. The country’s latest innovation? A highway that’s not only a transportation artery but also a green energy powerhouse and a cyclist’s paradise. A Solar-Powered Cycling Superhighway Bike accessories Imagine a highway where the road itself generates clean energy. That’s the vision

Elon Musk says it’ll soon be ‘possible’ to travel from London to New York in just 30 minutes at mind-blowing speeds

Elon Musk's SpaceX could pretty much revolutionise the way we travel with his mind-boggling plans to transport passengers from city to city, from anywhere in the world. The billionaire's company has created the most powerful rocket on earth called 'Starship' but he won't just be using it to fly into space. As well as heading to stars and planets, Musk says the rocket could dramatically reduce

NASA helicopter captures eerie wreckage on surface of Mars

A NASA helicopter which flew dozens of missions on Mars once photographed an 'otherworldly' looking sight of some spacecraft debris amidst the red sand. Of course it's going to be otherworldly, the images were literally taken on another world, but perhaps as a species we're going to have to get more accustomed to the idea of seeing the presence of life on grounds other than that which we wal

Stephen Hawking’s end of world prediction is coming sooner than we think

Stephen Hawking made a bold claim about the end of the world and explained what will speed the process up The late Stephen Hawking thought the world was going to end sooner than we might think. It's a grim subject to consider on a Tuesday morning, but here we are. One of the most famous scientists of all time once made a damning statement about our future if we continue on our current traject

Perseverance Rover Spies Incredible Blue Rocks on Mars and Makes Incredible Discovery

NASA’s Perseverance rover captured the clearest view of Mars’ landscape yet, showing incredible blue rocks on the dusty surface that raise pivotal questions about the Red Planet’s complex history. The new image from Mars shows rich, dark blue, jagged volcanic rocks scattered across an ancient Martian lakebed at Mount Washburn, named after a mountain in Yellowstone National Park. Along

The 1st ‘major lunar standstill’ in more than 18 years is about to occur. Here’s how to see it.

A major lunar standstill is about to occur. The phenomenon happens every 18.6 years when the moon rises and sets at its most extreme points on the horizon, while also climbing to its highest and lowest point in the sky. Where the moon rises and sets on the horizon changes constantly. (Image credit: Alan Dyer/Stocktrek Images via Getty Images) In addition to the April 8 to