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Leaf slug

2024-05-28 15:27:08 UTC

Leaf Slug is a peculiar kind of sea slugs biologically named ‘Costasiella Kuroshimae.' It is about the only multicellular species known to be able to photosynthesize, which means to produce energy from the sun.

It has become incredibly popular on the Internet due to its cute appearance and resemblance to an animated sheep. Two black beady eyes, two horns that look like sheep ears and two pink blobs similar to a blush on the cheek.

The slug inhabits sea waters near Japan and the Philippines. Growing only to seven or eight millimetres in adulthood their colonies can be found on leaves of algae, near coral reefs.

The algae is not only their home, but also a source of their nourishment. The leaf sheep grazes on the algae, sucks its chloroplasts (structures within the algae’s cells that contain chlorophyll, a green photosynthetic pigment) and keeps them within the tissues of its body for up to 10 days. This allows the sheep leaf to supplement its diet with photosynthesis.

Imagine you ate a salad and kept chloroplasts from it in your digestive system.

Tardigrades

2024-05-28 15:34:57 UTC

The Tardigrade, also known as the water bear, is an incredibly fascinating micro-animal. These tiny, water-dwelling organisms are known for their resilience and ability to survive extreme conditions that would be lethal to most other forms of life. Tardigrades can endure temperatures from just above absolute zero to over 150°C, pressures six times greater than those found in the deepest ocean trenches, the vacuum of space, and radiation levels that are fatal to humans. Their incredible survival skills make them a subject of great interest in astrobiology and extreme biology.

The target audience for information about tardigrades includes:

1. **Scientists and Researchers**

2. **Students and Educators**

3. **Science Enthusiasts**

4. **Space and Astrobiology Communities**: Professionals and hobbyists interested in the possibilities of life in extreme environments and the implications for life beyond Earth.

5. **Environmental Scientists**: Those studying ecosystems, climate change, and the resilience of organisms to environmental stressors.

Kobe Bryant

2024-05-28 15:41:41 UTC

Kobe Bryant was an American professional basketball player. A shooting guard, he spent his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, Bryant won five NBA championships and was an 18-time All-Star.

Playing style

He is right handed so he turns his feet slightly to the left. Kobe takes a lot of difficult shots where sometimes, his shooting or dominant side, is facing away from the basket.When this happens, he turns while he is in the air to bring his shooting shoulder forward.

And only releases the ball once his shooting side is aligned towards the net.

Work Ethic and Dedication

Kobe was known for practicing before practices and after games, and he often woke up as early as 3 AM to practice. While many people go above and beyond in their professional or personal responsibilities, I have not seen enough people who do it consistently at his level.

Helicopter crash

On Jan. 26, 2020, basketball star Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California.

Aurora borelis

2024-05-28 15:45:12 UTC

The northern lights, or the aurora borealis, are beautiful dancing ribbons of light that have captivated people for millennia. But for all its beauty, this spectacular light show is a rather violent event

The northern lights are created when energized particles from the sun slam into Earth's upper atmosphere at speeds of up to 45 million mph (72 million kph), but our planet's magnetic field protects us from the onslaught.

As Earth's magnetic field redirects the particles toward the poles — there are southern lights, too, which you can read about below — the dramatic process transforms into a cinematic atmospheric phenomenon that dazzles and fascinates scientists and skywatchers alike

At any given moment, the sun is ejecting charged particles from its corona, or upper atmosphere, creating the solar wind. When that wind slams into Earth's ionosphere, or upper atmosphere, the aurora is born. In the Northern Hemisphere, the phenomenon is called the northern lights (aurora borealis), while in the Southern Hemisphere, it's called the southern lights (aurora australis
These particles are deflected towards the poles of Earth by our planet's magnetic field and interact with our atmosphere, depositing energy and causing the atmosphere to fluoresce," Billy Teets, the director of Dyer Observatory at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee told Space.com.

The bright colors of the northern lights are dictated by the chemical composition of Earth's atmosphere.

"Every type of atom or molecule, whether it's atomic hydrogen or a molecule like carbon dioxide, absorbs and radiates its own unique set of colors, which is analogous to how every human being has a unique set of fingerprints," Teets told Space.com.

"Some of the dominant colors seen in aurorae are red, a hue produced by the nitrogen molecules, and green, which is produced by oxygen molecules." Teet continued

What causes the movement and shape of auroras?

Constantly changing input from the sun, varying responses from the Earth's upper atmosphere, and the motion of the planet and particles in near-Earth space all conspired to cause different auroral motions and shapes. From these motions and shapes, we can learn about the physics happening further out in space along the Earth's magnetic field lines.

What do auroras tell us about Earth's atmosphere?

Auroras tell us many things about Earth's upper atmosphere, including its density, composition, flow speeds, and the strength of electrical currents flowing in the upper atmosphere. These in turn tell us about the Earth's magnetic field, how it extends into space, and how it changes dynamically. All of this is important for protecting Earth and space-borne technologies from hazards of "space weather" of which aurora is one part

The best place to see the northern lights is any destination in the "auroral zone," the area within an approximately 1,550-mile (2,500 kilometers) radius of the North Pole, according to the Tromsø Geophysical Observatory in Norway. That's where the aurora most frequently occurs, though the phenomenon can creep farther south during particularly strong solar storms

BTS

2024-05-28 15:46:23 UTC

Korean kPop band created in 2010, had their first debut in 2013, BTS became the biggest band of all time, receiving several awards and recognition around the world, consisting of 7 members: Jin, Suga, Jimin, RM, V, Junkook and J-Hope.

After enchanting the world with his danceable and original songs, BTs decided to take a break in 2022 from his career to enlist in the army.

Now the fans need waiting till 2025, for see them together again.

Mohammed Ali

2024-05-28 15:48:39 UTC

Mohammed Ali , previously known as Cassius Clay is one of the greatest boxers and public figured of all times .

Started boxing at age 12 after his bike was stolen , Ali never knew what the future was preparing for him . His meteoric rise began with a gold medal at the 1960 Rome Olympics and peaked when he defeated Sonny Liston to become the heavyweight champion of the world.

After converting to Islam in 1964, Ali became known not only for his boxing prowess but also for his cultural impact and activism. His refusal to be drafted into the Vietnam War, citing his religious beliefs and opposition to the conflict, led to his suspension from boxing and loss of his titles, further solidifying his role as a symbol of black pride and resistance .

Beyond the ring, Ali's impact was profound, with significant humanitarian work and the establishment of the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville. His legacy endures as « The Greatest » a global icon of courage, conviction, and compassion, who transcended sports to make an indelible mark on society.

All the youngsters or athletes should study his case to learn about true values and see how real men stand firm in difficult situations and make their mark in history and society

Bolide

2024-05-28 15:50:32 UTC

Spectacular meteor lights up the skies over Portugal and Spain

Scientists estimate the meteor traveled at more than 100,000 miles per hour before burning up high above the Atlantic Ocean.

A meteor brought a streak of bright green light followed by a fireball’s flash, dazzling people in Spain and Portugal with an unexpected light show about 15 minutes before midnight local time on Saturday.

The meteor — thought to be a small piece of a comet — was chronicled with multiple posts on social media (see some below).

According to the European Space Agency (ESA), the object burned up over the Atlantic Ocean at height of about 60 kilometers or 37 miles.

The bright green flash is thought to be from the nickel in the metallic meteor burning in Earth’s atmosphere. The bright flash might have been intensified by its velocity, as a fireball’s color can intensify based on its kinetic energy, per the American Meteor Society.

As beautiful and amazing as it was, this kind of event is unusual.

Quokka

2024-05-28 15:50:34 UTC

Quokkas are mammals which were spotted for the first time in Australia in the late 1600s. Although they hop like rabbits and they look like squirrels, they are related to kangaroos and wallabies. they As they have smiley faces and sometimes friendly to people, they are also called “the happiest animal in the world.” They are herbivores and can climb up a tree trunk to reach a tasty-looking lead or berries not like kangaroos or wallabies cannot.