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When thinking of relaxing content, many rely on ocean landscapes or ASMR videos to decompress. But that may be because they haven’t given alpacas a chance. It’s so relaxing to watch! The humans at their charge describe this as their favorite part of their day. Originally from South America, alpacas are about the size of a large dog. Despite their fuzzy appearance, they belong to the Camelidae family, meaning they are related to camels....

Sheet music from the early 20th century. (Photo:Wikimedia, Public Domain) What’s your favorite musical? Do you belt out Defying Gravity when you’re alone? Sheet music from the early 20th century. (Photo:Wikimedia, Public Domain) Do you still dance anytime Seasons of Love fromRentstarts playing? Do you still dream of the incredible costumes fromThe Lion King? Chances are, if you’re a Broadway enthusiast or music aficionado, you know George Gershwin’s work. “La La Lucille” in its film adaption, 1920....

After braving the elements, these butterflies turn Mexico’s Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve into an orange-and-black wonderland. They only fly during the day and use the sun and an internal compass to guide them. What was discovered by accident became a 138,000-acre reserve that spans the states of Mexico and Michoacan. Photo: naticastillog/Depositphotos In 2008, the area was named aWorld Heritage siteone that receivedhalf a million visitorslast season. That’s why responsible tourism practices are key when visiting these sites....

If it sounds like an obscure scientific topic, that’s because it is. The catchy track is even accompanied by a fun and insightful music video based on his research. Dance Your PhD is exactly what it sounds like. Photo: Nic Vevers/Australian National University (ANU) Even if they are averse to the camera, the researcher must be part of the dance. This wasn’t an issue for WELI, a creative soul with a knack for songwriting....

Illustration of a Tasmanian giant crab,Pseudocarcinus gigas. Now, his findings have made history. The crab lived about 8.8 million years ago, in the Miocene Epoch, alongside crabs of all sizes. Illustration of a Tasmanian giant crab,Pseudocarcinus gigas. (Photo: John James Wild viaWikimedia Commons, Public domain) This fossil ancestor is about half the size. Like modern-day crabs, it is believed thePseudocarcinus karlraubenheimerilived in waters that stretched several hundreds of meters deep....

One was that of actress Sandra Huller, who nabbed an Oscar nomination. The other was the work of a 7-year-old border collie named Messi. A charming star on the rise, Messi was even seen clapping in the audience at the Oscars. As talented as he is, Messi is not human and needed some help. The adorable pooch was he was aided with anextra pair of legsto get the clapping effect just right....

AmongMonet’s paintings, the Seine River makes frequent appearances. In March 2024, apaintingfrom this series sold at Christie’s for an impressive $18.4 million. ThisMatinee sur la Seine, temps netseries featuring the banks of the river was painted between 1896 and 1897. A copy of “Morning on the Seine” currently held at Boston’s MFA. (Photo:Wikimedia Commons,CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED) Monet created his own studio on a boat from which he could observe the chosen vantage....

With four levels of transparency, the steel panels help regulate internal temperatures and keep out the scorching heat. But beyond this, the design choice creates a stunning aesthetic. When the sun goes down, the control center takes on a different guise. The facade appears to melt away, revealing the illuminated interior and courtyard. With its clever, contemporary design Bilgin Architects has created a Central Control Building that is not just functional....

Photo: LIGHTSOURCE/Depositphotos Dementia is an unfortunate condition faced by many in American families. Aging relatives lose their memories and abilities, while families watch the painful process and do all they can. Care remains expensive and, for many, elusive. Photo: LIGHTSOURCE/Depositphotos But there is some good news. Using data from over 20,000 individuals, the team looked to cognitive tests and clinically diagnosed dementia rates. They analyzed the period from 2000 to 2016 to find the change over the years....

But this wasn’t any ordinary boneit was a dinosaur bone. It happened one morning like any other, during an ordinary walk, hesaid. The territory around Cruzy is rich in fossils of dinosaurs and other species living at the same time. Photo: Pixelchaos/Depositphotos The bone that Boschetto stumbled upon belonged to a 70-million-year-old titanosaur. These long-necked herbivores lived in the Late Jurassic Epoch and were some of the largest terrestrial animals....

So its detailed enough to actually see atmospheric details on the Sun. you could see prominences and spicula in the solar chromosphere when you zoom in. While the photoshoot itself was rather straightforward, what happened before and after is a different story. Detail But after five months of work, the men were able to bring their vision to life. McCarthy’s high-resolution image of the Sun blends perfectly with Stein’s landscape for a seamless panorama....

Ocean Drifter by Ryan Stalker. Above the water is just a football. But below the waterline is a colony of creatures. “Ocean Drifter” by Ryan Stalker. British Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024 and Winner of Coast & MarineSpecies: Goose barnacles (Thoracica) Location: Portland, Dorset, England“Ocean Drifter is a photo of a football that is covered in goose barnacles below the waterline. Above the water is just a football. But below the waterline is a colony of creatures....

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