Local Sportscaster Goes Viral for Cranky Winter Weather Report

His annoyance with the weather and the job was not hidden at all, and its hilarious to watch. Cranky and cold, Woodley spent hours making hilarious quips and remarks on the horrible weather. At the end of the live broadcast, he compiled some of the best moments in a short video. A reporter in the studio asks, Mark, howre you feeling out there? In the next clip, Woodley explains, I normally do sports....

December 28, 2022 · 2 min · 242 words · Laura Christensen

Metal Detectorist in the UK Finds a Medieval Diamond Wedding Ring

The late 14th-century diamond-set gold ring. Amateur metal detectorists can stumble on antiquities, including hoards ofancient treasure. The stunning band bears a unique inscription, and has recently sold at auction for an impressive $46,000. The late 14th-century diamond-set gold ring. (Photo:Noonans) David Board picked up metal detecting in the 1970s, but his early endeavors yielded nothing exciting. His machine pinged on only the second day searching. He initially thought the object he unearthed was a metal candy wrapper but then decided it was scrap metal....

December 28, 2022 · 2 min · 221 words · Paula Mitchell

Meteorite Contains Two New Minerals Not Found on Earth

(Photo:University of Alberta) Space is full of rocks. These shooting stars are meteors. Most are obliterated before they come close to the surface of Earth, but a few survive the fall. A slice of the El Ali meteorite, now housed in the University of Alberta’s Meteorite Collection, contains two minerals never before seen on Earth. (Photo:University of Alberta) These rocks which hit Earth are known as meteorites, and they are a scientist’s dream....

December 28, 2022 · 2 min · 265 words · Victor Roberts

Woman Saves Man’s Life After Rescuing Him From a Snowbank During Deadly Storm

There are everyday heroes among us, and ShaKyra Aughtry is one of them. White is developmentally disabled, and when the storm hit he became stranded in a snow bank. With the frigid temperatures, he was in bad shape. With White inside, Aughtry began to care for the man. She covered him in blankets, but she knew he needed serious helpthe frostbite was turning his hands gangrene. Many emergency medical services were down, so Aughtry posted an urgent message on Facebook needing help....

December 28, 2022 · 1 min · 130 words · Steve Petty

Buffalo Couple Takes in 10 South Korean Tourists Stranded During Massive Snowstorm

Buffalo, New York, is amidst a once in a generation snowstorm. The group of tourists was traveling up the East coast and was en route to Niagra Falls. They had seen the sights in Washington, D.C., and were largely unaware of the impending storm. But the Friday before Christmas, the van was stuck after trying to maneuver the deteriorating road conditions. The visitors slept on air mattresses, on couches, in sleeping bags, and in a guest bedroom....

December 27, 2022 · 1 min · 136 words · Holly Clark

National Geographic Shares 45-Minute Aerial Tour of Europe During Christmas

Photo: sborisov/Depositphotos While Christmas is an enchanting season around the globe, there is something truly magical about the way Europe does it. From their charming Christmas markets to theunique delicaciesthey feast on, the holidays are a great time to visit Europe. If you’re free to’t get there but want to experience it, National Geographic has released a 45-minute special titledEurope From Above: Christmas, which features festive aerial views from across the continent....

December 27, 2022 · 2 min · 299 words · Daniel Freeman

Photographer Captures Rare Full-Circle Rainbow Thanks to His Drone

Scottish photographerNick Sidleloves the creative opportunities that aerial photography provides. Sidle was up at dawn taking photos in the Scottish Highlands when the opportunity presented itself. From the ground, this rainbow although appearing closer than average, only looked like the usual half-circle. Watching the feed from the drone as it climbed steadily, the lower half was revealed. As the rainbow was so close, it wasn’t possible to fit it all into one shot....

December 27, 2022 · 1 min · 184 words · Joshua Pope

Vibrant Mosaic Façade Created From a Rainbow Array of Recycled Barrel Lids

Created byRamos Castellano Arquitectos, the vibrant circles are a unique outer shell to the renovated space within. Each barrel, for instance, is seen as a musical note. The mosaic appearance stands out in a sea of traditional architecture, which is primarily white and gray. The area, which is an archipelago, has a history of trade. They are not only eye-catching but functional. Related Articles:

December 27, 2022 · 1 min · 64 words · Jennifer Cooper

‘Smart Bandage’ Designed To Help Heal Wounds Faster

And as you wait, cuts and scrapes are vulnerable to infection, which can delay the healing process. However, soon there may be a solution that can help speed things up. Lee Professor in Chemical Engineering in the Stanford School of Engineering. Photo: Jian-Cheng Lai, Bao Research Group @ Stanford University But it is not a passive tool. It is an active healing equipment that could transform the standard of care in the treatment of chronic wounds....

December 27, 2022 · 1 min · 87 words · Christopher Morrison

4.6 Billion-Year-Old Meteorite Is Shedding Light on Our Oceans’ Origins

(Photo: Natural History Museum) Water is a scientific enigma. How did Earth develop its oceans? Do other planets have water? The 4.6-billion-year-old meteorite. (Photo: Natural History Museum) Space exploration may help answer these questions, but others come crashing to Earth in strokes of celestial inspiration. It contains extra-terrestrial water and organic compounds that shed light on the origin of Earths oceans. The meteorite is a chunk of 4.6 billion-year-old space rock....

December 26, 2022 · 1 min · 200 words · Patrick Garcia

Abstract Lily Pad Paintings Symbolize the Beauty and Perseverance of Chinese Culture

ArtistMaiYapexplores her identity as an Asian woman in the seriesReflection on Awakening. This resulted in a collection of abstract oil paintings featuring the steadfast lily pad. This subject holds special meaning to MaiYap. As you notice I decided to portray only lily pads but not the flowers. In choosing so, I wanted to bring awareness to the Chinese communitys struggles past and present. MaiYap used a palette knife to add numerous layers and textures to the canvas....

December 26, 2022 · 1 min · 195 words · Dr. Toni Curtis

Artist “Forages” With Paper to Form Fungi Sculptures That Look Incredibly Real

In the hands of an artist, paper can be anything. Ann Wood ofWoodluckersees the immense potential in the material and uses it to recreate nature. Woods work is informed by whats around her. I am an avid gardener and grow models of what I create in paper during the summer. Right now, I am reading and learning more about mushrooms to help me understand their intricate details. When compared with what she found outdoors, the similarities are uncanny....

December 26, 2022 · 1 min · 112 words · Melissa Conner

Dogs Form Sweet Friendship With an Orphaned Magpie

Two dogs and a magpie have formed an unlikely friendship with deep bonds. They enjoy naps, outdoor adventures, and singing (barking) in each others presence. They dont have to be doing much to have a good timethe mark of a true friendship. It was during magpie breeding season, and the couple saw the tiny creature wandering the park. Much to Juliette and Reece’s dismay, they never did. With Molly alone in the park, the couple knew they had to act....

December 26, 2022 · 2 min · 266 words · Samantha Gonzalez