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Beluga whales can vocalize in a way remarkably close to human speech, or at least one could, scientists say. An acoustic analysis of whale recordings revealed the human-like sounds were several octaves lower than typical whale calls. Scientists think the whale’s close proximity to people allowed it to listen to and mimic human conversation. […]
National Geographic Society has chronicled scientific expeditions, explorations, archaeology, wildlife and world cultures for more than 100 years, amassing a collection of 11.5 million photos and original illustrations. A small selection of that massive archive — 240 pieces spanning from the late 1900’s to the present — will be sold at Christie’s in December at […]
You can find plenty of articles in magazines or on the Internet with tips for living a happier, more fulfilling life. Things like “exercise” and “be an understanding spouse” are all time-honored ways to beat a path to happiness, and won’t be included here. But there are also some seemingly random activities that are […]
Google and the Catlin Seaview Survey have begun capturing underwater imagery and landscapes. Images of the Great Barrier Reef, Philippines and Hawaii are viewable on Google Maps. The project will help scientists monitor the effects of climate change on reefs and hopefully expand into other areas of marine research. The Interactive Panorama Google Street View, […]
Recycling ATM gives cash for old mobile phones. A recycling ATM offers gadget freaks the option to trade in their discarded mobile phones for cash, rather than dumping them when they go in for the latest model. Californian company ecoATM has rolled out the machine that is sophisticated enough to see if a screen is cracked, evaluate unwanted […]
Obie the dachshund was 77 pounds and now he’s on a strict diet to get him back to a normal doggy size. Starting Weight At one point, “Obie” the dachshund mix was up to 77 pounds. Now he’s on a strict diet to get him back to a normal size of about 40 pounds. […]
Dogs wearing clothes are funny! There is no doubt about that, but what about the people who dress them up? This video is hilarious. Watch as Barkley cannot seem to keep his back leg on the ground, I wonder what is going on in his mind. Well… except “my humane is insane.”
Have you ever wonderewhat happens when a Great Dane mix finds a grasshopper in the kitchen? This brave Great Dane has encountered a viscous live grasshopper in his kitchen. He chases it around for a bit, having a little fun, but for the most part staying at a safe distance. And just when he is ready to go […]
At least 89 people have been killed and 20,000 homes damaged by a series of earthquakes, one measuring 5.7 in magnitude, in southwestern China. The largest of the quakes struck the border between Yunnan and Guizhou provinces at about 11:00am local time (03:00 GMT) on Friday. The state-run Xinhua news agency said the earthquake hit the […]
16 Dead in Vietnam Flood by tvnportal 26 dead, 38 injured in Vietnam floods Heavy rains and floods have left at least 26 people as dead while injuring 38 others in Vietnam’s northern and central provinces, said the country’s National Committee for Search and Rescue on Sunday. Floods have submerged over 3,500 houses and […]