Ancient tools in South Africa, dated to 1.8 million years ago, belonged to Homo habilis.
Archaeologists discovered traces of 7,000-year-old wheat in Turkey, proving early agriculture in the region.
Ancient bone needles in Russia, dated to 30,000 years ago, indicate early clothing sewing.
Millions of birds in Nebraska, USA, gather in huge flocks, covering the sky! Ornithologists found this is migratory behavior linked to food search and protection.
Ice cores from Antarctica contain data on volcanic eruptions from the last 740,000 years.
In South Africa, ‘sand flowers’ bloom after rain. These plants survive in the desert by storing water.
Climate data indicates a 10% rainfall decrease in the Mediterranean since 1900.
A small town in Norway uses mirrors on mountains to reflect sunlight in winter. This helps residents endure the polar night.
In Scotland, ‘ice castles’ on lakes form from frozen splashes. They look like crystal towers.
Sea lions have a memory that allows them to recognize simple symbols over years, as shown by tests.
The hottest place on Earth, Death Valley in the US, recorded 56.7°C in 1913. People living there have adapted: they build homes with thick walls and work only in the early morning to avoid the hea...
Archaeological digs in Iraq revealed clay tablets with cuneiform writing from 5,000 years ago.
The Waiora River in New Zealand appears to flow upward! Geologists explain this as an optical illusion caused by the terrain’s relief.
In Indonesia, a ‘fire bridge’ on the Brantas River glows at night. Locals decorate it with lanterns during festivals.
Volcanic rocks on Mars contain water traces, confirmed by the Curiosity rover.
A small ‘sand hawk’ in the Arabian Desert dives into the sand. Its wings help it glide beneath the dunes.
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The Devil’s Hole waterfall in Death Valley, USA, looks like it flows but is made of stone! Geologists explain it’s the result of erosion shaping it like a stream.
Climate data shows that Earth’s average temperature has risen by 1.1°C since pre-industrial times.
The chemical element uranium decays with a half-life of 4.5 billion years, used for rock dating.