Andes Mountains Formation: Nazca Plate Subduction
The Nazca Plate dives beneath the South American Plate at a rate of 7–8 centimetres per year. The Andes Mountains, an 8…
Animal Olfactory Abilities: Humans, Dogs, and Elephants Compared
Elephants can distinguish human genders alone by scent, outpacing our paltry human abilities. This is why they rely on…
Darvaza Gas Crater: Turkmenistan's Burning Crater
Turkmenistan's Darvaza Gas Crater, nicknamed the "Gates of Hell," has been burning continuously for over five decades.…
1920 Haiyuan Earthquake Landslides in China
The Loess Hills of China were devastated by landslides in 1920, leaving over 200,000 dead.
Cities Sinking: Causes of Subsidence in Major Urban Areas
Miami's streets regularly flood, even on sunny days, due to an insidious, porous limestone that allows seawater to surg…
Earth's Extreme Environments: Desert vs.
The Atacama Desert in Chile hasn't seen rain in decades, while the Amazon rainforest receives nearly 100 inches a year.…
Venezuela Earthquakes: 7.1 and 7.5 Magnitude
Venezuela recently experienced a rare phenomenon: two massive earthquakes, magnitudes 7.1 and 7.5, striking just 39 sec…
Manhattan's Evolution: 1626 to 2026 Visualized
The view of New York City today is one thing, but what did Manhattan look like in 1850, or 1626? From a nature preserve…
Cinemark Bring Your Own Bucket Day September 6
Cinemark’s BYOBucket day returns September 6, offering customers the chance to bring and fill their own containers for…
Pabst Blue Ribbon Truck Theft in Southern California
A 40,000-pound shipment of Pabst Blue Ribbon vanished en route to a new market, raising questions about supply chain vu…
Tastebud Cafe's New Employee Test Announced
A cafe named Tastebud has sent out a call for its new employee’s first day — with a twist. The public is invited to tes…
Popeyes Free Chicken Promotion: Dublin Restaurant Giveaway
Popeyes is fueling excitement in Dublin with a year's worth of free chicken sandwiches. The fast-food chain is offering…