Animal of the Day
Dog (Canis lupus familiaris)
Dogs are known for their incredible sense of smell, which is estimated to be between 10,000 to 100,000 times more acute than that of humans. This remarkable ability allows them to detect scents, track down missing persons, and even identify certain medical conditions in people.
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New theory suggests Renaissance muse Simonetta Vespucci died from a rare medical emergency, not tuberculosis
A new medical analysis has proposed that Simonetta Vespucci, the Italian noblewoman widely believed to have been the model for Sandro Botticelli's Venus, died from a sudden pituitary tumor hemorrhage rather than tuberculosis as long assumed.
» readJuly’s Full Buck Moon to Dim Meteor Showers Peaks
The Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids meteor showers will reach their peak activity on the night of July 30-31, just one night after July’s full Buck Moon.
» readWildfire Threatens NASA’s Deep Space Network in Spain
A wildfire near Madrid has damaged the Madrid Deep Space Communications Complex, threatening NASA’s ability to communicate with its distant spacecraft. The extent of the damage to the facility is not yet known.
» readJaeger-LeCoultre’s Atmos Clock Harnesses Tiny Temperature Changes for Nearly Perpetual Motion
The Atmos clock, created by Jaeger-LeCoultre, is powered by minute temperature fluctuations rather than manual winding, using a sealed pressure can filled with ethyl chloride to generate energy.
» readNanoleaf Launches Smart LED Monitor Stand With Ergonomic and Lighting Features
The Smart LED Monitor Stand, a multi-purpose desktop accessory from Nanoleaf, has been revealed to improve ergonomics while adding adjustable LED lighting and storage space for accessories.
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