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technology6 days ago•69 min saved

Glass-powered data archive: Microsoft fiction? no, 10,000-year storage via laser writing

Microsoft researchers have demonstrated embedding about 4.8 TB of data into ordinary borosilicate glass using laser-written voxels, with data longevity exceeding 10,000 years. The work, part of Project Silica, uses birefringent and phase-voxel techniques to write/read data, significantly improving archival storage prospects, though writing speeds are far slower than hard drives or SSDs and cost/media availability remain barriers to commercialization.

via Live Science|

#data-durability #glass-data-storage #microsoft

nature10 days ago•1 min saved

Air-bubble armor lets alkali fly survive California's caustic Mono Lake

A BBC Wildlife feature explains how the alkali fly survives the toxic, salty waters of California's Mono Lake by living mostly underwater inside an air bubble, aided by a waxy, water-repellent cuticle; only its eyes touch the liquid, and it feeds on algae with grappling-hook claws, effectively wearing a natural armor for an extreme environment.

via BBC Wildlife Magazine|

#adaptation #alkali-fly #extremophiles

weather11 days ago•1 min saved

Spring Signals Quietly Bloom as New England Warms, Not on a Calendar

Meteorologist Dave Epstein reminds readers that spring arrives gradually in New England, with subtle signs like warmer days, robins, and early blooms offering cues beyond calendar dates.

via The Boston Globe|

#nature #robins #seasons

nature19 days ago•2 min saved

Earth's Giants: A Photo Tour of the World's Monumental Trees

A photo gallery spotlights the world’s most monumental trees, from the ancient, 5,000-year-old giants and the largest-volume General Sherman to towering redwoods, iconic baobabs, banyans, and other colossal specimens across continents, celebrating extreme size, age, and remarkable adaptations.

via BBC Wildlife Magazine|

#biodiversity #landmarks #nature

wildlife19 days ago•8 min saved

Cuddly sloths, frozen iguanas and a plump seal top this week's wildlife photos

A global wildlife photo roundup this week features a mother and baby sloth in Costa Rica, iguanas immobilized by cold in Florida, a rescued hedgehog, and a variety of other standout moments from polar bears and finches to manatees, highlighting wildlife resilience and the power of nature photography.

via The Guardian|

#animals #conservation #nature

nature20 days ago•7 min saved

Cauliflower Coral Crown: A Mind-Bending Win for Close-Up Photographer of the Year

Australian photographer Ross Gudgeon won the grand prize at the Close-Up Photographer of the Year with an extreme close-up of a cauliflower-soft coral in Indonesia’s Lembeh Strait, captured using an underwater probe lens; the 7th edition drew over 12,000 entries from 63 countries across multiple macro and micro categories, highlighting tiny wonders from mayflies and stingless bees to moths and frogs in vivid, intimate detail.

via Gizmodo|

#awards #close-up-photography #coral

nature25 days ago•35 min saved

Protective Moose Stops Bear Cub’s Attempted Prey on Calf

A viral wildlife clip shows a bear cub attempting to attack a moose calf in Alaska, but a protective 800-pound mother moose charges in and drives the cub away, rescuing her calf; experts note black bears prey on moose calves in some areas, and remind viewers to keep distance from moose mothers in the wild.

via Yahoo Lifestyle Singapore|

#alaska-wildlife #bear-cubs #moose-calves

travel28 days ago•15 min saved

Rails to Trails: Alberta’s 109km Rocky to Nordegg Opens a Quiet Rockies Route

A brand-new 109km Rocky to Nordegg Rail Trail in Alberta repurposes the old Canadian Northern Railway line from Nordegg to Rocky Mountain House into a year-round, multi-use route that threads boreal forests, wetlands, and historic coal-country sites, with over 50km completed and the Taunton Trestle Bridge as a highlight, offering a quieter, slower way to experience the Rockies beyond Banff and Jasper for hikers, cyclists, skiers, paddlers and campers.

via BBC|

#canada #history #nature

science1 month ago•9 min saved

Webb Reveals Young Black Holes Behind Red Dots

New analysis of James Webb Space Telescope images shows the universe’s “little red dots” are not distant galaxies but young, enshrouded black holes (up to ~10 million solar masses) rapidly accreting gas in dense cocoons. The heat from infalling material glows through the cocoon, producing the red hue. Hundreds have been identified, offering clues to how supermassive black holes could form within the first 700 million years after the Big Bang. The findings, published in Nature on Jan 14, 2026 by the Cosmic Dawn Centre at the University of Copenhagen, describe these “messy eaters” that grow quickly while pushing away much of the incoming gas.

via SciTechDaily|

#black-holes #cosmic-dawn #early-universe

photography1 month ago•6 min saved

Chilled swims and sunlit lupins: readers’ photo showcase

Guardian’s Readers' Best Photographs gallery curates reader-submitted images from around the world, featuring wintry swims, sunsets, and vibrant lupins, and inviting more contributions.

via The Guardian|

#gallery #nature #photography

nature1 month ago•7 min saved

Bees Turn Up the Heat to Roast the Giant Hornet

BBC Wildlife explains how Japanese honeybees defend against the largest hornet by luring it into the hive and rapidly heating the surrounding air to about 46°C, roasting the intruder in a cooperative defense honed over millions of years on Honshu.

via BBC Wildlife Magazine|

#beekeeping #coevolution #heat-based-defense

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Scotland in Photos: A Visual Journey Across the Country

The article showcases a collection of photographs submitted by readers capturing Scotland's winter scenery, including snowy landscapes, wildlife, and festive scenes, taken between January 2 and 9, 2026.

via BBC|

#nature #photography #scotland

royalty1 month ago•2 min saved

Kate Middleton Celebrates 44th Birthday Reflecting on Healing and Nature

On her 44th birthday, Princess Catherine shared a personal video emphasizing the healing power of nature and its role in mental and physical well-being, especially following her recovery from cancer, while also highlighting the importance of kindness and compassion in healthcare.

via BBC|

#birthday #healing #mental-health

environment1 month ago•1 min saved

North London's Bat Woman Describes Otherworldly Encounters

Cindy Blaney, a senior ranger and bat expert in Highgate Wood, North London, shares her passion for bats through night walks and surveys, highlighting their often-misunderstood role in the ecosystem and her efforts to study and protect them.

via The New York Times|

#bats #conservation #environment

nature1 month ago•3 min saved

Spotted Lake: Canada's Colorful, Smelly Brine Pool Wonder

Spotted Lake in British Columbia is a mineral-rich soda lake known for its colorful, circular brine pools and cultural significance to the Okanagan Nation, with unique mineral crusts visible in summer and a history of mineral extraction for wartime use.

via Live Science|

#british-columbia #indigenous-culture #mineral-rich