'Total solar eclipse in North America April 8, 2024' ..... https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/total-solar-eclipse-april8-24/

This article is so intriguing. Loved the videos, too! How has your accent developed, & why has it changed? (I only wish they'd done one on the North Midlands!)

'A Brief History of the United States’ Accents and Dialects' .... https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/a-brief-history-of-the-united-states-accents-and-dialects-180983591/

'Can beavers revitalize California’s mountains and meadows?' .....

https://earthsky.org/earth/beavers-translocation-california-mountains-meadows-ecosystem/

This gets a little bit technical, but I feel it's an important article for anyone concerned about cancer (which includes most of us, I think 😉) It talks about Breast Cancer cells, but I can't help but think it may apply to other forms of cancer as well.

'Energy-starved breast cancer cells consume their surroundings for fuel, research suggests' ...... https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-01-energy-starved-breast-cancer-cells.html

I love Archaeology, Mysteries, some aspects of History, Nature, & this article covers all of those topics and more!
Enjoy!!

‘Unsolvable’ Code Hidden in Antique Dress Pocket Is Finally Cracked' .....

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/unsolvable-code-hidden-in-antique-dress-pocket-is-finally-cracked-180983550/

I've just read a very interesting article - wanted to share it here. It's a couple weeks old, so please forgive me if you've already seen this. ;)

'The Surprising Possibilities of See-Through Wood' .....

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/the-surprising-possibilities-of-see-through-wood-180983471/

My daughter just shared this w/ me. I'm in tears, happy tears! It's **Marvelous** beyond words!! You MUST watch, trust me!
Many thanks to this whole cast, w/ all my heart!

#LordOfTheRings #Reunion #Iconic

One Zoom to Rule Them All | Reunited Apart LORD OF THE RINGS Edition https://youtu.be/l_U0S6x_kCs

I was thrilled to see this, just as much as when the wolves in Yellowstone were reintroduced!! I know how controversial this program is, but I'm on the side of the Wolves & the States which recognize their beneficial contributions to the environment. Thanks #Oregon and #Colorado !!

'What it looked like as Colorado wildlife officials released 5 Oregon wolves in Grand County' ...... https://coloradosun.com/2023/12/18/colorado-wolf-reintroduction-grand-county/

I've just found this in my inbox, from the Smithsonian. It's fascinating, and very rare!! Thought I'd share it with you all, so....

'This ‘Extremely Rare’ Bird Is Half Female, Half Male'

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/this-extremely-rare-bird-is-half-female-half-male-180983442/

'AI: EU agrees landmark deal on regulation of artificial intelligence' .....

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-67668469

'Oldest known wild bird, Wisdom, is back!' .....

https://earthsky.org/earth/oldest-known-wild-bird-wisdom-albatross/

'Could a giant void explain the universe’s expansion?' ....

I thought this was very interesting, read it to my husband (who's much more knowledgeable regarding physics & astronomy) and he agreed with me. Thought I'd share it here as well. What do you all think?

https://earthsky.org/space/do-we-live-in-a-giant-void-universe-expanion-cosmology-standard-model/

'Astronomers spot 1st giant stream of stars between galaxies' .....!!

https://earthsky.org/space/1st-giant-stream-of-stars-between-galaxies-giant-coma-stream/