Pan is a figure from Greek mythology who was originally a pastoral god from Arcadia. He was believed to dwell in the mountains and forests of Greece and was considered the patron of shepherds. https://t.co/5ZjvNKxJqs
The classic vampire novel Dracula drew inspiration from a ruthless leader centuries earlier—Vlad III of Walachia, or as he is better known, Vlad the Impaler https://t.co/O8JsIUEc2I
If a young white shark bites a human unprovoked, it was probably an eyesight-related mistake. (A shark did not write this tweet.) https://t.co/Bx4u42cpqL
Stunning breakout far above all previously measured values to set a new national temperature record for Canada of 49.6 °C (121 °F).
This heatwave has reached further above historical means than any other summer heatwave previously recorded anywhere in North America.
Meet the Great Gray Owl! Its bulky plumage helps to keep it warm in its habitat of boreal forests along the northernmost stretches of the Rocky Mountains. During the winter, it eats as many as seven small mammals a day to keep itself fueled!
When I trained for my first spaceflight, I spent a lot of time in Russia and at the Baikonur cosmodrome. Yuri was everywhere! #InternationalDayofHumanSpaceflight!
Le train à #hydrogène va démarrer en #France avec la signature d'un contrat pour 12 rames destinées à quatre régions pionnières, les premiers essais étant prévus fin 2023.
Les premiers trains à hydrogène français bientôt sur les rails https://t.co/wkMz9EWWth par @JeanLiou#AFP
A car-to-car test between a 2015 Nissan Tsuru and a 2016 Nissan Versa. Travelling at 64 km/h the test highlights the significant differences in safety standards between these two baseline models sold by the same manufacturer in different markets [video: https://t.co/2rRbk4GI5p]
This couple of sea urchins was discovered by a research vessel near New Caledonia at a depth of 1000 ft and photographed by Steve Jurvetson. They show us how fractals are everywhere, in the geometry of nature https://t.co/ZJg50FFJ5j [source: https://t.co/2FSdwSPkfb]
Astronauts onboard the International Space Station shot these photographs of the Himalayas, the Tibetan Plateau, and the Indo-Gangetic plain [photos, read more. https://t.co/WgoaZGD29l]
This week I’ve been doing lots of health checkouts, getting ready to get to work. I’ve checked many tasks off my list, including instrument tests, imaging, and getting my arm moving. Warming up for a marathon of science.