Oh, say can you see ... this giant American flag made from LEGOs? It should be pretty easy to spot because it’s the largest of its kind, constructed from over 100,000 LEGO bricks. … [Read more...]
A Satellite’s First Look at Earth Has a Stunning Photo of the Sahara
Sentinel-2A conducted its first ever scan of Earth on June 27th. The result was this gorgeous image of the Sahara in central Algeria, showing a glorious terrain of rocks and sand. … [Read more...]
New Ebola Cases Spread Fear as Officials Race to Halt Outbreak
Confirmation of new Ebola infections in Liberia this week have brought back fears that another outbreak could run rampant in the West African country, but experts caution that the government and aid organizations are far more prepared now to stop the spread of the deadly virus. … [Read more...]
Teen Bitten by Shark Off Isle of Palms, South Carolina
A teenage boy was bitten by a shark in Isle of Palms, South Carolina -- the latest in a string of incidents has made headlines in recent weeks. According to Isle of Palms Fire Chief Ann Graham, the boy was bitten on his leg Tuesday evening after 6 p.m. and suffered non life-threatening injuries. … [Read more...]
NASA Proves Mars Isn’t Just One Big Desert
If you’ve spent any time looking at the average satellite image of Mars, you’d be forgiven for concluding that our nearest planetary neighbor is actually just one gigantic sandy wasteland. But as this close-up image of the Aureum Chaos proves, Martians don’t just hide in the sand. … [Read more...]
An Overlooked Hero of Navy SEALs’ Operation Red Wings
When Ed and Suzanne Kristensen first heard about a Chinook helicopter being shot down in eastern Afghanistan on June 28, 2005, at first they feared for their Navy SEAL son Erik, who was deployed there at the time, but were reassured by a Navy friend that he likely wouldn't have been aboard. … [Read more...]
Drivers Sue Over Thousands in Unpaid Tolls
A group of drivers have filed a class-action lawsuit in Virginia to recover thousands of dollars in penalties for unpaid toll fees. The lawsuit alleges that Transurban, an Australian company operating E-ZPass lanes on two major highways in Virginia, levied thousands of dollars in penalties against some drivers. … [Read more...]
Your Member of Congress Could Be A Taylor Swift Fan
Nothing brings Congress together like Taylor Swift. Members are holding at least 19 fundraisers around the pop star's two Washington D.C. concerts in mid-July, according to the Sunlight Foundation, which tracks political fundraising. … [Read more...]