Giant 165 Foot Crater Found On Siberia’s Arctic Tundra

A giant crater has been discovered on Siberia’s Arctic tundra, with scientists saying the 165 foot deep hole was formed through an explosion that hurled soil and ice hundreds of feet from the epicenter. https://www.newsweek.com/siberia-crater-methane-explosion-arctic-1528881 (Photo courtesy of Daily Mail)

Thick Clumps Of Bacteria Can Survive For Years In Vacuum Of Space

A hardy species of bacteria can survive the harsh conditions of space for prolonged periods, but only after forming a thick, congealed clump, according to new research. https://gizmodo.com/thick-clumps-of-bacteria-can-survive-for-years-in-the-v-1844842842 (Photo courtesy of JAXA/NASA)

How Animals Reproduce Without Mating

Parthenogenesis explains how animals have virgin births. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/reference/parthenogenesis-how-animals-have-virgin-births/ (Photo courtesy of findingDulcinea)

Rare Megamouth Shark Sitting In Block Of Ice At Smithsonian

A rare giant shark, megamouth, sits in block of ice at the Smithsonian, allowing researchers to unravel clues about its evolution. https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/11/us/megamouth-shark-smithsonian-trnd-scn/index.html (Photo courtesy of Pinterest)