Fat-tailed Sheep

 🍑Fat-tailed Sheep 🐑🐏🍑

​Fat-tailed sheep are one of the oldest sheep in the world. As their name suggests, these sheep have a large amount of fat stored in their tails. 🐪 This tail can sometimes make up up to 15% of the sheep's total weight. Just as camels, which are usually found in dry areas such as the desert, have a "hump" to store fat on their bodies, fat-tailed sheep use this special tail to store water and energy. 💧⚡ Therefore, they can survive when food is scarce. 🍽

​These sheep have an extraordinary ability to survive in extreme climates. ❄☀ They can live even in places with extreme heat or cold. Because of this, they are a very important animal for farmers in dry areas such as Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. 🏜👨‍🌾 They have lived with humans for thousands of years.  🏛

​ Fat-tailed sheep are raised primarily for their meat, fat, and milk. 🥛 The fat collected in their tails can add a special flavor to curries and other dishes. 🍲🌶 They are a staple in many Central Asian and North African dishes. 🥘 Their milk is also very rich in fat, making them ideal for making cheese, yogurt, and butter. 🧀🍨🧈

​These sheep have excellent disease resistance. 💪🩺 And since they do not require special care, they are very easy for farmers to raise. 🚜 Therefore, they are an economically viable animal. 💰 Their population is still very large, and they have a special place in many cultures around the world.

Pooya Raimondi

 🌿 Pooya Raimondi: Queen of the Andes 🌿

​The Pooya Raimondi is not only the largest bromeliad in the world, but also one of the rarest plants on Earth. Known by its nickname "Queen of the Andes", it grows naturally in the Andes mountains of Peru 🇵🇪 and Bolivia 🇧🇴 at altitudes of 🏔 3,000 to 4,800 meters. This giant plant can reach a height of 🌸 about 15 meters when it flowers. It usually grows to a height of 8 to 10 meters. The stem, which is 4 meters high and 60 centimeters wide, is surrounded by sharp leaves up to one meter long. 🌱

🌸 A single-flowering life 🌸

​The biggest feature of Pooya Raimondi is its monocarpic life cycle, meaning it flowers only once in its lifetime.  After 80 to 150 years of growth, ⏳ a flowering season lasting 3 to 4 months takes place. 🎉 During this time, thousands of creamy-white flowers bloom. When the flowering period ends, millions of seeds 🌬 are blown away by the wind, and the plant dies, completing its life's mission. 🌿

⚠ An endangered wonder ⚠

​Such a wonder plant is facing major threats today. It has been included in the IUCN Red List due to habitat destruction and 🌍 human interference... ✨

Dominican Amber

 🕰 Dominican Amber: Nature's Time Capsule

A praying mantis that lived 30 million years ago, during the Oligocene epoch, has been found 🐞 perfectly preserved inside Dominican amber.  This Dominican amber, a fossilized piece of wood, is “crystal-like in appearance. This feature allows the details of the creatures trapped inside to be clearly seen 🔎

Surprisingly, this ancient mantis bears a striking resemblance to modern mantis. It is a perfect example of how some species have not changed significantly over millions of years. 💡 The mantis’ tiny body, head, and legs were clearly visible through the clear amber shell. 💰 In 2016, this extremely rare fossil was sold at auction for $6,000. This discovery is clear evidence that nature can survive the passage of time and preserve some species intact 🌿. It reveals the resilience and survival of nature.

Sombrero Galaxy (Messier 104)

 An early image of the Sombrero Galaxy (Messier 104) !

This is an early image of the Sombrero Galaxy (Messier 104), taken at the Mount Wilson Observatory.

There are reasons to believe that this is true.

Importance of Mount Wilson:

In the early 20th century, the Mount Wilson Observatory, especially its 100-inch Hooker Telescope, was at the forefront of astronomical observations. Edwin Hubble used the same telescope to make revolutionary discoveries about other galaxies and the expansion of the universe.

Period of discoveries:

In the 1920s, astronomers debated whether 'spiral nebulae' like M104 were actually within our Milky Way galaxy or separate 'island universes'. Images with clear structure were crucial in confirming that they were separate galaxies.  1929 was a pivotal year in this era of discovery.

Age of the image: The dull, black-and-white color of this image is consistent with the photographic technology of the time. Astronomers of the time had to keep glass plates exposed to the sky all night to capture enough light from distant objects.

Although images taken by the Hubble Space Telescope and the James Webb Space Telescope are clearer than this, this 1929 image represents a major advance in human understanding of the universe. It is one of the first clear images to show where humanity fits into a vast universe that includes many other galaxies.

Underwater spider- Diving Bell Spider

 The amazing world of underwater! 💧🕸

​We have heard of spiders that weave webs only in the air. But there is a spider that creates its own world underwater. 🕷✨

This amazing creature, known as the diving bell spider, builds a tent by weaving silk webs on underwater plants and collecting air bubbles. 🪢💨

This bubble full of oxygen is its home and safe haven. 🏠💧 It carries out its life even in the cold environment of water with the help of this air chamber.

​All the activities of the spider take place inside this delicate bubble. 🕷⚡ It hunts, rests, and raises its young inside this tent. This extraordinary ability is what sets this spider apart from others. 🌊💫 No other spider in the world lives completely underwater. It is able to breathe with the help of its web.  🌿💨

According to scientists, this bubble not only stores air, but also allows the spider to exchange gases with water, allowing it to survive underwater for days. 🧪🔬

This amazing art of survival in nature reminds us that every living thing can build homes, even in new worlds.

Carmat Artificial Heart

 For a biological heart. Medicine as a relief for those waiting"

France is a European country that is one step ahead in heart surgery 

France is a country that is one step ahead in the world in making valuable contributions to the field of medicine by making many innovative achievements...

One of the most recent valuable contributions to the world of medicine was the Carmat artificial heart invented by France. What they

released was big news...

A significant device that could change the future of transplants. Made with aerospace-grade sensors and biocompatible materials, it mimics the natural rhythm of the human heart and automatically adapts to the body's needs in real time.

This Carmat artificial heart, which has been successfully tested on patients, is unlike traditional transplants, this heart does not rely on a human donor. It is powered by external batteries and gives patients mobility, independence, and a real chance for long-term survival. Clinical trials have already shown that it can sustain patients for months to years, 

The medical community is confident that the arrival of this invention will bring great relief to those waiting for a biological heart, as waiting lists and a shortage of donors are no longer obstacles to life-saving treatment.

Tanggula Railway Station

 Tanggula Railway Station is the highest railway station in the world. Located at an altitude of 5068 meters above sea level, it is the highest railway station on Earth.

Tanggula Station, which opened in 2006 as part of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway, is more than just a stopover. It is located in the Tanggula Mountains of Tibet, where oxygen levels are low, temperatures plummet, and snow is constantly falling. China has built this magnificent railway structure on the world's most difficult plateau, overcoming all odds. The 1956-kilometer-long line stretches from Xining, a city in the Chinese province of Qinghai, to Lhasa, the capital of Tibet.

A station without passengers

Tanggula Station is eerily quiet. It was designed as a technical stop rather than a hub for passengers.  That means there are no crowds, crowded platforms, or people waiting for trains. This deserted and isolated station stands as a silent sentinel amidst snow-capped peaks and vast, windswept grasslands. It is this isolation that fills its visitors with awe.

Although passengers cannot get off here, the Qinghai-Tibet Railway ensures that they do not miss out on this view. As the train passes Tangkula, the vast expanse of the Tibetan Plateau and its majestic mountain ranges can be seen through the panoramic windows.

To make the journey more comfortable,

the trains are equipped with oxygen systems that help passengers adapt to the high-altitude climate. The result is a comfortable and unforgettable journey through one of the harshest landscapes on Earth.

 This project, which has survived extreme cold and oxygen deprivation, is a perfect example of how innovation can pave the way through the harshest terrain. Even if no one ever sets foot on this deserted platform, Tanggula Station will remain indelible in the history of travel.

3I/ATLAS: A rare comet

C/2019 Q4 (ATLAS) is an unusual comet discovered in December 2019. It is also commonly referred to as 3I/ATLAS. What makes it special is that it appeared to be increasing in brightness very quickly at the time of its discovery. This phenomenon was very different from other comets.

On December 28, 2019, the comet was first identified by the Asteroid Terrestrial-Impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) survey project. Scientists believe that its orbit may be part of a large comet that passed close to Earth about 5,000 years ago.

At the time of its discovery, scientists expected that it would become bright enough to be seen with the naked eye from Earth.  But in April 2020, it dimmed and then broke up into several pieces. This was a great disappointment for scientists. 

Observing the breakup of Comet 3I/ATLAS has given scientists a golden opportunity to learn more about the structure and evolution of comets. It has helped to gather more information about how the center of a comet breaks up when it is weakened by solar heat. 

The comet also shares an orbit similar to that of Comet Hale-Bopp. This suggests that 3I/ATLAS may have originated from the same epicenter as Comet Hale-Bopp.

Man-faced stink bug

 Man-faced stink bug 🐞

The man-faced stink bug, scientifically known as Catacanthus incarnatus 🪲, is a species of insect in the family Pentatomidae. It is named for the human-like appearance of its outer surface. It belongs to the genus Catacanthus, which means "downward-pointing spines" 🌿.  Insects of this genus can be found in countries such as Madagascar 🌍, India 🇮🇳, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰, Myanmar 🇲🇲, Thailand 🇹🇭, China 🇨🇳, Indonesia 🇮🇩, Malaysia 🇲🇾, Philippines 🇵🇭, Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬, New Caledonia 🇳🇨, Japan 🇯🇵, and South Korea 🇰🇷. These visually attractive creatures 🐜 are common in forests and natural habitats. This insect is also an example that helps you get to know nature 🌳 and its creatures 🦎.