The apocalyptic time that wiped out the dinosaurs has been reconstructed by scientists in unprecedented detail. They found tiny droplets of sulfuric acid formed high up in the air after the well-known impact of a large asteroid 66 million years ago, blocking the sunlight for several years. They say this 'big chill' had far more catastrophic effects that first though, even mixing oceans and killing off sea life. The animation shows global annual mean surface air temperature dropped by at least 26C, and annual average temperature was below freezing point for about 3 years.
Stunning pictures of the rare phenomenon were captured over Alberta and Ontario in Canada after temperatures plunged to as low as minus 18 causing moisture in the air to freeze.
Stunning pictures of the rare phenomenon were captured over Alberta and Ontario in Canada after temperatures plunged to as low as minus 18 causing moisture in the air to freeze.
Move over James Bond: A civilian pilot is being trained on the world's first commercially available jetpack
JetPack Aviation has selected Mischa Pollack (pictured inset), a video blogger from Los Angeles, to be the first civilian trained how to fly the commercially available jetpack. Mr Pollack will learn the ropes at Jetpack Aviation's tethered training facility in Southern California, although it is unclear when his training will begin.
The terrifying moment a rattlesnake attacks a rat is captured in slow-motion for the first time
Researchers from the University of California, Riverside, used 3D-cameras to study the antagonistic predator-prey system between the rattlesnake and kangaroo rat. They captured footage of Mohave rattlesnakes striking in the middle of the night under infrared lighting in New Mexico.
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- The MEGASHARK died out because it was a picky eater: Researchers say megalodon was unable to change its diet after its favourite whales died out
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Stunning pictures of the rare phenomenon were captured over Alberta and Ontario in Canada after temperatures plunged to as low as minus 18 causing moisture in the air to freeze. The frozen air then reflects artificial light coming from street lights, neon signs and even homes to create the bright colours. And unlike the natural northern lights, light pillars can be partly man-made and there are no magnetic fields involved.
Incredible images reveal how eruptions from Alaska's Bogoslof volcano have transformed the island in just two decades
Satellite images taken 19 years apart have revealed a massive crater created by the Bogoslof volcano in Alaska, that has taken out about a third of the island's landmass. The island has also added roughly 57,000 square meters of new land, thanks to huge amounts of lava and ash pouring from the active stratovolcano. The island has changed dramatically in just two decades. Points A-D are the same place in both photos. A is Castle Rock, B shows 1927 lava deposits, C shows 1992 lava and D is Fire Island. View is roughly North and the distance from A to C is around 820 metres (0.5 miles)
That really IS an an off-road motorcycle: Bizarre bike has skis and tank tracks to ride across everything from snow to sand
NEW Christini unveiled its most extreme bike yet – a mash up between a snow mobile and motorcycle. Called II-Track Snow Bike, the bike is equip with a front ski and rear tank-like tracks to tackle wintry terrain. The front track system will enable the already versatile Christini AWD Motorcycle to be used as a year round treads and for both recreational and military purposes.
Nintendo Switch is unveiled: Shape-shifting console will go on sale March 3, but its high price leaves fans cold
Nintendo has finally revealed details of its upcoming. millennial-angled Switch device. The console will go on sale on March 3, at a cost of £279.99 in the UK and $299.99 in the US. The device, which alternates between a home and mobile gaming system, is an effort by the Japanese firm to regain lost ground. After first being unveiled at the end of last year, Nintendo revealed full details about the Switch today in Japan, as well as the announcement of a new online gaming network.
What Earth will look like in 250 million years: Simulations show new MEGACONTINENT called Amasia in unprecedented detail
Researchers have found that a new megacontinent - Amasia - will form in the next 250 million years. North and South America will crunch together, with the Caribbean Sea and Arctic Ocean disappearing, while Asia will join the Americas, according to research by Yale University researchers and Japan's Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology. This will happen because of the movement of the earth's tectonic plates - the enormous plates of the earth's crust that have drifted together and apart over hundreds and millions of years.
The incredible 'mad max' journey across Antarctica: Stunning satellite image reveals gruelling trek to resupply Earth's most remote research station
It is an stunning image that shows the struggle of scientists undertaking research in one of the most remote labs on the planet. It shows a gruelling 10 day traverse to reach Concordia, a giant two towered research station in Antarctica. Pulled by heavy-duty tractors, the caravans carry up to 300 tonnes of fuel, food and heavy equipment in 300 m-long convoys organised by France’s IPEV polar institute.
Revealed: The elusive ruby seadragon is caught on camera in the wild for the first time
The rare species, that was discovered in 2015 from museum collections, was caught on camera by marine biologists from Scripps Oceanography in San Diego off the south coast of Western Australia.. Footage was taken using a low-light camera to reveal the bright red colour and surprising appearance of the mysterious animal.
Is this the way to end the carnage on our roads? Company says its new spray will save thousands of cyclists and joggers on dark nights
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Planet Nine could be a 'rogue world' captured from another solar system
It has captured the imagination of astronomers and sci-fi fans alike - and could turn out to be a real rogue world. Dubbed Planet Nine, the elusive world is believed by many to be responsible for the strange shaped orbits of objects in the outer realms of the solar system, but it is yet to be seen. Now, a new theory claims it could be even odder than first thought.
Is this finally proof that Nessie exists? Seven new unexplained images of SOMETHING floating in Loch Ness emerged in 2016
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China's secret 'humpback' stealth nuclear sub surfaces with missiles that could reach ANYWHERE in the US
New photos of China's latest secret stealth submarine have emerged - and it is believed could soon carry missiles powerful enough to reach America. The 'Jin' Type 094A has a large 'hump' concealing 12 submarine-launched ballistic missiles known as 'big waves', with a range of over 11,000km (inset). It is believed the secret sub has been given a major overhaul since it was last spotted.
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