How 100 Years Of Dog Breeding Changed These Popular Breeds.

Faience Star Amulet

Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep III, ca. 1390–1353 B.C. 

Excavated at the Palace of Amenhotep III, Malqata, Thebes, Upper Egypt, MMA excavations, 1911–12.   H. 1.7 cm (11/16 in)

 Source: Met Museum 

Good News: Soil Could Be a Much Larger Carbon Sink Than We Hoped

Soil minerals just a little way underground could act as a huge carbon sink to help balance out the dangerous levels of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere, according to new research.

If we can tap into its potential to suck even more carbon pollution out of the air, it would be a massive advantage.

Ban on US Import of Elephant Trophies Remains, For Now

On Friday, President Trump tweeted that he was putting the decision to reverse a ban on elephant trophy imports "on hold," pending a review of "all conservation facts."

President Trump tweeted that he was putting that decision “on hold,” pending a review of “all conservation facts.”

NASA released a simulation of all 2017s Hurricanes -

A Helium-Resistant Material Could Finally Usher in The Age of Nuclear Fusion

"We were blown away by what we saw."

A collaboration of engineers and researchers has found a way to prevent helium, a byproduct of the fusion reaction, from weakening nuclear fusion reactors.

The secret is in building the reactors using nanocomposite solids that create channels through which the helium can escape.

Researchers from Texas A&M University, working with a team from the Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico, have tested a new method for creating the materials used in nuclear fusion reactors and found that it could eliminate one of the obstacles preventing humanity from harnessing the power of fusion energy.

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Jimmy Kimmel sends a message to the Anti-Vaccine movement.

He invited some real medical professionals to address the issue of the anti-vaccine movement, watch the full clip here.

Happy birthday to Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary! This Southern California sanctuary protects an area with remarkable biodiversity: here, you’ll find deep sea corals, lush kelp forests, and more.

I did not know that either. That is one HUGE sea turtle.