The Long-Eared Jerboa: The Tiny Rodent with the World’s Largest Ears When it comes to animals with big ears, most people immediately think of elephants. But while the African elephant holds the title for the largest ears in absolute terms,a tiny rodent from the deserts of China and Mongolia steals the spotlight when it comes … Read more
A young boy’s chance discovery on a British beach has captivated archaeologists and the public alike. Nine-year-old Ben, from West Sussex, England, unearthed a 50,000-year-old hand axe while playing on Shoreham Beach. The remarkable find, initially kept as a treasured possession in Ben’s room for three years, has now found its rightful place in a … Read more
Living Fossils: Ancient Creatures That Defied Time Table of Contents Living Fossils: Ancient Creatures That Defied Time Ancient Survivors: Three Remarkable Examples Crocodiles: Masters of Survival Horseshoe Crabs: Ancient Arthropods Cedarwood Wasps: A Tiny Titan of Time Rediscovering the Past: Living Fossils That Defy extinction the Coelacanth: A Deep-Sea Enigma Other Notable Living Fossils Coelacanths: … Read more
Hong Kong’s Medical Museum has found a unique way to make anatomy fun and accessible: organ-shaped keychains. These quirky souvenirs, reminiscent of the popular plush toys from Jellycat, have become a sensation, frequently enough selling out quickly and requiring restocking. The museum offers over 60 keychain designs,each representing a different organ,from hearts and livers to … Read more
Brazil Unveils striking New Contemporary Art Museum São Paulo, Brazil has welcomed a stunning new addition to its vibrant cultural landscape: the Pina Contemporânea Museum. Designed by the renowned architectural firm Arquitetos Associados, this architectural gem is poised to become a major destination for art enthusiasts and architecture aficionados alike. “The museum’s design is a … Read more
Pictures of the Augsburg Railway Park. The second edition of the LOKLIVE career information and training fair, which took place on Sunday in the Augsburg railway park, was a great success. More than 600 visitors found their way to the rail park to find out about job opportunities and career paths in the rail transport … Read more
The Diocese of Limburg mourns the loss of Dr. Matthias Theodor Kloft. The priest, scientist, head of the diocesan museum, diocesan curator and representative of relics for the Diocese of Limburg died suddenly and unexpectedly in Frankfurt am Main on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Matthias Theodor Kloft was born on September 5, 1959 in Bonn. … Read more
ACRI Photos. This year’s InnoTrans trade fair, which took place a few days ago in Berlin, ended with an outstanding success for the Czech railway industry. More than 30 members of the Czech Railway Industry Association (Asociace podniků českého železničního průmyslu, ACRI) exhibited their products and cutting-edge technologies. In addition to new business deals, Czech … Read more
Documentary film evenings for the exhibition “Glückauf -Film ab! Cinema and film history of the Ruhr area” starts on October 1st, 2024 Film cameras have been aimed at the Ruhr area for almost 130 years – initially only during imperial visits and disasters, later primarily at the industrial backdrop, which is spectacular, especially for outsiders. … Read more
Photo VDV. After a three-year development phase, the new mobility network education (“MoNet Education”) – the platform for exchange, networking, further training and knowledge in public transport – was presented at the 3rd VDV Education Conference. “The platform comes at the right time. Because not only the world of work is changing rapidly, but also … Read more