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Nothing can compare to the peace found in nature. This same peace can be found in our own backyards, of course, but few places can compete with the national parks in the United States. There are 63 in total, with Yellow Stone being the very first one. While most of it can be found in Wyoming, some parts are in Montana and Idaho. In other words, this is one massive park! Still, one of the most popular spots has to be Old Faithful. This geyser was given its name for a reason. Unlike most other geysers, this one’s eruptions are rather predictable. In fact, it erupts about every 90 minutes (with variations from 50 to 127 minutes). When it does erupt, it lasts anywhere from a minute and a half to five minutes. It’s such a beautiful thing to experience in person, as a woman named Stephanie Seymore shares. But it wasn’t just Old Faithful that made Stephanie’s visit to Yellow Stone so unforgettable. While she was admiring the beautiful eruption, an unexpected visitor decided to join. The visitor? An adorable bison! The creature leisurely grazed nearby as the geyser erupted, creating the perfect picturesque moment. See for yourself in the viral video below! Woman Captures the Peacefulness of Nature With a Video of a Bison Grazing Near Old Faithful @seymoreoftheworldwithme Just a bison and a world famous geyser! Old Faithful Geyser, Yellowstone NP, Wyoming #oldfaithful #oldfaithfulgeyser #yellowstone #yellowstonenationalpark #yellowstonenps #Yellowstone #geyser #bison #bisonbisonbison #bisonbison #nationalparks #leavenotrace #yournationalparks #visittheusa ♬ original sound – Stephanie Seymore Sure, it would have been nice to see just about any animal near Old Faithful, but it’s extra special that it was a bison. For starters, it was officially made the national mammal of the U.S. in 2016. But there’s also the animal’s ties to Yellow Stone itself. According to the National Park Service, bison at Yellow Stone have continuously lived there since prehistoric times. That makes them pure descendants of early bison. In other words, they are entirely free of cattle genes. How cool is that!? “That’s the most American thing I’ve ever seen,” someone shares in the comment section of the video, another adding, “This is breathtaking.” You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post Picturesque Clip Captures The Iconic Bison Grazing Before A Steaming “Old Faithful” appeared first on InspireMore.

This Complete List Of John Mellencamp Albums And Songs presents the full discography of John Mellencamp’s studio albums. John Mellencamp was birn on October 7, 1951. He hails from the area of Seymour, Indiana. All these John Mellencamp albums are presented below in chronological order. We have also included all original release dates with each John Mellencamp album and all original album covers. Every John Mellencamp album listed below showcases the entire album tracklisting. Chestnut Street Incident Released 1976 Before John Mellencamp became one of America’s most celebrated heartland rockers, he entered the music scene under the moniker Johnny Cougar The post Complete List Of John Mellencamp Albums And Songs appeared first on ClassicRockHistory.com.

They facilitated the dispersal of our species across the globe for millennia, but how do ancient wayfinding techniques fare in the modern world?

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For decades cosmologists have wondered if the large-scale structure of the universe is a fractal: if it looks the same no matter the scale. And the answer is: no, not really. But in some ways, yes. Look, it’s complicated, writes www.universetoday.com. Our universe is unimaginably vast and contains somewhere around two trillion galaxies. These galaxies aren’t scattered around randomly, but are assembled into a series of ever-larger structures. There are the groups, containing at most a dozen galaxies are so. Then there are the clusters, which are home to a thousand galaxies and more. Above them are the superclusters, which twist and wind for millions of light-years. Is this the end of the story? In the mid 20th century Benoit Mandelbrot brought the concept of fractals into the mainstream. Mandelbrot didn’t invent the concept of fractals – mathematicians had been studying self-similar patterns for ages – but he did coin the word and usher in our modern study of the concept. The basic idea of a fractal is that you can use a single mathematical formula to define a structure at all scales. In other words, you can zoom in and out of a fractal and it still maintains the same shape. Fractals appear everywhere in nature, from the branches of a tree to the edges of a snowflake. And Mandelbrot himself wondered if the universe is a fractal. If as we zoom out we will see the same kinds of structures appearing again and again. And in a way, that’s what we see: a hierarchy of structures at ever-larger scales in the universe. But that hierarchy does come to an end. At a certain scale, roughly 300 million lightyears across, the cosmos becomes homogenous, meaning that there are no larger structures and the universe is (at that scale) roughly the same from place to place. The universe is definitely not a fractal, but parts of the cosmic web still have interesting fractal-like properties. For example, clumps of dark matter called “halos”, which host galaxies and their clusters, form nested structures and sub-structures, with halos holding sub-haloes, and sub-sub-halos inside those. Conversely, the voids of our universe aren’t entirely empty. They do contain a few, faint dwarf galaxies…and those few galaxies are arranged in a subtle, faint version of the cosmic web. In computer simulations, the sub-voids within that structure contain their own effervescent cosmic webs too. So while the universe as a whole isn’t a fractal, and Mandelbrot’s idea didn’t hold up, we can still find fractals almost everywhere we look. The post Could the Universe Be a Fractal? appeared first on Anomalien.com.

New research from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem uncovers a surprising link between Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) sightings and economic conditions in the U.S. Dr. Ohad Raveh and Dr. Nathan Goldstein developed innovative methods to measure public interest by analyzing UAP reports, finding “a surprising link between UAP sightings and macroeconomic conditions at the U.S.-county, state, and national levels.” Their study challenges traditional metrics for economic behavior, showing how UAP sightings align with financial trends, inform policy, and reveal public responses to economic disruptions, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Raveh, in an email to The Debrief, explained his motivation: “As a social scientist fascinated by the UAP phenomenon, I was disappointed by the grave scarcity of studies that examine the social aspects of it, especially as official reports… confirm that about 95-98 percent of UAP sightings have conventional explanations, thus suggesting that patterns of UAP sightings are rooted in human and social behavior. This inspired undertaking a deeper examination, pursuing an unconventional hypothesis which ties sky viewing to economic attention.” Key findings from data spanning over 20 years from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) reveal UAP sightings are more frequent in wealthier regions but increase during economic downturns. Raveh explains, “The counter-cyclicality on its own may point at various behaviors… when unemployment rises, for example, the extent of UAP sightings increase because people may have more time on their hands, or otherwise they may be affected by the mental stress involved with unemployment.” However, cross-sectional data show wealthier areas consistently report more sightings, aligning with patterns of economic attention. The study also highlights how COVID-19 lockdowns led to increased UAP reports, reflecting shifts in public attention. “Observing corresponding changes in UAP sightings via these quasi-natural experiments strengthens the hypothesized nexus between these sightings and public attention,” Raveh stated. Critics like Dr. Eric Haseltine question the causal relationship, attributing patterns to human reactions to uncertainty. Raveh acknowledges limitations but maintains that tracking UAP sightings offers valuable insights into public attention, which policymakers could use to understand and mitigate economic shocks. The study, “Looking up the sky: unidentified aerial phenomena and macroeconomic attention,” was published in Nature Humanities and Social Sciences Communications on December 18, 2024. The post New Research Shows Link Between UAP Sightings and Economic Conditions appeared first on Anomalien.com.

The iPhone has been part of our lives for quite some time now. Some people don't even know a world without this device. First launched in 2007, Apple is currently up to the iPhone 15 series. In 2025, we expect Apple to unveil the iPhone 17 series, with four new models (including a brand new one). After 17 years, there's a whole lot of story with this smartphone that changed mobile communications and even the world in general. Here's a chronological list of every smartphone model that Apple has ever released. The original iPhone Image source: Apple Inc. Launch date: June 29, 2007 With a 3.5-inch display, this multi-touch device had an interface different from everything people have ever used. It had 16GB of storage, featured a 2MP camera, and weighed just 135 grams. Combining a mobile phone with Safari and the iPod, this smartphone still lacked an App Store, Cut and Paste function, and would only rely on a 2G or Wi-Fi connection. This is where the revolution started. iPhone 3G Image source: Apple Inc. Launch date: July 11, 2008 The difference between this mobile phone and the original one was the introduction of 3G connectivity and the introduction of the App Store. With storage options ranging from 8GB to 16GB, this phone still featured a 2MP camera. Apple offered a design change with the iPhone 3G with a full-black back but still maintaining the 3.5-inch display and the classic home button. There was also a white version for the first time ever. iPhone 3GS – S is for Speed Image source: Apple Inc. Launch date: June 19, 2009 The iPhone 3Gs offered the first spec bump. It sold a million units in the first week of sale and offered a better processor, a 3MP camera with video recording capabilities, and up to 32GB of storage. iPhone 4 – the first redesign Image source: Apple Inc. Launch date: June 24, 2010 With the iPhone 4, Apple offered its first iPhone product redesign. While it still featured a 3.5-inch display, it got more squared with a stainless steel finish, a front-facing camera (with FaceTime support), a 5MP main lens, and, for the first time, Apple's custom chip, the A4. With the fourth iteration, Apple introduced its Retina display brand with a higher resolution. Last but not least, this iPhone had the first Apple gate, the antenna gate, in which users would have lower cellular coverage depending on how they would hold the smartphone. iPhone 4S - S is for Siri Image source: Apple Inc. Launch date: October 14, 2011 The last model introduced while Steve Jobs was still alive. It got a spec bump on the camera with an 8MP main lens, up to 64GB of storage, and a dual-core A5 chip. What made this device so important was the introduction of the virtual assistant Siri. At the time, Siri was way ahead of the competition and could answer almost anything you might need. Apple was also able to fix the antenna gate with this generation. iPhone 5 - the second redesign Image source: Apple Inc. Launch date: September 21, 2012 With the iPhone 5, Apple redesigned its phone once again. This time, with a 4-inch Retina display with a nearly 16:9 aspect ratio, the company offered 1GB of RAM, the A6 chip, LTE connectivity, and ditched the 30-pin cable for the Lightning port. That said, Apple still maintained an 8MP iSight camera and a 1.2MP FaceTime sensor. The company also offered up to 64GB of storage. iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S Image source: Apple Inc. Launch date: September 20, 2013 By the time Apple released the iPhone 5S, the company was offering a year of revolution and a year of evolution. With this model, the most impressive change was the addition of Touch ID. This way, you can unlock your cell phone with a biometrical sensor. Apple introduced the 64-bit A7 chip but maintained most of the features of the iPhone 5. One notable change was the addition of a gold color. Last but not least, Apple opted to launch a 5c – which the company wanted to call the "C" as colorful, but ultimately people called it cheap. It was made of plastic and was pretty much an iPhone 5 without any of the good parts of the smartphone. It offered up to 32GB of storage and the older A6 chip. At least, those looking to buy an Apple phone would find a better price in this smartphone, as the company discontinued the previous version. iPhone 6 and 6 Plus - Big and bigger Image source: Apple Inc. Launch date: September 19, 2014 After increasing the display size of the iPhone 5, Apple decided to tackle bigger screens one more time. The company bet on 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch options by launching two models at once. With up to 128GB of storage, Apple finally brought a main 12MP camera, 2GB of memory, and the A8 chip for this series. These models had rounded edges, so it would be easier to hold them. In addition, Apple created a tweak called reachability, in which you could double tap the home button so the display information would lower half the screen. iPhone 6s and 6s Plus Apple's iPhone 6s comes in a variety of colors. Image source: Apple Inc. Launch date: September 25, 2015 While the latest generation suffered from Apple's second gate, the bend gate, the company decided to add a 7000 series aluminum alloy to this smartphone. Since it was very thin and light, it could bend with some pressure on it. With this generation, Apple introduced the A9 chip, added the 3D Touch sensor (with the Live Photo gimmick), a second-generation Touch ID, the ability to record 4k 30 fps for the first time ever, and a 5MP front-facing camera. The iPhone 6s is also the first smartphone made by Apple to come in a pink color called rose gold. iPhone SE Apple introduced the iPhone SE at its March 2016 media event. Image source: Apple Launch date: March 31, 2016 After the iPhone 5c, Apple opted for a different approach. This time, the company brought back the stainless steel frame and a more premium look of the 5s to the SE. It had the same processor as the 6s model and the same camera capabilities, except for the 1.2MP front-facing lens. This time, the iPhone SE offered a Touch ID sensor, 4G connectivity, and a premium look, but in a smaller format for those who didn't like big phones with a 4-inch display. iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus - Dual sensor cameras are here Image source: Apple Inc. Launch date: September 16, 2016 Starting with 32GB of storage, Apple opted to offer 128GB and 256GB options with the iPhone 7. This smartphone had 3GB of RAM and the A10 Fusion chip. At the time, this model was considered the thinnest smartphone in the world, as it was 7.1 mm thick. After that, Apple never again promoted its smartphones as "the thinnest available." For the first time, besides the display size, Apple would differentiate phone models by adding a telephoto camera to the iPhone 7 Plus. This would improve zoom and also make Portrait Mode possible. Last but not least, Apple brought a spec bump to all cameras with a 7MP selfie lens and a second-generation sensor for the 12MP main camera. This was also the model Apple brought a Jet Black finish, which was beautiful but also very successive to scratches. There was also a Matter Black finish as well. In addition, the iPhone 7 was the first smartphone made by Apple to remove the headphone jack. Long live AirPods. iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus Image source: Apple Launch date: September 17, 2017 With this generation, Apple made its best classic design, blending stainless steel and glass. With the A11 Bionic chip, the company opted for two storage options: 64GB or 256GB. This model included wireless charging for the first time. It shared IP67 for water and dust resistance from its predecessor, the iPhone 7. iPhone X - Ten years celebration Apple reveals the AirPower wireless charging mat in 2017. Image source: Apple Launch date: November 3, 2017 To celebrate ten years of the first iPhone, Apple released the iPhone X. With a 5.8-inch OLED display, the company ditched its classic design in favor of an all-screen smartphone. Bigger than a Plus model but with the same dimensions as a regular phone, Apple also introduced the Face ID sensor and new gestures. Interestingly enough, the dual-camera sensor was similar to the iPhone 8 Plus but vertical instead of horizontal. It was only available in black and white and was priced at $999 – a first for a smartphone. iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max Image source: Apple Inc. Launch date: September 21, 2018 In 2018, Apple decided to continue selling three different iPhone models, but this time, they would all have a similar design to the iPhone X. The XR had a 6.1-inch LCD display, while the XS offered 5.8-inch or 6.7-inch OLED screens. The XR model also only had one 12MP main lens, while the XS option offered dual-sensor cameras that people were already familiar with. The XR offered several colors to choose from, while Apple gave XS users black, white, and gold. All models offered the A12 Bionic chip. iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro series Launch date: September 20, 2019 The Pro era is here. After users incorrectly said the name of the new iPhone models for two years, Apple was back with the numbers approach. This time, the company upgraded the XR successor with a dual-camera lens – although the second lens would be ultra-wide. Also, the iPhone 11 had a glass and aluminum finish in colorful options. For the Pro models, the company bet on glass and stainless steel. This time, there was a triple system for the cameras, offering telephoto, wide, and ultra-wide lenses. At the time, people mocked the size of the 11 Pro lenses, but little they know how large they would become a few years later. iPhone SE 2 Apple's iPhone SE line from 2020. Image source: Apple Launch date: April 24, 2020 With the same design as the iPhone 8, the SE line got a second iteration at a $399 price tag. It offered the A13 Bionic chip, a single wide-angle lens, just like the iPhone XR, and featured the next generation Smart HDR 2 for photos, which was better than the one on the iPhone XS. iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro series Image source: Apple Launch date: October 23, 2020 With the iPhone 12, Apple decided the more models it would launch, the better. Using the A14 Bionic chip, Apple models ranged from a 5.4-inch iPhone 12 mini to a 6.7-inch 12 Pro Max. This generation introduced 5G support, shooting HDR video on Dolby Vision, improvements to all cameras, and OLED panels to all models. This is the generation that introduced MagSafe and MagSafe accessories for the first time. These models also got a design tweak, as their edges were not rounded anymore, giving a more industrial vibe. In this generation, Apple ditched the 64GB storage version for the Pro models. iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro series iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max design. Image source: Apple Inc. Launch date: September 24, 2021 In the second year of the pandemic, Apple bet once again on a mini iPhone model. Even with the A15 Bionic chip improvements, Cinematic Mode function, fast charging, and 5G enhancements, the smaller phone was a failure in sales. On the other hand, the regular and Pro versions were selling better than ever. With this iPhone, Apple also ditched the 64GB version for the regular model, bringing double the storage for the same price. In addition, Pro users could opt for a version with up to 1TB of storage. This was also the first time iPhone SE 3 Image source: Apple Inc. Launch date: March 18, 2022 Known as the iPhone that could turn a billion Android owners into switchers, the SE 3 didn't live for the success Apple expected. With the same design as its predecessor and the iPhone 8, this model offered the A15 Bionic chip, a single main 12MP camera, and 5G support – but not the mmWave 5G. These changes and a price increase didn't entice customers to buy this phone, especially for its classic but outdated design with Touch ID. iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro series The iPhone 14 Pro's new notch: Dynamic Island. Image source: Apple Inc. Launch date: September 16, 2022 With the iPhone 14 series, Apple ditched the mini in favor of a Plus version. That said, the company also kept offering the same A15 Bionic chip of the last generation for the regular models, which now come in 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch displays. Apple brought its first redesign for the iPhone 14 Pro models in years by introducing Dynamic Island. In addition to ProMotion, these models also have the long-awaited Always-On display feature. Another welcomed change was a new 48MP main sensor. While the Pro versions were a success in sales, the regular versions suffered from lower demand due to a few changes. iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro series iPhone 15 Plus Dynamic Island. Image source: Christian de Looper for BGR Launch date: September 22, 2023 With these devices, the company finally brought the Dynamic Island to all models. The standard versions added a 48MP mains sensor, shot photos in 24MP by default, and switched to USB-C. In addition, this is the first time the color is craved into the glass panel. For the Pro models, Apple added the A17 Pro chip, the first with a 3nm manufacturing process. The company also ditched stainless steel for titanium, making these devices lighter. With a USB-C 3.1 port, this phone lets you transfer data faster and connect to most accessories with no issue. The newer iPhones also added the second-generation ultrawide band chip, which is great for locating people and items more precisely. The Pro Max version has an exclusive 5x optical zoom thanks to a tetraprism lens. iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro series Image source: Christian de Looper for BGR Launch date: September 20, 2024 These devices' release marks the beginning of Apple Intelligence, Apple's AI platform. While users shouldn't expect a major revamp with this smartphone cycle, the company also added several new features to these devices. For example, the regular iPhone models now feature a new A18 chip, the Action Button, and the newest Camera Control functionality. Apple also tweaked the design of the rear cameras to help users record Spatial Videos for Apple Vision Pro. The Pro models now feature a 48MP Ultra-wide camera, the A18 Pro chip, and the best battery life available on Apple smartphones. The displays also got bigger, with 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch options. 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The iPhone 17 will feature four models, just like previous iPhone families. However, Apple's next iPhone series will deliver a big change compared to the last couple of years. The ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air will replace the iPhone Plus size, and that's the iPhone I'm most excited about. The other three models, the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max, will look a lot like their predecessors, though Apple is preparing at least one important design change for some of them. The rear panel might be made of glass and aluminum, a first for the iPhone. The camera module might also get a camera bar aspect, similar to the Pixel phones on some models. Then there's the rumored adoption of metalens camera tech for the Face ID module on the front, which will supposedly help Apple reduce the size of the Dynamic Island cutout. Previous reports said the iPhone 17 Pro Max will be the only phone offering the improved Dynamic Island design. But could the iPhone 17 Pro also feature metalens camera components? Continue reading... The post Will the iPhone 17 Pro also get the Pro Max’s big display design change? appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Today’s deals: $198 unlocked iPhone SE, $100 Beats Pill, 30% off Polk Audio Reserve tower speakers, more Today’s deals: $374 PlayStation 5, Beats headphones, $399 Google Pixel 8a, $99 foot massager, more Today’s deals: $289 Nintendo Switch OLED, $130 Ninja blender, 50% off Samsung PRO Plus microSD, more Today’s deals: 20% off Amazon gift cards, $100 Beats Pill, $60 Oral-B iO electric toothbrush, $100 Nextmug, more