Solar-powered plane makes first flight in Switzerland
A solar plane has made its first flight in Switzerland ahead of an attempt to fly around the world next year. The revolutionary plane which can fly day and night without fuel is as light as a car and is the product of 12 years of research. “This is the first aeroplane ever which has […]
A family in Florida had an unexpected dinner guest on Friday evening in the form of a black bear. The bear was caught on camera having a bit of “me time” and enjoying a break in Daytona Beach. He was seen chilling on the family’s garden hammock for around 20 minutes before neighbours turned on the lights which spooked him. “Got in the […]
Dramatic flood rescue: Argentine farmers rush to save cows and horses swimming against current
Dramatic rescue operations took place on Wednesday after torrential downpours and flooding threatened the lives of cattle and horses in Argentina. Local farmers in the north of the country guided their cows, bulls and horses across a river to safety. The animals can be seen swimming and wading through the water, as they were anchored with ropes to small boats. Some […]
World Cup fever for astronauts on the International Space Station
As fans tune in from around the world to watch the World Cup 2014, there’s a few looking in from out of this world. “We want to wish all the teams and fans on the ground in Brazil a great World Cup. Have fun and have peaceful games. May the best win.” German astronaut Alexander Gerst will […]