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After years of decline, hang-gliding is experiencing a quiet comeback in Australia as young pilots and women flock to the sport. This year's Corryong Cup in Victoria filled all 75 spots, a huge jump from just 25 competitors five years ago.
Scientists at Carnegie Museum discovered a new dinosaur species that helps solve one of evolution's biggest mysteries: how dinosaurs became birds. The feathered, hawk-sized predator could glide through prehistoric skies 120 million years ago.
A small gliding possum thought extinct for 6,000 years was discovered alive in Papua's rainforests, earning its own genus in a breakthrough so rare it happens only a few times per year. Indigenous communities knew about "Tous" all along.
Massive tree frogs spend their entire lives in the jungle canopy, only descending when it's time to breed in a breathtaking display captured by BBC Earth. The stunning footage celebrates 20 years of Planet Earth bringing nature's wonders into our homes.
A Swedish company just turned choppy, noisy boat rides into smooth, quiet journeys that feel more like flying than sailing. The P-12 Business ferry lifts above water on hydrofoils, using 80% less energy while carrying passengers in library-level quiet.
A Chennai-born boy turned his childhood dream into history, becoming Asia's youngest solo glider pilot just two days after his 14th birthday. Three years of weekend training taught Abhinav Sujith to read the wind and trust the sky.
Electric hydrofoil boards are giving Parisians the sensation of flying just above the River Seine. The eco-friendly water sport uses a propeller to lift riders above the surface as they glide along the iconic waterway.
Norway just placed an order for 20 zero-emission hydrofoil ferries that glide above the water like magic carpets. The electric boats will transform coastal commutes while cutting emissions to zero.
The Malabar gliding frog of India's Western Ghats creates a protective foam nest in tree branches, suspending up to 200 eggs above water until tadpoles hatch and drop safely below. This remarkable parenting strategy evolved over thousands of years to protect offspring from predators and dehydration. #
A Chinese company just tested the world's first consumer wing-in-ground craft that skims 12 to 32 inches above water using electric motors and wings. The NAVEE WaveFly 5X could revolutionize water recreation by offering a smooth ride that glides over choppy waves.
Two astronauts floated above the Indian Ocean, watching a cargo spacecraft glide toward the International Space Station with supplies for humanity's home in orbit. The moment captures how international cooperation keeps our outpost in space thriving.
A viral 1980s video shows people gliding down grassy hills on roller skate-like skis, and the internet can't believe this sport actually existed. Grass skiing had a brief moment of glory before disappearing from American slopes. ##
When an ecologist opened a high-tech nesting box designed for endangered greater gliders, she burst into tears finding one inside. The specially insulated boxes achieved 100% occupancy in under a year, offering new hope for Australia's largest gliding marsupial.
Four young leopard sharks glided into ocean waters off Thailand in December, the country's first attempt to save an endangered species by breeding them in aquariums and teaching them to survive in the wild. Once common sights for divers, these spotted sharks have nearly disappeared due to overfishing and habitat loss.
Scientists discovered a new four-winged dinosaur that likely hunted ancient birds 120 million years ago, solving a mystery about crushed bird bones found in northwestern China. The barn owl-sized predator could glide through the air like a flying squirrel. ##
Egypt just opened a futuristic 35-mile electric monorail that glides above Cairo's streets, giving millions a new way to escape gridlock. The driverless trains connect hard-to-reach neighborhoods to the city center, offering riders what one passenger calls "close to the feeling of flying."
A winning bid of $9 million for lunch with Warren Buffett and Stephen Curry just turned into $27 million for two charities helping kids and families in need. Thanks to Buffett's matching pledge, organizations fighting poverty and childhood hunger are getting an unexpected triple windfall.
When a 70-year-old hang glider crashed into a cliff on Vancouver Island, a quick-thinking rock climber from his group scaled the dangerous terrain to keep him alive until rescue helicopters arrived. The injured pilot is recovering in stable condition thanks to the climber's brave actions and a coordinated rescue effort.
Look up tonight and tomorrow to catch the crescent moon gliding past the Pleiades, one of the oldest star clusters known to humanity. This celestial meetup offers stargazers a stunning view visible to the naked eye.
Firefighters in Bloomington, Illinois are preparing to save lives this winter by training for frozen lake rescues across the city's 50 to 100 bodies of water. Their specialized boat glides across ice to reach victims before hypothermia sets in.
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