We look back at some of the more interesting species discovered in 2024. Plus, an update on the Weird Wednesday story of a man targeting the record for consecutive days living underwater. On This Day in History, the first spacecraft to escape Earth’s gravity and enter geocentric orbit – and here’s a hint – it did NOT come from the United States.
Scientists have identified an estimated 10% of all species on Earth. Here’s what they found in 2024 | CNN
Vampire hedgehogs, pirate spiders and fishy fungi - the strangest new species of 2024 | BBC
Scientist refuses to resurface after breaking world record for longest time underwater
Researcher Experiments Living Underwater for 100 Days to Study How High Pressure Impacts Longevity. The Results Are Baffling
NASA - NSSDCA - Spacecraft - Details
Luna | Moon, Soviet, & Exploration | Britannica
On this date: USSR launches Luna 1 probe to moon
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New Species Discovered in the Past Year, Living Underwater Update, and TDIH - First Spacecraft to Escape Earth's Gravity | Cool Stuff Ride Home podcast - Listen or read transcript on Metacast
