Track & field looking ⬆️ for the new Pac-12! 👀📈 #BackThePac

Birds can literally see the Earth’s magnetic field thanks to specialized light-sensitive proteins in their eyes. Migratory birds possess one of nature’s most remarkable superpowers: the ability to navigate thousands of miles with incredible precision. At the center of this ability is a protein called Cry4 (cryptochrome 4), found in the retinas of their eyes. When blue light enters the bird’s eye, it triggers a quantum reaction in the Cry4 proteins known as the radical pair mechanism. This ultra-sensitive process responds to the orientation and strength of the Earth’s magnetic field, essentially turning the bird’s visual system into a biological compass. Scientists believe birds don’t just sense magnetism — they may actually see it. The quantum fluctuations likely appear as subtle visual patterns, shadows, or color gradients overlaid on their normal vision, much like an augmented reality heads-up display. This extraordinary adaptation allows migratory birds to cross oceans, deserts, and mountain ranges with pinpoint accuracy, relying on the strange rules of quantum mechanics to guide them on their epic journeys.

Thank you @NASA for the coolest day ever. One week ago, we were eating Chili’s in Chattanooga, and today we’re talking to the ISS. This is the American dream. Thanks for letting three random World Cup tourists from Germany live it for a few days. USA rocks.🇺🇸🚀

𝘾𝙃𝘼𝙍𝙇𝙀𝙀 𝙀𝙇𝙇𝙀𝙉𝘼 𝘼𝙋𝙋𝙍𝙀𝘾𝙄𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉 𝙋𝙊𝙎𝙏 🤩 #BleedBlue | #WhatsNext

Welcome to town, little ones 🫶 📸: Melissa Plantz

Quick baby yellow tomatoes sauce for fried eggs or pasta….#CookingAtHome

We’ve learnt some bad news that Donny Strathie passed away in Boston on Sunday. He had a ticket for the Morocco game, but never got the chance to realize his World Cup dream. It would mean a lot to his family if we could organise a minutes applause in the 76th minute of the Morocco game. #TartanArmy #TartanArmyTribute #RIPDonny

@FIFAWorldCup @fifacom_es Lo q debe hacer es: 1 Invitarlos a los partidos en Mx! Son gente trabajadora q merece ir y lo han ganado publicitando este evento a nivel 🌎 favorablemente. 2 Asesorarlos para q registren su marca (el patito Merlín) y puedan mejorar su calidad de vida.

Don't forget to 𝗩𝗢𝗧𝗘 for Boise State! 🗳️ awards.nil.store/vote

Scotland fans have donated nearly $30,000 to charities in Providence as a thank you for welcoming them for their World Cup matches. • $10,000 to the children's hospital cancer unit • $10,000 to soccer for underprivileged kids • $6,500 to help kids learn bagpipes

Gratitude 🙏 Today I want to show my appreciation for Juelz Goff (JG). He is an elite worker on a mission to be great! 🔥👊 Fired up for him this season!⏳ He is all about the team.🔵🤝 #BuiltDifferent #Gratitude

Ok ok ok can I please get in on those staff meals 🥹

The technology Hurricanes fans are using to watch their team play in Vegas 👀 (via @Canes)

A cat took to the stage during the final scene of a Romeo and Juliet ballet performance by the Imperial Russian Ballet Company in İzmir

I cried filming this. No shame. I honestly believe I’m being rewarded by whoever or whatever is watching over me . This was special. Amen 🙏🦉✨

Hello to the 6,300 new followers. Though you’ve doubtlessly come for the World Cup geography posts, I’m afraid you’ll have to put up with a bit of this. Me today celebrating Scotland’s win by going to see some snow in the Cairngorms. Yes, this is Scotland in summer.

When Music Combines with High-Tech Engineering: A Masterpiece of 2000 Marbles Creates a Legendary Melody

The Phillies made a hype video for their ballboy and it is the greatest thing ever 👏

🤖¡Eso, eso, eso! 🕺🏻Robot se convierte en la sensación tras ceder ante el ritmo de las cumbias en México🇲🇽 #RFmx #Imperdible

🦆De usar la playera de la Selección Mexicana a conquistar las redes… así nació la historia de Merlin. Karla, su dueña, nos contó cómo este tierno pato se volvió viral, los cuidados que necesita y todo lo que hay detrás 📹 @miguelamujica26 #ESTOEnElMundial #FIFAWorldCup