This colour comes from the bark’s natural structure and chemistry, including compounds such as tannins that help protect the tree from pests, fungi, and environmental stress. The bark also peels in thin layers as it grows, which can make it harder for mosses, lichens, and other organisms to firmly establish on the surface.

A pair has built a nest in the patio cover above the door. We think he might be seeing his reflection on the glass and defending the nest from the "other" bird. He does it for like 15 minutes at a time, off and on for a number of hours.

More on his work : https://cgfelker.artstation.com/projects/Ya6mDb

I don't know if it fits, but I find it interesting.
First of all, some banks have their own payment methods for online payments, and this is one of them. You may encounter it as alternative to VISA/MasterCard on some e-shops, for example when buying a train ticket at ZSSK.

With an app, you just scan QR code and send the payment.

But, what if I want to do it without an app?

On the left is first major step. Log in with PID + Password + OTP.
And the OTP is when this reader comes into play. Insert card, select code, enter PIN, and re-type the response into the website.

On the right is the second major step, confirming the payment. Ok, you already proved you own the card, so... but anyway.
Select "payment" by repeatedly pressing menu button, enter PIN, amount, recipient account number, and confirm with response.

Probably too annoying if you actually need to use it, but I find it interesting that there's extra hardware for this purpose.

I guess I should create a "very interesting" community?

I could feel the heat coming off it when I stood next to the repaved section. They didn't repave the parking area at the edge. Opened to traffic again, seems firm enough to drive on at 160⁰F.

Brine pools are super-salty underwater lakes on the ocean floor, dense enough to stay separate from surrounding seawater

Webb surveyed nearly 9,000 star clusters across four nearby galaxies, revealing how massive clusters form faster within stellar birth clouds.

Interesting infographic design