Satellite imagery is nothing new, we've been utilizing it for twenty years. But these unique, low-angle satellite images are fascinating, showcasing cities in a way we don't often see.
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Winners of the 2019 Nikon Microscopic Photo Competition
Entitled the Nikon Small World photo competition, this contest showcases microphotography from around the world.
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Fascinating Details of Carnivorous and Other Plants by Helene Schmitz
Capturing some really intriguing floral details of unusual plants, Helene Schmitz gives us a peek into the fascinating makeup of Sundew, Pitcher Plants and Venus Flytraps.
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Top Ten Houseplants For Those With A Knack for Killing Houseplants
Check out this list of the ten best house plants for those who aren't great at keeping plants alive.
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Spectacular Aurora Borealis and Australis
The Aurora Borealis (and Aurora Australis in the Southern Hemisphere) is a phenomenal phenomenon.
Meet Canoo, The World’s First Electric Subscription-Only Car
If you're encouraged by the transition to a cleaner future, you're not alone. Dozens of electric car startups have been working hard toward to goal of electric mobility. Canoo is one of those startups, and they officially announced their first vehicle this …
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Remembering Strange And Fantastic Industrial Designer Luigi Colani
Luigi Colani died this week at age 91, and with him, we've lost an idiosyncratic and fabulously unique design mind. His work spanned many decades and many industries, from automotive to aeronautical, to consumer goods, like cameras and other devices.
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MAD Architects Envision a Solar Powered Hyperloop
The ambitious minds of at MAD have shown us a possible future for the vaunted Hyperloop, which in theory will whisk people through vacuum tubes at speeds of up to 700mph.
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Incredible Plant and Animal Life in the Borneo Rainforests
Nature photographer Chien C. Lee has an incredible collection of imagery from the rainforests of Borneo.
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Zoom Waaaaaaaaaaay Into This Ballpoint Pen To the Quantum World
Take an exceptionally satisfying visual journey into a ballpoint pen with this Super Zoom.
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More of Stephen Wilkes’ Day to Night Imagery
We find Stephen Wilkes' approach to photography fascinating, as demonstrated in his signature 'Day to Night' series.
The World’s Biggest EV Never Needs to Be Recharged
The world's biggest EV is a 110-ton monster that never needs to be recharged.
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World’s Largest Bike Garage in Utrecht, Netherlands
The Netherlands has long been known for being one of the most bicycle-friendly countries on earth. They're doubling down on that reputation, with the opening of the world's largest bicycle garage in Utrecht, which can hold over 13,000 bikes.
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NASA’s Curiosity Rover Explores Teal Ridge
The Mars Curiosity rover is exploring Teal Ridge, a fascinating sedimentary rock formation,