Off the Pacific coast of Chile, another world exists. More than 100 new species have been discovered on an underwater mountain range off the coast of Chile. Among the never-before-seen critters seen on the expedition are corals, glass sponges, sea urchins, amphipods, lobsters, plus a gaggle of peculiar fish and squid that are already known to science (but no less … [Read more...] about Over 100 Never-Before-Seen Species Discovered Along Deep Sea Mountain Range
Historic British Military Equipment in Still Life Photos
Photographer Thom Atkinson has arranged the historic uniforms and equipment of British soldiers in interesting still life photos for his series Soldiers’ Inventories. These photographs show militaria representing more than 900 years of history, from the Battle of Hastings in 1066 to the ongoing Helmand Province Campaign in Afghanistan. In them, Atkinson gathers what would … [Read more...] about Historic British Military Equipment in Still Life Photos
Trinidad’s Smallest Bird Needed a Rescue — Here’s How Asa Wright Nature Centre Revived an Exhausted Hummingbird
Visitors to the Asa Wright Nature Centre in Trinidad's Arima Valley are used to seeing hummingbirds darting between flowers on the estate's famous verandah. But one recent visitor needed a very different kind of encounter — a tiny Tufted Coquette so exhausted it could barely stay upright, until staff at the centre stepped in to help it recover. Photographer Linda Mason … [Read more...] about Trinidad’s Smallest Bird Needed a Rescue — Here’s How Asa Wright Nature Centre Revived an Exhausted Hummingbird
Preikestolen Cliff Norway: Awe-Inspiring Views Even for the Faint of Heart
Preikestolen Cliff, also known as Pulpit Rock, in Norway is a sight that will leave you breathless, even if heights make your knees weak. Towering 604 meters (1,982 feet) above the Lysefjord, Preikestolen offers a panoramic view that is simply unmatched. The cliff itself is a nearly flat plateau on top, creating a safe viewing area despite the dramatic drop. While some … [Read more...] about Preikestolen Cliff Norway: Awe-Inspiring Views Even for the Faint of Heart
Monks Built ‘Floating’ Cliff Monasteries on Rock Pillars in the Clouds 700 Years Ago—Here’s Why
Sell everything you own. Longing for inner peace, who hasn’t thought of doing this at some point? Well, some have done it. In 9th-century Greece, ascetics sought seclusion from worldly travails by climbing the towering cliffs of the Pindus Mountains in Thessaly. Amid these pillar-like formations, they found blissful quietude. The view from these cliffs was a religious … [Read more...] about Monks Built ‘Floating’ Cliff Monasteries on Rock Pillars in the Clouds 700 Years Ago—Here’s Why