The Inca civilization, despite its astounding achievements, is often remembered for what it didn't have. They never invented the wheel, never figured out the arch, and never discovered iron. Yet, they were masters of another craft – fiber. The Incas harnessed the power of nature to build ships, armor, weapons, and even bridges. Among these incredible feats of fiber engineering … [Read more...] about The Last Incan Suspension Bridge: Woven from Grass and History
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Smiling Faces of Survival: A Microscopic Look at the Leaf Structure of Xerophytic Grass
The amazing adaptability of plants to their environment is truly awe-inspiring, and nowhere is this more evident than in the leaf structure of xerophytic grasses like Ammophila arenaria, commonly known as marram grass. This hardy grass is a familiar sight on the sandy beaches and dunes of the UK coastline, where it plays a vital role in stabilising the shifting sands and … [Read more...] about Smiling Faces of Survival: A Microscopic Look at the Leaf Structure of Xerophytic Grass
Storm Arwen Creates A “Masterpiece” By Blasting Grass So Hard That It Perfectly Weaves Around The Fence
People can't believe the illusion is naturally occurring as it looks 'hand-woven' Storm Arwen left a'masterpiece' in its wake, blasting tonnes of grass so hard that the blades wove themselves perfectly onto a fence, fooling admirers into thinking it was handmade. On Sunday, November 28, landscape photographer Colin Richards braved the elements to walk up Mynydd … [Read more...] about Storm Arwen Creates A “Masterpiece” By Blasting Grass So Hard That It Perfectly Weaves Around The Fence
A Group of Friends at The Park Discovers the Tiniest puppy hiding in the grass
Someone had just left him there — but he has the best family now! A group of friends were walking their dogs through an Oklahoma park one morning when they saw a little puppy laying in the grass. He was really emaciated, had some patches of fur gone, and appeared dejected. However, as soon as he recognized the group, he brightened up and began to follow them — and they … [Read more...] about A Group of Friends at The Park Discovers the Tiniest puppy hiding in the grass