The satellites of NASA captured the spectacular phenomenon of the superbloom – which happens approximately once in every ten years – in Antelope Valley, California. Antelope Valley is located near the western tip of the Mojave Desert, just a few miles away from NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center. The pictures were taken by the Landsat 8 satellite when the blooming was … [Read more...] about NASA Publishes Breathtaking Satellite View of Blooming Wildflowers Painting Parts of California Orange
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The Extraordinary Details of a Beetle’s Foot and Other Parts of Tiny Creatures by Igor Siwanowicz
Ever marveled at how a diving beetle effortlessly glides through water or delicately rests on the surface? The secret lies in the intricacy of its foot—a marvel far surpassing the complexity of our own. Thanks to the extraordinary work of neurobiologist Igor Siwanowicz, these minute details are now unveiled in mesmerizing detail through the lens of a confocal laser-scanning … [Read more...] about The Extraordinary Details of a Beetle’s Foot and Other Parts of Tiny Creatures by Igor Siwanowicz
A Sunken Pedestrian Bridge in the Netherlands Parts the Waters Like Moses
No, your eyes are not playing tricks on you; the waters have indeed parted! This incredible "sunken" bridge in the Netherlands provides visitors with a one-of-a-kind way to access a beautiful 17th-century Dutch fort. A series of fortresses and moats were built along the West Branbant Water Line in the 17th century. These were constructed to protect the residents from … [Read more...] about A Sunken Pedestrian Bridge in the Netherlands Parts the Waters Like Moses
Amazing Metallic Bird Sculptures Made from Vintage Typewriter Parts by Jeremy Mayer
The idea that typewriters can only produce written work is contested by Jeremy Mayer. The artist searches local Bay Area stores and garbage bins for analog processors that are in need of repair, which he then disassembles, sorts, and reassembles into metallic sculptures. He has also created anatomical recreations, symmetrical assemblages, and an ongoing series of birds, the … [Read more...] about Amazing Metallic Bird Sculptures Made from Vintage Typewriter Parts by Jeremy Mayer