Aibek Almasov, an architect with the A.Masow Design Studio, created a proposal for a contemporary spiritual retreat that would be situated in a forest in the highlands of Almaty, Kazakhstan. The "Tree in the House" idea features a cylindrical, four-story glass chamber with a tree enclosed in the middle. Visitors to the "tree house" can reach the tall area by spiraling upward … [Read more...] about Within a Kazakh Forest, a Transparent House was Constructed Around a Tree
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When The Light is Just Right, This Fountain in Italy Appears to Be Spewing Lava
The lovely city of L'Aquila, which lies in central Italy, came to the attention of the world in 2009 when a massive earthquake severely devastated most of the community. But thankfully, a picture uploaded by Reddit user daenel is bringing L'Aquila some new exposure for a far more good purpose. Thousands of people have shared this local's snapshot of an optical illusion turning … [Read more...] about When The Light is Just Right, This Fountain in Italy Appears to Be Spewing Lava
David Attenborough filming in Wiltshire for new BBC series
David Attenborough's latest show, Planet Earth, was shot entirely in Wiltshire. His new series is now titled 'Wild Isles,' which the BBC describes as a working title. The new five-part natural history series aims to throw a light on the animals and nature on our doorstep, and to accomplish for British and Irish species what the successful Planet series has done for global … [Read more...] about David Attenborough filming in Wiltshire for new BBC series
View the Healthy Baby Calf Being Born to Olive the White Rhino
We seldom get to see the birth of a wild animal, but due to the Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary, we may now see the wonder of life as Olive, a white rhino, gave birth to a male calf. The organization's video leaves little to the imagination, but it's a wonderful sight as the little guy makes his way into the world—especially because rhinos remain a critically endangered species … [Read more...] about View the Healthy Baby Calf Being Born to Olive the White Rhino
An 88-Year-Old Woman Was Killed While Gardening By an Alligator
According to sheriff's officials, an 88-year-old woman from South Carolina died after being attacked by an alligator. On Monday, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office and other emergency services responded to an alligator attack in Sun City. They claim they got a call around 11:15 a.m. about a giant alligator protecting what they thought was a person at the edge of a pond in … [Read more...] about An 88-Year-Old Woman Was Killed While Gardening By an Alligator