As sci-fi as it sounds, the project has already reached phase III at NASA's Institute for Advanced Concepts program. In 1936, Albert Einstein published what he described as a "little calculation," showing how the Sun could one day be used as a gigantic telescope. Incredible as it may sound, the concept is not so far out of our reach, and one idea for how to practically … [Read more...] about NASA Wants To Use The Sun As A Giant Telescope To View The Surface Of Alien Planets
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Drowning World: Gideon Mendel’s Portraits of Flood Victims
Since 2007, Gideon Mendel has been strapping on waders, flagging down boats, and taking his Rolleiflex film camera into floodwaters around the world. His ongoing project features seemingly serene portraits of flood victims in unexpected places. The project is Mendel’s personal response to climate change, taking viewers beyond statistics and into the experiences of people around … [Read more...] about Drowning World: Gideon Mendel’s Portraits of Flood Victims
Fascinating history of the Mangbetu people who stretched their own skulls
Babies' heads are known for being incredibly fragile, but rather than being extra sensitive with their youngsters, the Mangbetu people used this fragility in a unique way. Central Africa's Mangbetu people, located south of the Zande people in northeastern Congo, with the term "Mangbetu" specifically referring to the community's aristocracy. The Mangbetu established … [Read more...] about Fascinating history of the Mangbetu people who stretched their own skulls
Zavikon Island: Home to the World’s Shortest International Bridge
Zavikon Island is home to a bridge that, at only 32 feet in length, is considered the shortest international bridge in the world. It connects a Canadian island with an American island in the middle of the Saint Lawrence River. The boundary agreement that was drafted between Canada and the United States declares that no island can be split into two territories. Two-thirds … [Read more...] about Zavikon Island: Home to the World’s Shortest International Bridge
Rare Fireball Comet Turns Night Into Day Over Spain And Portugal In Spectacular Footage
Projectiles of this size rarely collide with our planet. Shortly before midnight on Saturday, an enormous blue-green fireball lit up the skies over Portugal, turning night back into day for a few incredible seconds. Also visible across parts of Spain, the light show was the work of a comet that burned up in the Earth’s atmosphere as its race across the cosmos came to a … [Read more...] about Rare Fireball Comet Turns Night Into Day Over Spain And Portugal In Spectacular Footage