Plant Machete, a remarkable artwork by artist David Bowen, gives a philodendron control. A living plant, as the name implies, has the ability to wield a massive knife. The creative's interest in robotics has resulted in a control system that "reads and employs the electrical noises heard in a living philodendron." The plant serves as the robot arm's brain, controlling how the … [Read more...] about Watch a Living Plant Use a Robot Arm to Hold a Machete
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Waddles the Disabled Duck Takes His First Steps on His 3D-Printed Prosthetic Leg
Prosthetic limbs are used not just by humans, but also by injured or crippled animals. We've previously written on cats, dogs, and even an elephant who were fitted for prosthetics. Waddles, an adorable duck, is the most recent species to learn to walk on an artificial foot. Waddles was born with a deformed leg, but Ben Weinman, his adoptive owner, wanted to help him live a … [Read more...] about Waddles the Disabled Duck Takes His First Steps on His 3D-Printed Prosthetic Leg
The Great Eared Nightjar Reminisces of a Tiny Dragon Straight From a Fantasy Film
This rare nocturnal creature that can be found in parts of Southeast Asia looks like a fluffy little dragon, but in fact, it’s a bird. The Caprimulgidae family of nocturnal birds includes the large eared nightjar (Lyncornis macrotis). Southwest India and Southeast Asia include forests, scrublands, and grasslands where they can be found. Based on a specimen discovered in the … [Read more...] about The Great Eared Nightjar Reminisces of a Tiny Dragon Straight From a Fantasy Film
Beautiful Photographs Show Small Children Bonding With Protective Big Dogs.
Polished but whimsical, Russian photographer Andy Seliverstoff's fascinating oeuvre demonstrates both his enormous talent and his profound soft spot for dogs. His pup-centric portfolio includes a plethora of photoshoots of his four-legged buddies, ranging from fast-paced action photographs to seasonal shots. And the youngsters who adore them in his most recent series, Little … [Read more...] about Beautiful Photographs Show Small Children Bonding With Protective Big Dogs.
Adorable “Leaf Sheep” Sea Slugs Have the Appearance of Cartoon Lambs
If you thought last week's marine bunnies were adorable, here's another underwater find that will have you saying "aww!" Costasiella kuroshimae (also known as "leaf sheep" and "Shaun the sheep") is a sacoglossan sea slug with beady eyes and a flat face that resembles an appealing cartoon sheep. With drooping feelers and a phosphorescent, leaf-like body, this tiny beauty could … [Read more...] about Adorable “Leaf Sheep” Sea Slugs Have the Appearance of Cartoon Lambs