Summer Aurora
The time-exposed photo above shows the northern lights hugging the northern horizon on Sebago Lake, Maine as viewed on August 5, 2011. A high level of solar activity the week before, including M-class solar flares, created conditions favorable for observing aurora, which occurred two and one half days after the flares were recorded. Photographer John Stetson
Hurrican Irene over the eastern United States
NASA satellite image of Hurrican Irene captured on August 27, 2011 at 18:50 UTC (2:50 p.m. EDT) over the eastern United States. NASA/GSFC/Jeff Schmaltz/MODIS Land Rapid Response Team
Meteorite Fireball over Cusco Peru
This amazing video shows the moment a suspected meteor streaked across the sky over the city of Cusco in Peru. It was captured blasting through the upper levels of the atmosphere, leaving an iridescent trail in its wake.
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Seismometer for iPhone
The $1 Seismometer app for iPhone looks like fun if you want to record vibration levels. Apparently it is so sensitive that some users say it can notice your heartbeats. gizmodo itunes.apple
Mammatus clouds over Nebraska
One of the pretty sights of nature, Mammatus clouds, only occur where cumulonimbus clouds are present. It is usually linked to the after effect of tornadoes.
Hurricane Irene Forms (video)
How does a hurricane form? Although a complete picture is still being researched, insight into this process might be gleaned by watching the above time lapse movie of the formation of Hurricane Irene, a large storm system currently threatening the eastern seaboard of the USA.
Tempest Milky Way
One of the challenges in making this video, was trying to get good storm and star shots. The opportunity doesn’t come along very often, the storm has to be moving the right speed and the lightning can overexpose the long exposures. video by Randy Halverson
Garden of the Bay, Singapore
Architects Wilkinson Eyre and structural engineers Atelier 10 reveals the master-plan for the Singapore’s garden project alongside the Marina Bay. This is a £350 million project on a 54 hectare site on Singapore Marina front. The scheme is a combination of buildings, conservatories, structures and gardens.
A Planet made of Diamonds (video)
Astronomers believe they have found an entire planet made of diamonds. Scientists at the University of Manchester think they have unearthed a once-massive star in the Milky Way that has been transformed into a small planet made of the precious rock.
Sharpshooter electric bike
This bike is designed for use by the Coast Guard. The Sharpshooter electric bike aims to be a viable alternative to the current limited range motorcycles for routine patrols and emergency rescues.
