Window on the World
Expedition 26 Commander Scott Kelly shows off the International Space Station’s observation deck known as the cupola.
Celebration for China’s National Day
5,000 people perform Kung Fu to celebrate China’s National Day on October 1, in Dexing, China.
Storm Photography
Incredible Black and White Storm Photography by Mitch Dobrowner, from Studio City, California.
Communications via Laser Beam from NASA
It currently takes 90 minutes to transmit high-resolution images from Mars, but NASA would like to dramatically reduce that time to just minutes. A new optical communications system that NASA plans to demonstrate in 2016 will lead the way and even allow the streaming of high-definition video from distances beyond the Moon.
Space Station Aurora
Many aurora appear green, but sometimes — as in this image from the International Space Station — other colors such as red can appear. The colors depend on which atoms are causing the splash of light seen in the aurora.
Finals of Miss Bikini
Contestants (countless) pose during the finals of Miss Bikini International in Qingdao, China
7 Electric Chairs
In celebration of his 70th birthday, artist/choreographer/stage designer (and more!) Robert Wilson has designed a set of seven polycarbonate and neon chairs produced by Kartell.
Weather forecaster for Venus
At first glance, a weather forecaster for Venus would have either a really easy or a really boring job, depending on your point of view. The climate on Venus is widely known to be unpleasant — at the surface, the planet roasts at more than 800 degrees Fahrenheit under a suffocating blanket of sulfuric acid clouds and a crushing atmosphere more than 90 times the pressure of Earth’s.
Vinyl Pop Art
This is a great collection of vinyl-inspired Pop Art by designer and illustrator Alejandro de Antonio Fernández, based in Madrid, Spain
Genesis of the Ferrari brand
It doesn’t matter if it is a Gran Turismo or a car for motorsport competitions — every real Ferrari can be recognised by the logo of the Pranging Horse, the symbol, distinguishing Maranello’s originals. Discover the genesis of a brand, which became famous all over the world.
