wordlesstech | Nature category, with 3 sub categories: Animals, Aquatic, Natural phenomena.
The Grand Canyon from Space Station
The Grand Canyon in northern Arizona is a favorite for astronauts shooting photos from the International Space Station, as well as one of the best-known tourist attractions in the world.
The World’s Garbage Patches Increasing… With No End in Sight
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch starts a few hundred miles off the coast of North America and ends a few hundred miles off the coast of Japan.
NASA’s Earth Photo of the Year
The winning image of the NASA’s Earth Photo of the Year, is the Canary Islands was captured by the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer on NASA’s Terra satellite last June.
Acoustic Shield May Protect Cities from Earthquake Damage
French scientists are testing ways to use refraction (i.e. changing the direction of vibrations) in order to shield large cities from earthquakes. Image © wikimedia
Amazing Aurora at Mount Kirkjufell
An amazing Aurora and starry skies at Mount Kirkjufell, Iceland on April 2, 2014. Image © Nanut Bovorn
Hell’s Door
This natural gas field called the Door to Hell, located near the village of Derweze, in Turkmenistan.
Why Zebras Have Stripes
The reason that zebras have stripes has been a mystery for some time. Is it for camouflage? To keep cool? To attract mates? To make them look thin? Actually, it’s none of the above. Image © wikimedia
Beco plays Water Polo
The adorable young elephant Beco, to celebrate turning 5-years-old, he shows off his water polo skills, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. What happens when Beco plays ball? Watch the video to find out!
