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Posts from the ‘NATURE-GREEN’ Category

Scientists resurrect extinct frog that gives birth through its mouth

March 19, 2013

Gastric-Brooding Frog

Scientists have resurrected an extinct frog species, that gives birth through its mouth, by transplanting its DNA into the eggs of another frog species.   Gastric-Brooding Frog.  Australian Government Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts

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Jurassic Park – Evolution of a Raptor Suit

March 16, 2013

Jurassic Park - Evolution of a Raptor Suit

This video released by Stan Winston Studio, about the special effects on multiple raptors for Jurassic Park, including full-size cable-controlled puppets.

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Clouds Comet and Crescent Moon

March 15, 2013

Clouds Comet and Crescent Moon

A magic moment. Colorful evening twilight, clouds, comet and crescent moon, captured by talented astrophotographer Babak Tafreshi. The scene captures naked-eye Comet PanSTARRS peeking into northern hemisphere skies on March 12.    Image © Babak Tafreshi (TWAN)

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Human Slingshot 2X

March 15, 2013

Human Slingshot

In this video, sponsored by clothing company Vooray, you can see two big slingshots shooting people down a slip and slide!   Have a look at the video…

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Pi Day

March 15, 2013

Pi Day - Octopi

Pi Day is an annual celebration commemorating the mathematical constant π (pi). Observed on March 14 (or 3/14 in incorrect month/day), since 3, 1, 4 are the three most significant digits of π in the decimal form.   Octopi by SnorgTees

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Volcano Skyscraper Harnesses Energy from Active Volcanoes

March 14, 2013

Volcano Skyscraper Harnesses Energy from Active Volcanoes

The volcano skyscraper called VolcanElectric Mask, honorable mentioned at 2013 Skyscraper evolo Competition, is a multi-layered skin that covers a volcano, resembling a jellyfish, that purifies polluted air and harvests geothermal energy.

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Winning Run – Valparaiso Urban Downhill 2013

March 13, 2013

Winning Run - Valparaiso Urban Downhill

Biker Marcelo Gutierrez the winner of Valparaiso Urban Downhill, one of the most unique downhill mountain bike racers you will ever see. Racers bomb down a course through the steep and gnarly streets of Valparaiso Chile.

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A Detailed view of Antarctica’s Landmass

March 12, 2013

A Detailed view of Antarctica's Landmass

Scientists at the British Antarctic Survey along with a host of international collaborators, have been working to present the most detailed map yet of Antarctica’s landmass, the Bedmap2. In addition, the map allows scientists to analyze, in much greater detail, the bed below the Antarctic ice sheet.    A different view: Antarctica without the ice.    Image © British Antarctic Survey

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Sakurajima Volcano with Lightning

March 12, 2013

Sakurajima Volcano with Lightning

The Sakurajima volcano in southern Japan was caught erupting in early January. Magma bubbles so hot they glow shoot away as liquid rock bursts through the Earth’s surface from below. The above image is particularly notable, however, for the lightning bolts caught near the volcano‘s summit.    Image © Martin Rietze (Alien Landscapes on Planet Earth)

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Where’s Waldo Gif

March 12, 2013

Where's Waldo Gif

Where’s Waldo? It’s almost impossible to find him. But in the brilliant Gif by Redditor Swiftapple, Waldo is there for you to find him, easily!   Have a look at the full size Waldo Gif after the jump…

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