How the Mariana Trench was formed
[📹 Sabin Civil Engineering]
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This is the black-bearded saki, an Amazonian monkey with a unique appearance. Its jaws are so strong that it can crack seeds other animals cannot.
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A kinetic sculpture, moving with wind but balanced by science.
These two Victorian pendant brooches, set with diamonds, sapphire, and enamel, feature an automaton design with rotating flowers. They were made in Switzerland for the Chinese market around 1880.
Colored little piece of paper backed by the honesty of politicians from 217 countries.
[📹 vedawsm]
The rugged beauty of Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon in Iceland.
A Supercross Track But Every Jump Is Over Water
Plasma inside the ST40 fusion reactor, filmed in color for the first time
Points of view
A newly formed fresh water spring pouring thousand of liters out of it
The striking and enigmatic galaxy known as Hoag’s Object features a core of older yellow stars encircled by a ring of younger blue stars, with a vast gap spanning thousands of light-years between them.
[📸 NASA / ESA / STScI]
Stormproof matches contain both fuel and internal oxidizer, making them windproof and waterproof.
Life-saving ice survival knowledge
Breathtaking Mongolian horse riding skill.
Although simulated, this clip brilliantly shows how a mechanical binary counter works
[🎞️ dadougler]
A mesmerizing Brocken Spectre captured during a hike on Peru's stunning Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) — this elusive optical phenomenon occurs when a hiker's enlarged shadow is cast onto mist or clouds below, encircled by a glowing rainbow-like halo known as a "glory."
[📹 @everchanginghorizon]
Christ the Redeemer above the clouds on Corcovado Mountain in Rio de Janeiro.
A rare circular cloud opening captured from an airplane window
The Science Behind HEAT Missile Armor Penetration
A beautifully patterned concrete driveway installation.
[📹 drivewayanddeckingco]