-
Recent Posts
- 1.8 bilion years is 60 seconds
- Corn’s Wild Origins: From Grass to Feast
- Corn’s ancestor “teosinte” is a type of wild grass
- A simple branch becomes a fishing rod in the hands of these resourceful chimpanzees. This technique allows them to harvest algae without getting wet.
- Why Did Ancient Women Need Bras? The Evolution of Support
- Venezuelan Poodle Moth – Zoologist Dr. Arthur Anker photographed the insect in the Gran Sabana region of Canaima National Park in Venezuela, 2009
- The world’s oldest bartender, Irvin Koch, runs a bar out of his basement
- Real color photos from the 1910s and 1920s. These are not colorized.
Archives
Categories
Tag Archives: Brazil
Brazil scraps bid to mine Amazon natural reserve
The Brazilian government backed off a controversial proposal to authorize private companies to mine a sprawling Amazon reserve Monday after blistering domestic and international criticism. Source: Brazil scraps bid to mine Amazon natural reserve
Manga Illustrations by Ilustrata Design
Hand illustrations combining retro Japanese culture and modern technology by Brazil-based design studio Ilustrata Design. Source: Manga Illustrations by Ilustrata Design
Posted in Art
Tagged Art, Brasil, Brazil, brazilian style, comparison, creatives, Culture, Japan
Leave a comment
Gold miners reportedly massacre 10 members of ‘uncontacted’ Amazon tribe — National Post
‘They even bragged about cutting up the bodies and throwing them in the river’ via Gold miners reportedly massacre 10 members of ‘uncontacted’ Amazon tribe — National Post
Anthony Watt (@agogo2) • Instagram photos and videos
486 Followers, 930 Following, 267 Posts – See Instagram photos and videos from Anthony Watt (@agogo2) Source: Anthony Watt (@agogo2) • Instagram photos and videos Wed: http://www.sambaman.org.uk/
Posted in MSS
Tagged Art, Brasil, Brazil, brazilian style, Carnaval, Carnival, creatives, dance, drum, Manchester, MSS, samba, UK
Leave a comment
Brazil court blocks Amazon mining decree – BBC News
The order prevents the government from exploiting a protected area bigger than Denmark. Source: Brazil court blocks Amazon mining decree – BBC News
Posted in Brazil
Tagged Brasil, Brazil, brazilian style, comparison, Culture, Life, Politics, South America
Leave a comment
Brazil opens vast Amazon reserve to mining – BBC News
The previously-protected area is bigger than Denmark and is thought to be rich in gold. Source: Brazil opens vast Amazon reserve to mining – BBC News
Posted in Brazil
Tagged Brasil, Brazil, brazilian style, construction, Economics, Environment, history, infrastructure, Politics, South America
4 Comments
Islands Digitally Composed From Images of Abandoned Sites by Fabio Araujo | Colossal
Brazilian designer Fabio Araujo digitally composes images of abandoned sites to create undesirable islands, small patches of earth ripped up from long neglected corners of civilization. The series, Abandoned Places, exists both as image and video as Araujo animates discrete … Continue reading
Posted in Art
Tagged Art, Brasil, Brazil, brazilian style, comparison, construction, creatives, Culture, infrastructure, rhythm, sculpture, Urban
Leave a comment
Temer power plays attorney general to maintain control of government — Open Americas
By Madeline Asta On Tuesday August 8, Brazilian President Michel Temer asked the Supreme Court (STF) to remove the country’s Attorney General, Rodrigo Janot from power. The decision to remove Janot comes after an August 2 congressional vote to drop … Continue reading
(23) O Clube da Esquina II – YouTube
Posted in Music
Tagged Art, Brasil, Brazil, brazilian style, creatives, Culture, Milton Nasciamento, rhythm, South America
Leave a comment
Brazil protesters pelt politician with eggs at her wedding – BBC News
Maria Victoria Barros is forced to leave church protected by riot police. Source: Brazil protesters pelt politician with eggs at her wedding – BBC News
