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‘Extreme Conservation’ in the Most Hostile Places on Earth – National Geographic
Joel Berger dresses up in a bear suit to see how muskoxen in the Arctic will react, just one of the ways he’s an “extreme conservationist.” Conserving wildlife at the extreme edges of the natural world, whether in the Arctic, … Continue reading
We have 12 years to limit climate change catastrophe, warns UN
Urgent changes needed to cut risk of extreme heat, drought, floods and poverty, says IPCC Source: We have 12 years to limit climate change catastrophe, warns UN
Low Cost Drones – Columbia Robotics
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Tagged computing, Culture, Deep Learning, infrastructure, science
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The snake-like moves of the Eurasian wryneck
The origin of putting a ‘jinx’ on someone has everything to do with this bird: The Eurasian wryneck or Jynx torquilla. To ward off predators, these harmless birds bend and twist their heads around in a snake-like way. They also … Continue reading
Exploring Worlds Deep Beneath the Earth
Great Big Story Published on 2 Oct 2017 In this reel, we’re venturing deep, deep underground. We begin in Stockholm at the world’s longest art gallery, explore the mysteries of shell grotto, and visit the hidden metropolis 150 feet beneath … Continue reading
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Tagged construction, Culture, film, infrastructure, Technology, Urban
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Banksy artwork shreds itself after sale
“It appears we just got Banksy-ed,” a director at auction house Sotheby’s says. Source: Banksy artwork shreds itself after sale
Eerie Photos of an Empty Tokyo After Typhoon Warnings
Shinjuku Station in Tokyo gets used by an astounding 3.8 million people per day. That’s almost the entire population of Los Angeles! So stumbling upon an empty Shinjuku Station or Shibuya Station, even in the middle of the night, is … Continue reading
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How Music Can Be Better For You Than Sex and Chocolate: Deanna Choi at TEDxQueensU
Deanna Choi is a violinist and an undergraduate psychology student at Queen’s University. Her talk mixes live performance with a presentation on the psychological benefits of music.
The Tokyo Last Train Map is the Perfect Art Print for Night Owls
If you live or work in Tokyo, you may *ahem* occasionally find yourself out late, either drinking or working. And Tokyo isn’t exactly the city that never sleeps, especially when it comes to its extensive train and subway system. So … Continue reading
