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How vultures are changing European mountains
Conservation groups all over the world are bringing animals back from the brink of extinction. I meet a team in Bulgaria working with the creepiest species of them all: vultures. The idea is that they will eventually help mitigate climate … Continue reading
Daniel Rueda and Anna Devís’ New Book ‘Happytecture’ Finds Beauty and Whimsy in Architectural Details | Colossal
JULY 3, 2023 KATE MOTHES “Window Shopping.” All images © Daniel Rueda and Anna Devís Celebrated in a new book, photography duo Daniel Rueda and Anna Devís find endless inspiration in the built environment. Whether interacting with architecture or crafting … Continue reading
How Fractals Make the Best Coffee
There is suprising physics involved in making the perfect coffee. Here’s a math-free dive down the rabbit hole of how fractals make the best cup of coffee, and answering just what the heck is a renormalization group. #physics #coffee #stem … Continue reading
The World’s First Malaria Vaccine Gets a Shot in Africa | SciShow News
Last week, the World Health Organization announced that a malaria vaccine has finally made it through all the regulatory hurdles and is being distributed in the country of Malawi. Learn how it works and why it’s taken so long to … Continue reading
A New Book Celebrates the Exquisite Patterns and Glowing Colors of Glass Maestro Lino Tagliapietra | Colossal
JUNE 27, 2023 KATE MOTHES All images © Lino Tagliapietra, courtesy of Phaidon Lino Tagliapietra’s seven-decade career has established him as one of the most renowned glassblowers in the world. Recognized for his elegant, detailed sculptures that coax light and … Continue reading
Channeling African Heritage and Fairytales, CreativeSoul Photography Empowers Black Children in Captivating Portraits | Colossal
JUNE 23, 2023 KATE MOTHES In their ongoing AfroArt series, CreativeSoul embraces the versatility of Black hair by sweeping it into towering updos and beaded braids. Ten years ago, Atlanta-based photographers Kahran and Regis Bethencourt of CreativeSoul Photography noticed a … Continue reading
Pocket-Sized Water Filtration Straw Lets You Drink Straight Out Of Lakes | DesignTAXI.com
By Nicole Rodrigues, 20 Jun 2023 Image via LifeStraw Chuck this straw into your pocket before heading out on your next adventure. Clean water, unfortunately, is a resource that many take for granted. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates … Continue reading
Meeting this Syrian toymaker was nothing like I expected it to be || We Were Here
I’m so excited for you to meet my new friend Mohammad. Thanks to everyone who helped make this happen, here’s more information on the project: In support of World Refugee Day, We Were Here is an original documentary series from … Continue reading
Change your diet, extend your life | Dr. Morgan Levine
Former Yale professor Morgan Levine shares 3 ways to change your diet to extend your life. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► / @bigthink Up next, The science of super longevity ► • The science of su… Dr. Morgan … Continue reading
