Tag Archives: Environment

Interesting fishing technique

Posted in Craft | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Salvaged Scraps of Wood Nest Together in Richard Haining’s Elegant Curved Vessels | Colossal

MAY 20, 2024 GRACE EBERT All photos by Joe Kramm, courtesy of Richard Haining In the late aughts, Richard Haining began salvaging leftover wood. While working for a set design company, he realized that the sizable waste generated was also … Continue reading

Posted in Art | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Baths and Quarks: Solitons explained

17 Feb 2012 In ‘Baths and Quarks’, theoretical physics expert David Tong explains solitons and their effect on quarks and protons. ‘Solitons’ — solitary waves which can be seen as bubble rings in the bath — make it impossible for … Continue reading

Posted in Science | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Whale protects diver from shark

Posted in Animal Behaviour | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Toxic or Edible?? Amanita muscaria and other Mushroom Forager FAQ, Part 2 – S2E5

Part 1: • You’re Doing It Wrong, No Matter What… Toxic or Edible, Amanita muscaria. And other Mushroom Forager FAQ, Part 2 Want insight on some frequently asked questions concerning fungi and mushroom foraging? This video is part TWO of … Continue reading

Posted in Food | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Why we Got it Wrong – Fly Agaric 101: The Magical Mushroom (Amanita muscaria)

This is the Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria) – aka the mushroom from Super Mario Brothers. It’s famous, yet I think the general consensus is that you should never ever eat it. That’s probably the safest thing to do, but did … Continue reading

Posted in Nature | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

The London Church That’s In Missouri

Posted in History | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Capturing how light works at a trillion frames per second

Posted in Technology | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Beavers pause while chewing trees and listen to determine which way it will fall

Posted in Animal Behaviour | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Seasonal Blooms Capture Sunlight in Jessica Saunders’ Delicate Stained Glass Sculptures | Colossal

MAY 15, 2024 KATE MOTHES Photos by Alice Walker. All images © Jessica Saunders Essex-based artist Jessica Saunders’ delicate stained glass sculptures highlight an array of familiar and beloved blooms. “Flowers are connecting, grounding, uplifting, healing, and worth treasuring,” says … Continue reading

Posted in Art | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment