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Nature Consciousness in Native American Religion | Jerry Flexer Writes

This exploration of Native American traditions proposes a diagnosis for the disconnect modern humans experience from nature and considers traditional Native practices as potential therapy people might take up to heal the rift. The Native American “way of being in … Continue reading

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Autumn Leaves Crackle and Writhe Like a Flame in Short Film by Animator William Crook

In “Stickmatch,” a new short film, a matchstick-like twig lands onto the screen, and with one long strike, it spontaneously ignites flames.[…] More: Autumn Leaves Crackle and Writhe Like a Flame in Short Film by Animator William Crook

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Woman Sets Up A Feeder Cam For Birds And Other Animals In Her Yard And The Photos Are Extraordinary (75 New Pics)

Ostdrossel captures incredible pictures of a variety of species remotely as they enjoy tasty bird feed. Her photographic journey began in 2012 when she moved from Germany to Michigan for love. She was surprised by the variety of wildlife in … Continue reading

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Unbelievable Ways The Victorians Caused Their Own Deaths | Absolute History

Hidden Killers of the Victorian Home: In a genuine horror story, Suzannah Lipscomb reveals the lethal products, gadgets and conveniences that lurked in every room of the Victorian home and shows how they were unmasked.

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Festo is Creating Incredible Robots that Crawl, Fly, Swim and Hop

Festo’s robots are inspired by animals. The German company’s latest robot is an emotional butterfly that only weighs 27 grams. Dr Elias Knubben explains how the family run company develops the bots. This talk was recorded at WIRED Live on … Continue reading

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Biomimicry is more than just good design.

In this Our Changing Climate environmental video essay, I look at biomimicry. Specifically how biomimicry can not only lead to nature-inspired design for architecture and materials, but also for better relationships, activism, and communities. I draw upon adrienne maree brown’s … Continue reading

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Derek Jarman’s garden

Barnes Film In the most inhospitable of places, the flat, bleak, expanse of shingle that faces the Dungeness nuclear power station Filmmaker Derek Jarman, created a breathtakingly beautiful garden. More than 25 years after Jarman’s death in 1994, the garden … Continue reading

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Some of the World’s Largest (and Most Unusual) Collections

You’ve heard of people collecting toys, sports memorabilia and fine art. But how about smells, colors and human brains? Join us for a “show and tell” with some of the world’s foremost collectors of interesting and, sometimes, unusual things. Our … Continue reading

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Stories In Place: Plante.

Plante. is a slow lifestyle plant shop in the heart of Budapest, Hungary that was forced to think beyond their physical store. Réka Bucsi captures this moment of transition through animated flora. Stories in Place is a collection of videos … Continue reading

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