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The Beautifully Complex Art of Moroccan Mosaics

Yohani — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:50:52 -0500

Moroccan mosaics have been around for centuries, their intricate designs delighting all who see them. But there's more to the complex patterns than meets the eye.

Exploring the Hospital Room of Tomorrow

Karl Fabricius — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:20:51 -0500

This infographic offers a fascinating glimpse into how hospital rooms might look in the very near future...

20 Cute Koalas Precariously Catching Some Zs

Simone Preuss — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:06:29 -0500

Koalas are not only cute; they are also experts at sleeping in trees – and dozing while doing so! Still, looking at the following images, it doesn't seem an easy feat!

Stunning Polar Images from NASA's Operation IceBridge

Yohani — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:20:52 -0500

Since the malfunction of their polar ice monitoring satellite ICEsat, NASA has taken to the skies in low-flying aircraft to continue their important research.

New Book for Birders Really Breaks the Mould

Environment_Mol — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 17:08:00 -0500

The Crossley ID Guide: Eastern Birds is a new and unique field guide that replaces conventional content illustrations with stunning digital photography and more.

10 Hottest Links of the Week

Karl Fabricius — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:14:49 -0500

The worst polar expedition ever and nine warmer links, including a church consumed by nature, and eleven more such places of worship given a new lease of life...

11 Coolest Links of the Week

Karl Fabricius — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:21:56 -0500

Trees have some staying power – geez, just check out these six – but then, if a guy can live without a heart, so do we! Cool link awesomeness abounds!

The Fractal Patterns of Landscapes Devastated by Drought

Michele Collet — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:09:05 -0500

Drought is a killer of animals, crops and people, yet there is an undeniable beauty to the 20 images of parched terrains that we are about to explore.

Iceland's Historic Turf Houses: The Eco-Homes of the Future?

Yohani — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:42:43 -0500

Thanks to their practical and energy efficient design, the turf houses of Iceland have been around for centuries – and may be the future of eco-conscious home design...

10 Adorable Baby Animals That Grow Up To Be Deadly Predators

Yohani — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:25:43 -0500

Even the fiercest predators start their lives helpless and adorable, and even cold-blooded killers like crocodiles display surprising parenting skills...