Mascot Piggyback Ride Gone Wrong picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago

The saprobe Panellus Stipticus displaying bioluminescence. picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago

Footprints, Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago

Salt mounds in Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia. The Salar de Uyuni is the world's largest (12 000 km²) and highest (3 700 m) salt flat, ca. 25 times as large as the Bonneville Salt Flats. It's the remnant of a prehistoric lake surrounded by mountains without drainage outlets. picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago

A lip balm designed to burn fat has been attacked for playing on women's insecurities.

The makers of Burner Balm, based in Los Angeles, say the product will curb appetite and increase energy level while burning fat and carbohydrates.

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Giant wetas are species of weta in the genus Deinacrida of the family Anostostomatidae. Giant wetas are endemic to New Zealand. picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago

Omphalotus olearius: bioluminescent fungus picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago

Other animals use their bioluminescence to "scream" for help. Once an animal is caught in the clutches of a predator, its only hope for escape may be to attract the attention of something bigger and nastier that may attack and eat whatever is about to eat it. This amazing light show is known as a "burglar alarm" display. The deep-sea jellyfish, Atolla wyvillei, is a master of t... read full post picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago

A disabled pensioner who travelled 130 miles in his wheelchair to propose to his girlfriend had to be rescued by police after his offer was rejected.

The 67-year-old travelled across Germany from Minden to Salzwedel, using just his arms to propel the chair, in a four-day journey. picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago

Chainmail Chess Set picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago

The world's largest dosa on the promotional event of Tamil film 'Quick Gun Murugun' in Ahmedabad. (PTI Photo) picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago

Running for his life: The gamekeeper flees as the hungry hippo charges at him. Hippos are some of the most aggressive creatures on Earth picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago

Let’s face it, some people like their pets big! If you are looking for a large dog, there are a number of ‘giant’ breeds. Be careful, though - you should only consider these breeds if you have lots of space, lots of time and a good deal of money. The Real Owner takes a look at the some of the giants of the canine world. picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago

The 18-year-old Tasmanian driver — "worried" about fuel — turned his car's engine off and removed the keys from the ignition while coming around a bend on a highway, the Mercury newspaper reports.

But he was unable to steer the car out of the path of an oncoming truck after the steering wheel locked. picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago

New images released today by ESO delve into the heart of a cosmic cloud, called RCW 38, crowded with budding stars and planetary systems. There, young stars bombard fledgling suns and planets with powerful winds and blazing light, helped in their task by short-lived, massive stars that explode as supernovae. In some cases, this onslaught cooks away the matter that may eventually form new solar sy... read full post picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago

The cancer-fighting power of antioxidants has been thrown into doubt by US research that shows they can also help cancer cells to survive and thrive. picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago

In what has been described as a step towards the creation of a synthetic cell, scientists have created a new "engineered" strain of bacteria.

A team successfully transferred the genome of one type of bacteria into a yeast cell, modified it, and then transplanted into another bacterium. picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago

Earthwatch scientists in South Africa have discovered 18 new species of invertebrate including spiders, snails, millipedes, earthworms, centipedes and true bugs. picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago

Thereby hangs a tail: Lion cubs are fascinated by the swishing tails of older relatives, even taking an occasional bite picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago

Death by paper football picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago

Can I join? picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is an international non-governmental organization working on issues regarding the conservation, research and restoration of the environment. It is the world’s largest independent conservation organization with over 5 million supporters worldwide, working in more than 90 countries, supporting around 1300 conservation and environmental projects around the w... read full post picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago

To be or not to be a clone picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago