THE Great Barrier Reef has taken out one of world tourism's most coveted awards. The reef - the world's largest living organism - was voted the best destination by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) as part of its Tourism for Tomorrow awards, at a ceremony in Lisbon, Portugal, overnight. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Elizabeth "Lizzie" Bolden, recognized as the world's oldest person, died Monday in a nursing home, the home's administrator said. She was 116.

Bolden had 40 grandchildren, 75 great-grandchildren, 150 great-great-grandchildren, 220 great-great-great grandchildren and 75 great-great-great-great grandchildren. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Coral disease outbreaks hit hardest in the healthiest sections of the Great Barrier Reef, where close living quarters among coral may make it easy for infection to spread, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers have found. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

A giant shrimp living on Australia's Great Barrier Reef can see a world beyond the rainbow that is invisible to other animals. Mantis shrimps, dubbed "thumb splitters" by divers because of their vicious claws, have the most complex eyes in the animal kingdom, capable of seeing colors from the ultraviolet to the infrared, as well as detecting other subtle variations in light. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

This doesn't appear to be a case of "Islamophobia". When translated among the prayers made by the Imam to the Iowa Legislature were statements like: "Victory over those who disbelieve," and "Protection from the great Satan" Those who disbelieve is most of us. Islam has long called America "The Great Satan" picked by 2manyusernames 7 months ago

To coral reef-driven tourism industries like those of the Cayman Islands, there could be a greater cost in ignoring climate change than fighting it. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

The Neptune Memorial Reef is seen by its creators as a perfect final resting spot for those who loved the sea. They hope that one day the reef will cover 16 acres and have room for 125,000 remains. picked by cb__ 4 months ago

About 45 feet beneath the ocean's surface lies a cemetery with gates, pathways, plaques and even benches.

The Neptune Memorial Reef, which opened last fall, is seen by its creators as a perfect final resting spot for those who loved the sea. picked by 2manyusernames 4 months ago

Transparent "Skywalk" was built in Great Canyon, Arizona. Looks very scary, almost like a part of some theme park. picked by moebel 1 year ago

One of the great apes at a research center in Des Moines has learned a valuable lesson - don't pull the fire alarm. picked by robfouryqr 2 years ago

Roger Brent, President of the Molecular Sciences Institute, writes "With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility: Time for the synthetic biology community to acknowledge three responsibilities". picked by michelleroberts 2 years ago

Saw this on Drudge...guns mounted on robots are always a fun tech story, in my opinion. picked by cheeselog1234 1 year ago

Chinese archaeologists have discovered a section of the Great Wall straddling the Mongolian border that is the northernmost remnant of the landmark yet found. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Very interesting discussion on just what makes a photograph "great" picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

It's not just people who watch their weight. It seems that Australia`s Goby fish do it too and the discovery is providing a whole new insight into the way animals maintain social order. Marine scientists working on the Great Barrier Reef off Lizard Island have found that Goby fish deliberately diet - just to maintain their position in the pecking orders and to ensure they do not antagonise bigger ... read full post picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

Said to rival the great wall itself - the 13 mile long dragon will be covered in 5.6 million scales of jade or gold-coated bronze. picked by BrownTrout 1 year ago

Alexander the Great had ''Mother Nature'' on his side when he conquered the island fortress of Tyre in 332 BC, says a study published today. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

The sponges are so rich with marine life that scientists call them "a kindergarten or living hotel."

More on glass sponges here picked by suebe 1 year ago

A tourist from Yorkshire has filmed what he claims to be a Great White Shark off the coast of Falmouth in Cornwall. Coastguards are saying that this is very unlikely, but they are also saying: "The poor tourist industry this year is having a really hard time. The last thing we need is scare-mongering over some footage." So I reckon they're a bit like the Mayor in Jaws. Can't find t... read full post picked by pocksucket 1 year ago

“A practitioner should awake early in the morning and pass the urine, facing the east.” picked by Bornbad 1 year ago