The discovery of an ancient city buried beneath the sands of modern-day Syria has provided evidence for a Hellenistic settlement that existed for more than six centuries extending into the time of the Roman Empire. The site provides a unique insight into the structures of a pre-Roman Hellenistic settlement. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Two professors propose an inte-grated and dramatic mechanism for the formation of kimberlites, the enigmatic structures bearing most of the world’s diamonds. Their theory explains many puzzling features of the formations and also suggests that the location of kimberlites is not related to near-surface geology. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

We’re going to visit Russia, North Korea, the US and Poland on our quest for the rustiest. Once found, we’re going to climb the towers and buildings so make sure you leave your vertigo behind… picked by Bornbad 2 months ago

Welcome to the future landscape picked by wildminou 2 years ago

Most people think of paper as an incredibly weak and fragile material, these furniture designers, architects and artists have taken paper and cardboard to new levels by creating amazing structures from these simplest of materials. picked by karenben 2 years ago

These engineering students at Texas Tech University have created some pretty amazing structures out of stacked pennies and other coins!! picked by BrownTrout 3 years ago

Really weird,isn't ? picked by molnatisi 2 years ago

Hit the beach anywhere in Japan, and you are likely to see endless piles of tetrapods — enormous four-legged concrete structures intended to prevent coastal erosion. By some estimates, more than 50% of Japan’s 35,000-kilometer (22,000-mi) coastline has been altered with tetrapods and other forms of concrete. picked by AutumnLotus 11 months ago

Probing a glowing bubble of gas and dust encircling a dying star, NASA's Hubble Space Telescope reveals a wealth of previously unseen structures. The object, called NGC 2371, is a planetary nebula, the glowing remains of a Sun-like star. The remnant star visible at the center of NGC 2371 is the super-hot core of the former red giant, now stripped of its outer layers. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Volcanoes are some of the most amazing natural formations in the world. When these sleeping powerhouses wake up they can literally blow their tops. As the ash and lava settles, any damage and destruction the eruption has left behind can be evaluated. In ideal circumstances, people and structures are protected at a safe distance and the firey beauty of the volcanic eruption can be observed, filmed ... read full post picked by kakana 4 months ago

Researchers say a waterless concrete made entirely from moon dust can be used to build structures on the moon, which would reduce the amount of materials that would have to be shipped there to establish permanent bases. picked by Wingnut 1 year ago

Astronomers are using the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope to dissect one of the largest structures in the Universe as part of a quest to understand the violent lives of galaxies. Hubble is providing indirect evidence of unseen dark matter tugging on galaxies in the crowded, rough-and-tumble environment of a massive supercluster of hundreds of galaxies. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

From a distance the bizarre structures sprouting from the high Alentejo plain in eastern Portugal resemble a field of mechanical sunflowers. picked by karenben 1 year ago

Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have discovered metal-rich sedimentary deposits in a New Hampshire lake that grow faster than any other deposits found in the United States. Understanding the environmental conditions that aid in the creation of the structures, which contain copper, iron and other heavy metals, could be helpful in discovering new metal sources. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Hippos can stand in the hot sun all day without getting a sunburn, and now researchers know why: a red-colored glandular secretion known as "hippo sweat" contains microscopic structures that scatter light, protecting the hefty mammals from burns, according to a new study. picked by AutumnLotus 8 months ago

All urban "life" begins and ends, each day and night under the watch of the city's tallest skyscrapers and most grand architectural structures. So kick back and appreciate the view that they have to offer... picked by maxriter 2 years ago

Both jetties and piers are visually charming structures which add a certain amount of character to beaches and harbours around the World, in some places serving as major tourist attractions in their own right. Listed are just some of them, accompanied by interactive Google Maps. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

Images from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope reveal 14 young, runaway stars plowing through regions of dense interstellar gas, creating brilliant arrowhead structures and trailing tails of glowing gas. picked by AutumnLotus 11 months ago

Argosy's Visible Body is the most comprehensive human anatomy visualization tool available today. This entirely Web-delivered application offers an unparalleled understanding of human anatomy. The Visible Body includes 3D models of over 1,700 anatomical structures, including all major organs and systems of the human body. picked by extc68 2 years ago

Cool! picked by hypnotode 3 years ago