WEIRD FACTS
By Chris Baraniuk – Antarctica is a haven, but life there is changing. Listen to Andrew Stewart describe the creatures that live in the seas around Antarctica and you will be transported into a world of fantastic shapes and colors. “Banks and beds …
By Loz Blain – This Japanese supercar design is made from incredibly strong wood-based cellulose nanofibers. Kankyosho. – One-fifth the weight of steel but five times the strength, plant-based cellulose nanofiber (CNF) offers carmakers the opportunity to build strong, lightweight cars while sustainably …
By David Szondy – The Panhard 1901 7hp is one of the world’ first modern motor cars. Bonhams. – One of the world’s first “modern” motor cars is going up for auction at Bonhams. “Le Papillon Bleu” is one of only five surviving …
By Rich Haridy – 6th Place winner. Small white hair spider. Javier Rupérez. – Nikon’s Small World competition has been running for nearly 50 years and it is one of the most compelling and reliably spectacular photo contests in the world. Focusing on the …
Scientists can now trick the immune system using tiny tech. By Alexandra Pattillo – Diseases like celiac, type 1 diabetes, and multiple sclerosis have no cure and are notoriously hard to treat, but a sneaky way to trick the immune system into operating …
By Ben Coxworth – Although not yet trialled on babies, the pacifier has been tested on diabetic adults. University of California-San Diego. – Because of infants’ soft, sensitive skin, it’s generally not a good idea to rig them up with medical biosensors that …
By Adam Williams – Steampunk is currently installed in Estonia’s Tallinn Architecture Biennial event. Tonu Tunnel. – Installed at this year’s Tallinn Architecture Biennial event in Estonia, Steampunk is an impressive-looking pavilion that has been painstakingly created by steam-bending lengths of hardwood. The …
By Noel McKeegan – Citroen celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, and the iconic 5CV Tourer was on hand at Motorclassica to mark the occasion. Noel McKeegan/New Atlas. – Motorclassica once again showcased a dazzling array of collectible cars and motorcycles recently at …
By Rich Haridy – Honorable Mention, People in Nature. A storm comes over Varadero, Cuba, 2019. Giovani Cordioli/TNC Photo Contest 2019. – The annual Nature Conservancy Photo Contest goes from strength to strength, with a record number of entries this year and a series …
By Nick Lavars – The Interceptor drone is designed to neutralize threats from other drones by smashing them out of the air. Anduril. – We’ve seen a few inventive solutions to stopping malicious drones in their tracks, including aircraft designed to capture them in …
