WEIRD FACTS
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 …
By James Holloway – The Jaguar XK120’s new twin motors are good for 375 bhp. Lunaz. Brand new startup Lunaz seeks to make a bold entry into the high-end car market, as it announces its plan to restore history’s “most beautiful and celebrated …
Author: Eliot Cunningham – Fear not my fellow vegans and aspiring plant based people. Protein is traditionally associated with meat, but getting enough protein on a primarily plant based or vegan diet is easy. High protein plant based foods are abundant and a …
Need we say more? By Holly Patrick – Bringing pet dogs into the workplace is becoming increasingly common. Large companies like Google, Ticketmaster, and challenger bank Monzo are just a few that have joined companies in the pet sector (like Pets at Home) …
