Why is the Sky Any Color?
Adults WorldIt's a question that you'd think kids have been asking for thousands of years, but it might not be that old at all. The ancient Greek poet Homer never used a word for blue in The Odyssey or The Iliad, because blue is one of the last colors that cultures pick out a word for.
Facebook Will Use Drones and Lasers to 'Beam' Internet to the World
Adults WorldAfter announcing Internet.org last year, an initiative to improve Internet access across the globe, Mark Zuckerberg unveiled the Connectivity Lab, a new team of scientists that has been working on the ambitious project. He said that the Connectivity Lab would develop "new platforms for connectivity on the ground, in the air and in orbit," according to a post on Internet.org on Thursday. How are they going to do it?
How we found the giant squid
Adults WorldHumankind has been looking for the giant squid (Architeuthis) since we first started taking pictures underwater. But the elusive deep-sea predator could never be caught on film. Oceanographer and inventor Edith Widder shares the key insight that helped to capture the squid on camera for the first time.
25 Mind Boggling Facts About Our World
Adults WorldDid you know that in all of history men have only mined two Olympic sized swimming pools worth of gold? Or that frogs use their eyeballs to swallow? If you did...congratulations, you're pretty smart. If not, read on because these 25 mind boggling facts about our world will probably change the way you see some things.
Explore the Galapagos' biodiversity with Street View
Adults WorldThis week marks the 178th anniversary of Darwin's first exploration of the Galapagos Islands. This volcanic archipelago is one of the most biodiverse and unique places on the planet, with species that have remarkably adapted to their environment. Through observing the animals, Darwin made key insights that informed his theory of evolution. Here's a short documentary that captures the 10-day expedition: More info
European Landmarks At Night
Adults WorldNightvision is a celebration of the brilliance and diversity of architecture found across Europe. Over the course of three months I journeyed with a friend through 36 cities in 21 countries with the ambition of capturing some of the greatest European structures in a new and unique way. Comprised of thousands of carefully taken photographs, strung together and stabilized in post-production, Nightvision aims to inspire appreciation for these man-made landmarks.
ETNZ- LV Race 3: Finally someone to race against
Adults WorldFinally today Emirates Team New Zealand got to race another boat in the Louis Vuitton Cup, lining up against Luna Rossa. It was a comprehensive win. The team put on a flawless display of boat handling in the breeze that peaked at just under 20 knots.