These trees may have stood over 300 feet tall. Scientists have dated them back to about 800,000 years ago, and believe them to be distant relations of two other massive trees: gum trees and redwoods. More from this category… Read the full story here: Ancient Giant Trees Found…
This neat little vintage camera ships flat. It’s truly DIY. You put it together out of piece of recycled cardstock. Learn more and get yours on its Kickstarter page. More from this category… Read the full story here: Flatpack pinhole camera gets back to photography basics Thanks to…
Scientists have tuned into drought-stricken trees’ acoustic complaints. How does it work? Picture a tree as a giant straw, sucking water from the ground like you’d suck water from a glass. When the glass is nearly empty, air bubbles get pulled into the straw along with the water,…
Fault lines are littered with gold from seismic activity. Faults are often lubricated with mineral-rich water. When they…
Poecilotheria rajaei. Image via Discovery News It’s large enough to take down snakes, birds, and rodents. Its patterns…
Cats are forever getting in the way, whether they’re parking it on your keyboard or tracking ink across…
The TREEPEE wears many hats. It’s a tent that can swing and bounce when attached to a sturdy…
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