Science

February 28, 2017

3D Printed Planets Let You Hold the Solar System in the Palm of Your Hands

Ever wanted to have the world in the palm of your hand? Or capture stars in a bottle? Little Planet Factory, based in the UK, lets you do just that with their collection of 3D printed planets and moons. Founder George Ioannidis started the company after searching for a Mars globe and not finding anything to his liking. Combining his love for 3D printing and space, Little Planet Factory was born.

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February 9, 2017

Oddly Shaped Lava Formations Look Like a Mass of Twisted Bodies

Intertwined like a mass of twisted bodies sliding into a pit, these bizarre lava formations are a creepy natural oddity. Located in Hawaii over the West Kamokuna lava skylight, this eerie photo juxtaposes the proud researcher standing over what looks like the gates of hell. The photo was shot in 1996 by Laszlo Kestay, who is currently director of the USGS Astrogeology Science Center. So what is this image really showing?

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December 26, 2016

Otherworldly Images of Andromeda Galaxy Over a Tiny Swiss Village

Photographer Sandro Casutt lives in a remote Swiss village with unbelievable views of the Andromeda Galaxy. The village of Vals, population 990, is a prime location for viewing the closest major galaxy to the Milky Way. Thus, Casutt, together with his brother Markus, started Cosmic Art Photography two years ago as an outlet for their love of the universe. Owner of a tattoo parlor by day, Casutt spends his evenings hunting for the perfect sky.

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June 1, 2016

Challenging Color Test Hides Letters in Plain Sight

How well can you see color? Perhaps you’re a pro with one hue, but differentiating between two is a whole other story. To challenge your abilities, Buzzfeed Blue has created a short video with a simple test: identify the letter that’s hiding within plain sight. The video features four rounds of two different color combinations, each more difficult than the last.

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