Science

April 7, 2016

Wasp Colony Given Colored Construction Paper Builds an Amazing Rainbow Nest

Biology student Mattia Menchetti performed an experiment on a colony of European paper wasps which yielded some very colorful results. Paper wasps are known for their water-resistant nests constructed out of fibers of dead wood and plant stems which have been chewed into a pulp and mixed with saliva. Menchetti provided a captive colony of these wasps with colored paper and in a beautiful display of entomological artwork, the insects produced a vibrant, rainbow nest.

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November 24, 2015

Mysterious Poodle Moth Looks Like a Real-Life Fairy

This fuzzy creature is equal parts adorable and puzzling, making you question the line between reality and science fiction. Setting the internet on fire due to its bizarre resemblance to a Pokemon or demonic Furby, meet the mysterious Venezuelan Poodle Moth. First discovered in 2009 by zoologist Arthur Anker of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, an enigmatic snapshot of the strange little guy quickly made its rounds online.

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March 10, 2015

Incredibly Realistic Anatomical Paintings Reveal the Inner Workings of Our Bodies

Artist and recent Pratt Institute graduate Danny Quirk continues to amaze with incredibly realistic anatomical illustrations painted directly on the body. Quirk uses liquid latex, acrylic paint, and Sharpies to expose the intricate inner workings of the human body. Muscles, tissue, organs and more are carefully rendered on the subjects' skin, making it appear as though their flesh has been opened up to reveal the inner wonders that allow us to move, breathe, and live.

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