Photography
December 25, 2019

Skier Uses Smartphone to Capture Incredible Light Halos in the Swiss Alps

When amateur blogger Michael Schneider went skiing in the Swiss Alps with friends, he was looking to have a day of fun and adventure. But what he didn't expect was to take a photograph that would cause a sensation online. As Schneider waited for a friend on the mountain, he took advantage of the moment to test out the camera on his new smartphone.

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Design
December 24, 2019

Japanese Stationery Company Develops Transparent Eraser to Let You See What You’re Erasing

The first eraser was invented in 1770 by English engineer Edward Nairne, and it has since been updated by various manufacturers into countless types, shapes, and sizes. But this staple correction tool has always had one flaw—you can’t see what you’re rubbing out. This is now a problem of the past thanks to Japanese stationery brand Seed.

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Science
December 23, 2019

Moldy Bread Science Experiment Is a Gross Reminder of How Many Germs Are on Our Hands

Have you ever wondered how many germs are lurking on your laptop? Or what happens when you don’t wash your hands? Educators Jaralee Metcalf and Dayna Robertson conducted an experiment, found through the C.S. Mott Children's Hospital website, that will open your eyes to just how much bacteria is on your hands and devices if left uncleaned.

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Birds
December 21, 2019

Striking Portraits of Rare and Endangered Birds With Unique Personalities

British photographer Tim Flach is known for his striking portraits, which feature different animals treated with the same care as any human model. Placed against a plain background, each subject becomes a highly stylized object of beauty that expresses its own unique personality. In this way, Flach's portraits strike an emotional chord with their ability to draw a line between animal and human relationships.

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