Don’t Look Up

The general rule of thumb for animal urination goes something like this: Big creatures, like elephants and horses, relieve themselves by producing jets of pee, while tiny creatures, like insects, can only make droplets. But cicadas seem to be an exception to this rule: Despite their relatively small size, they pee in high-speed jets like larger animals do, according to observations of the bugs in Peru and Singapore, published Monday in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

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May the 4th be with you

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Penny Thomson’s Kinetic Sculptures

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Walk of fame, Michael Pederson

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Moon’s Movement

Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy gives us a look at how he created a gif of the Moon's libration. He also produced an incredible image with every frame captured during his month following the Moon.

 

The Prestige

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This new Japanese hot pot restaurant in Tokyo has a cute mascot named Kuma-chan—Japanese for “little bear.”

The only downside is that the adorable bear is actually a part of the meal.

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Epic GIF

Twice a year, DSCOVR satellite's camera EPIC captures the Moon transiting Earth. 

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Maja Wrońska

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Creatures of New York

By Claire Wyman

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“Escape,” by Malika Favre.

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Agatha Yu

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Marija Tiurina’s Stereogramos

Whether a bizarre mishmash of thoughts from quarantine or a crowded parallel universe in North London, Tiurina’s works are a seemingly endless exploration of mystery, delight, and general chaos, themes the London-based illustrator continues in her new series Stereogramos.

 

May the 4th Be With You!

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Burning Man

I've been going to Burning Man for the last ten years in a row and I've discovered more about love and consciousness than I ever thought possible. I absolutely love going out to capture the surprising beauty that manifests itself in spontaneous ways, opening up minds and hearts in natural ways. 

This collection features some of my favorite moments of the last ten years.”

 - Trey Ratcliff

 

Mother Hen Has Weird “Chicks”

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In bloom!

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Alfred Hitchcock Presents …

[new lyrics for old songs] 

Autumn Traditions: COVID-19 Edition By Jonathan Muroya

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