May 2015 - Lazer Horse

Platybelodon & Amebelodon

On May 30, 2015 by Tim Newman

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Platybelodon and Amebelodon, what lovely beasts they were. They look like the type of animal you would see in an awful Disney Star Wars remake, but the important difference is, these guys actually roamed...

This Is What A Slice Of Tree Trunk Sounds Like Played On A Record Player

On May 30, 2015 by Tim Newman

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Bartholomäus Traubeck has answered a question that none of us ever asked. He has found out what a slice of tree sounds like when it’s played on a record player. Before you dash...

The Chemistry Of The Amazon Mapped

On May 30, 2015 by Tim Newman

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Scientists from the Carnegie Airborne Observatory have done something pretty impressive. They have mapped the chemical content of the Amazon basin and its ancient forests. It’s the largest project of its type, and as an added bonus the...

The Submersive Art Of Yang Yongliang

On May 28, 2015 by Tim Newman

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Yang Yongliang, born 1980 in Jiading, Shanghai is an awe-inspiring contemporary artist. His early training was steeped in classical Chinese techniques which becomes apparent when you look at his work. But Yongliang is clearly passionate about bringing...

The Makapansgat Pebble – A Glimpse Into An Ancient Mind

On May 27, 2015 by Tim Newman

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Pebbles don’t make the news very often, and rightly so, they are generally unimpressive. However, the Makapansgat pebble is cut from a different cloth. This pebble tells a brief but enchanting story about humanity’s...

A Short History Of The Great Dismal Swamp

On May 24, 2015 by Tim Newman

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Having written about the incredible Okefenokee swamp in the US of A and the Great Vasyugan Mire in Siberia I thought it appropriate to continue the theme. So, today, I am proud to introduce...

Great Vasyugan Mire: The Biggest Swamp In The World

On May 23, 2015 by Tim Newman

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The Great Vasyugan Mire is located in Russia, in the Novosibirsk, Omsk, and Tomsk regions. It is epic in the original sense of the word, it covers an incredible 53,000 km² in total. That’s...

Amazing Weather Records: Rain

On May 22, 2015 by Tim Newman

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This is the second installment of impressive weather records. Last time I covered temperature and this time it is the turn of our old foe: rain. I hate rain. It’s my least favourite...

VIDEO: Strange Lights In Russian Skies. Aliens Or Missile Launch?

On May 22, 2015 by Tim Newman

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These days, although I still revel in the idea of alien life, I can’t be bothered to hold out any hope. When videos surface like the one below I am more than happy...

The Blob: A Meteorological Mystery

On May 22, 2015 by Tim Newman

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The Blob is a brand new meteorological phenomenon, its whimsical name belies the evil glint in its eye. This fledgling beast is causing the deaths of thousands of marine mammals and birds and at the same...

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