Descending into a drab, unnamed war zone, the helicopter is familiar sight. As it kicks up dust and sand, the onlooking soldiers barely shield their eyes; even their most sensitive organs are grizzled. The moonlight is occluded by the grainy mist. The casual cargo drop is then enchanted by a peculiar sight: a glowing halo adorning the helicopter’s blades. Cutting through the … [Read more...] about The Kopp-Etchells Effect Explained
At First, “Horizons” Appears to be a Large Piece of Paper, But It’s Just a Clever Optical Illusion
At first glance, “Horizons” appears to be a larger than life piece of paper, but it’s actually just a clever optical illusion by New Zealand artist Neil Dawson. This massive steel sculpture is designed to look like a windblown piece of paper resting on a hilltop, and made its debut in 1994 for Gibbs Farm, an outdoor sculpture collection in New Zealand. Read more for a video, … [Read more...] about At First, “Horizons” Appears to be a Large Piece of Paper, But It’s Just a Clever Optical Illusion
Ellison’s Cave
Ellison's Cave is a pit cave located in Walker County, on Pigeon Mountain in the Appalachian Plateaus of Northwest Georgia. It is the 12th deepest cave in the United States and features the deepest, unobstructed pit in the continental US named Fantastic Pit. The cave is over 12 miles long and extends 1063 feet vertically.[1] Pits Ellison's features a number of … [Read more...] about Ellison’s Cave
Cystisoma
Cystisoma is a genus of amphipod. It is the only member of the family Cystisomatidae within the Hyperiidea.[1][2][3][4][5] The genus is noted for its nearly completely transparent body, adapted for life in low light waters. Description Gallery Cystisoma are characterized by unpigmented, transparent bodies which render them essentially invisible in water … [Read more...] about Cystisoma
Long-eared jerboa
The long-eared jerboa (Euchoreutes naso)[2] is a nocturnal mouse-like rodent with a long tail, long hind legs for jumping, and exceptionally large ears. It is distinct enough that authorities consider it to be the only member of both its genus, Euchoreutes, and subfamily, Euchoreutinae. Long-eared jerboas are found in the … [Read more...] about Long-eared jerboa