You’ll be able to see Rachael Talibart’s beautiful photography in person at the Sohn Fine Art Gallery in Lenox, Massachusetts in the States from 7th of September through to 11th November. The English photographer uses fast shutter speeds to freeze the water into shape, creating as a sculpture might clay and in doing so manages […]
Why is it starting to rain octopus?
As a freak storm battled the Chinese city of Qingdao social media began to buzz with the term ‘Seafood Rain’. Why? It was raining octopuses, starfish and molluscs. The bizarre storm featured winds as fast as 78mph and rain heavy enough to shatter windows. The weather in the Yellow Sea created waterspouts. This octopus storm […]
The monstrous energy costs of heating Jurrasic World
When there’s a good movie to look forward to big brands, start thinking creatively about their messaging. Step forward E.ON who worked with PhD Physicists Toby Nonnemacher, Clarence Wret, Wilf Shorrock and the Post-Doctorate Physicist Phill Litchfield at the High Energy Physics Department at Imperial College London to think about dinosaurs and technology. The team […]
10 amazing facts about our moon
Isn’t it amazing that we still don’t know how the moon came to be? I’d always been told that the moon was blasted out of the Earth after the planet impacted with a large asteroid. It’s a relief to know that that’s not the only possible explanation. In Pure Spirit What’s your favourite story about […]
For a second the sand looks normal…
Watch as thousands of clams emerge from the damp sands in Topsail Island, NC. These are conquina clams and respond to the incoming waves. They’ll eat tiny plans and even animals that exist in the Atlantic waters. All along the beach, for miles and miles, these calms emerge at once to the same triggers and […]
This is what a solar eclipse looks like from 35,000 feet in the air
It starts out looking like some shadowy tornado was crawling towards the plane. What’s really going on? This is actually a solar eclipse filmed far above the clouds. As you can hear some of the passengers got very excited. This is Alaska Airlines flight #870 on route from Anchorage to Honolulu. The airline kindly made […]
Healthy food for your little superheroes
Looking for a way to encourage your family to eat healthy food? There’s plenty of superhero action on the cinema screen, TV and Netflix these days so perhaps these superheroes could help out? Fish is the Dish, a site from the Sea Fish Industry Authority, is here to help. They’ve put together some superhero sea […]
This video of exploding plants will blow your mind
Imagine plants building up so much pressure that seeds come bursting out like a fireworks display. “Touch me Nots” live up to their name as even a slightest brush is enough for them to fire off their seeds. They’re not alone in using explosions as a tactic for dispersing seeds though; squirting cucumbers and violets […]
World’s largest Great White shark caught on camera
The shark is known as Deep Blue she’s believed to about about 50 years old. How large is the world’s largest Great White shark? She’s at least 7 metres long. Wow. Diver Michael Maier had previously released some footage of his encounter with Deep Blue but these clips contain new, not seen before, images. In […]
Do you really care? Ethical Valentine’s Day gifts
Is it easy buying someone a Valentine’s Day gift? You may well be very nervous. There’s quite a bit to think about. If you buy something too expensive then you risk embarrassing them or coming on too strong. If you buy something too cheap then you look cheap. You might also want to avoid buying […]
