Just when we thought that we have seen it all from Google Earth, the folks at NASA have surprised us again, by releasing an amazing new 3-D map that clearly highlights the elevation of 99% of the Earth's surface.
Read news articleJust when we thought that we have seen it all from Google Earth, the folks at NASA have surprised us again, by releasing an amazing new 3-D map that clearly highlights the elevation of 99% of the Earth's surface.
Read news articleWhile there are a lot of incredible street artists in the world, Edgar Muller takes it to a whole new level with his 3-dimensional creations that transform ordinary streets into dramatic landscapes.
Read news articleFrom June 29th to July 5th 2009, 2,300 people from 44 nations brought their robotic creations to compete in the annual Robocop Soccer Championships, the largest and most important robotic competitions in the world.
Read news articleFrench urban climber, Alain "Spiderman" Robert scaled the 103-floor Sears Tower with just his bare hands and feet in 1997. While not all of us can accomplish that feat, we can at least experience some of the thrill, thanks to 'The Ledge' - a new addition to the Sears Tower Sky Deck in Chicago.
Read news articleAmerican policeman are known for two things - their love for donuts and their desire to 'protect and serve'. Now a team of cops have brought the two together by becoming the joint owners of 'Cops & Doughnuts', a pastry shop in Clare, Michigan.
Read news articleSince 1991, Migaloo a humpback whale has been a constant visitor along Australia's east coast delighting locals and tourists alike. However, he had disappeared for the last four years, either taking a different migration route to and from the Antarctica or sneaking by at night.
Read news articleAfter surviving a fire, several budget cuts, constant revisions and even the deaths of some of the people who started it - the Historical Thesaurus of the Oxford English Dictionary is finally ready for release.
Read news articleIf you have noticed that the sunsets in your area have been just a tad more beautiful than normal - kind of like pink, purple, and orange watercolor paintings - then you are not mistaken. The stunning endings to our summer days are thanks to the Russian volcano, Sarychev Peak
Read news articleThe Amazon rain forest has yielded many interesting critters, but these new finds top the list when it comes to unusual animals.
Read news articleIt's a collaboration made in heaven or should we say Space - Buzz Aldrin, the second man to set foot on the moon has teamed up with Grammy Award winner Snoop Dog, to produce a single entitled "Rocket Experience".
Read news articleTalk to any Astronaut about their most revered memory from Space and the answer will inevitably be - seeing the Earth. The most vivid description was given by Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, who said 'It suddenly struck me that that tiny pea, pretty and blue, was the Earth. I put up my thumb and shut one eye, and my thumb blotted out the planet Earth. I didn't feel like a giant. I felt very, very small.'
Read news articleToday, July 4th is not just our nation's birthday, but also the birthday of a very special girl, who coincidently happens to reside at the White House - Happy 11th birthday Malia.
Read news articleTomorrow the amazing William sisters - Serena and Venus will face-off against one another in the Wimbeldon Finals - Again! This will be the fourth year in a row that audiences will be cheering for and against a member of the same family.
Read news articleThe July 4th weekend is a time to get out the grill and indulge in a few hot dogs - or a lot of them if you are thinking of participating in the annual 'Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest' - the world's premier food eating contest.
Read news articleWhile this picture may appear to be something out of a horror movie, it is an actual picture taken off the coast of Durban, South Africa. However, do not worry, this story has a happy ending!
Read news articleAre you an aspiring artist? If so, this is a perfect contest for you and a great way to earn some moolah for yourself and your school.
Read news articleJust a week after its release, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' is breaking all kinds of records at the box office. The first day it was released, it raked in over 60mm USD surpassing 'Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix' by over $20 million USD, and lagging the all-time box-office leader 'The Dark Knight' by only $6mm USD.
Read news articleWhile no pet owner likes to think of his dog as 'ugly', in this competition the uglier the judges think your pooch is, the better are its chances of winning the title of - The World's Ugliest Dog'.
Read news articleEvery year, the President of the United States hosts a summer picnic for members of the Congress and their families. However, past events have been a little staid, featuring the usual classics - potato salad and hot dogs.
Read news articleSome kids pass their time by building castles, others forts. Two more creative six-year olds from Oelde, Germany decided to construct a 'Nuclear Power Station' out of an old computer.
Read news articleThe Tokyo Zoo is buzzing with excitement, with the recent debut of three petite baby Fennec foxes. Native to the Sahara Desert, these animals, also known as desert foxes, are amongst the cutest members of the canine family.
Read news articleA nine-year old boy and his parents are grateful for television - For it is from Discovery Channel's 'Man vs. Wild', that Grayson Wynne learnt about leaving a trail, which is what helped rescuers find him in Utah's Ashley National Forest.
Read news articleHello Kitty has come a long way since her humble beginnings as a sketch on notepads and diaries. In May of 2008 she was named the Japanese Ambassador to China - Now the cute cat has a resort built in her honor in the Guansi Township in Taiwan
Read news articleOn June 12th, just as the International Space Station was orbiting above Japan, the Sarychev Peak, one of the world's most active volcanoes, came to life, enabling astronauts to take some amazing, never before seen, pictures.
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