For most surfers, riding big waves even during the day, can be a little intimidating. Therefore, one can only imagine what it must have felt like for Australian big wave surfer Mark Visser, who made history on January 21st, when he surfed a 30ft. monster off the shores of Maui, Hawaii, in the wee hours of the morning....

36-year old Barnaby Usansky liked his name - However, he never felt it was quite long enough. So one fine morning, he decided to add a few middle names. His new official name is . . ....

They look like wisps of smoke and are so light that they have been nicknamed 'Frozen Smoke' - But make no mistake about it, the airy looking translucent aerogels are not only the world's lightest solids, but also, amongst the strongest. Now, scientists have figured out how to make them even lighter and very very flexible!...

Though most people think that chopsticks are made from scrap wood, they are actually made from trees - Not just any trees, but Aspens, sometimes also known as the 'mother of forests' because they protect young Conifers and provide a rich habitat for birds and mammals. And, we are not talking chopping down a few trees, but millions of them!...

Remember how your mum always tells you never to stick your tongue out, even if it is at an object like a traffic sign? Well, an Oklahoma youngster obviously wasn't paying any attention and what happened next, sounds eerily like the scene from the movie 'Christmas Story'....

Are you an aspiring scientist? Do you have an idea for a product or service that you believe may be the next big thing? Are you between 13-18 years of age? Then the folks at Google are looking for you!...

Zucchini is probably not what comes to mind when you think of a slice of hot delicious bread - Trust me, it's not my favorite vegetable either. However, I guarantee you this bread is delectable - One that will have you licking your fingers!...

Think grandparents are too old to have talent? - Don't tell that to the organizers of the 'Super Grandmother and Super Grandfather' contest. For they have been holding the event for many years now, and so far, have not been disappointed!...

All of us use chalk to draw hop-scotch squares or silly smiley faces but very few know how to use it like Cong Langui, China's chalk art master. What is even more amazing is that he has garnered all this talent on his own, as a way to surmount the hardships, life has thrown at him....

For all of you who cannot get enough of Apple Inc.'s sleek products, here is a sweet one to add to your list - And we mean literally, because while it may closely resemble the iPhone it is edible and if reports are to be believed, quite delectable....

A number of fortunate students at 21 elementary schools in the Southeast city of Daegu, South Korea are testing out a new kind of educator - A robot teacher. The 29 droids that have been deployed for a five-month trial, are the brainchild of The Korean Institute of Technology, which is trying to promote the integration of robots into people's daily lives....

While this year's excessive cold snap is a nuisance for most people who live in the Northern Hemisphere, it is probably being welcomed with open arms by the residents of Harbin, one of China's coldest cities and host to the world's largest and most spectacular Ice and Snow Festival....

Think you had a good Christmas? I guarantee you it was not as good as Victor Pauca's who received something he's been wanting for years - The ability to communicate his thoughts and feelings!...

Ever wondered why some strawberries are super sweet, while others not so much or why some chocolates taste creamier than others? It's all to do with the same thing that makes each human being different - the genes. Now, scientists believe they have unlocked the code that will take them one step closer to even more delicious versions of not only these two treats, but others as well....

How many Orangutans can you fit inside a first-class four bedroom suite? If you are lucky like this little fellow, the answer is only one! And, judging from the smug look on his face as he lounges in his little chair - baby bottle in hand, he seems to be enjoying the trip....

A sudden spat of wildlife deaths has become a cause of concern for people all across the globe. It all began on New Year's Eve when between 4,000-5,000 Red-winged Blackbirds plummeted to their deaths in a one mile-radius in the small town of Beebe, Arkansas....

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer have competed on grass, clay and cement courts - But a water court? That has to be a first! However the tennis champions proved that if necassary, they could walk er play on water too!...

A yearlong search for an elusive species of Cheetah that roams the desert of Termit, Niger, was finally successful, after an image of the extremely rare cat was captured by one of the strategically situated night cameras....

Happy Happy 2011 to all our readers! We hope you and your loved ones welcomed the New Year in style. Here is a glimpse at how 2011 was ushered in all around the world. So grab a cup of hot cocoa, sit back and enjoy the show!...

Think you spent too much on your tree this year? Think again - This 42ft. beauty that currently decks the lobby of Abu Dhabi's Emirates Palace Hotel is estimated to be worth an astonishing $11 million USD....

While wheelchair accessibility has come a long way, the world is still largely geared for people who can stand upright. Besides the day-to-day inconvenience, people who are wheelchair bound, also suffer from cardiovascular, respiratory and other health problems....

Artists use different mediums to express their creativity. For some its milk bottles, while for others, it's trick photography. San Francisco based photographer and sculptor Liz Hickok's medium of choice? Jell-O -The perfectly moldable gelatin dessert....

While it may not appear to be so - Thanks to all the equipment and television screens, not to mention the bright lights, constant air-conditioning or heating, gyms are big energy users - kind of ironic when you consider how much energy people expand whilst working out. Though there has been some sporadic attempts to harness the energy, nobody has taken it to the level of Portland-based Green Microgym....

What do you see when you look around? A blue sky, maybe some birds and even an odd airplane or helicopter? German photographer Lisa Reinmen, saw all that and something else - the letter q, formed by the curve of a lovely courtyard and a narrow street that led to it...