“I’m Not Afraid Of Death, But I’m In No Hurry To Die. I Have So Much I Want To Do First.”

Elaborate Salt Labyrinths by Japanese Artist Motoi Yamamoto

In hopes of inspiring younger generations, NASA created this series of gorgeous retro travel posters that encourage you to imagine a future where common space travel is a legitimate possibility. Source

some of my favourite microscope images I’ve taken

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Image of Saturn taken by Cassini spacecraft in October 28, 2016.

Credit: NASA/JPL 

Hot and Cold Tap water as seen through a thermal camera.

Vanadinite with Goethite - Taouz, Er Rachidia Province, Meknes-Tafilalet Region, Morocco

The mineral component of bone is comprised mostly of the calcium phosphate mineral hydroxyapatite which is embedded in the organic component type I collagen. When bone is exposed to a mildly acid environment the mineral component leaches out leaving only the pliable organic component. Vinegar is safe to use and does not destroy the protein scaffolding that gives bone it’s characteristic shape. This is a human fibula tied in a knot.

Examples of a Brocken Spectre, a phenomenon where a person’s giant shadow appears magnified onto clouds miles away. The shadow from the sun behind the person creates a halo, giving it an angelic appearance. This mostly occurs on any misty mountainsides or cloud banks, and can even be seen from aeroplanes.