Pictures of animals in love and kissing. picked by onion 2 years ago

Researchers have learned that rhinovirus, long believed to cause the common cold, actually alters genes in the body and it's the modified DNA that creates cold symptoms. Now that they know what actually happens, that brings them one step closer to a cure. picked by Wingnut 1 year ago

Ground-breaking photographic techniques, plus state-of-the-art graphics, 4-D scanning techniques and the most sophisticated natural history models ever, have all been used to provide an unparalleled glimpse into a world that few of us would ever expect to see. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Their identities, causes of death and unique burials have been shrouded in mystery for over a century. But now pioneering teams from different continents have taken a phenomenal glimpse beneath the bindings of two Egyptian mummies on the same day. These extraordinary images, obtained by museums in New York, U.S. and Sydney Australia using cutting-edge medical technology, reveal minuscule details... read full post picked by AutumnLotus 5 months ago

Some real good pictures of animals made by human hands. picked by dorijan 3 years ago

Pictures with really small animals that easily fit on a finger. Really cute picked by kamaloo 2 years ago

Some of these are disturbing, but in the context of nature all are amazing. picked by jaxomlotus 3 years ago

A gallery of some really great pictures of animals: cute, nice and dangerous. picked by maxriter 2 years ago

Researchers say one of the reasons why we did not have too much problem with Bird Flu is because our nasal cavity is too cold for the virus to thrive in. picked by Ankabout 7 months ago

Eating your offspring may sound unthinkable, but animals from fish to birds are known to do it. Scientists have been unsure why such a behavior would have evolved, but a new study sheds light on the factors that may drive some parents to eat their young. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Sometimes, cute, fuzzy animals just get tired of our *****. Forced to crap in boxes, subsist on food that is basically liver-scented sawdust, it's no surprise that even the friendliest of creatures has been known to cause the occasional apocalyptic cascade of destruction. picked by cactushair 1 year ago

Aquatic animals that feed on lake and stream bottom sediments burp out small amounts of nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas, a new study finds. Nitrous oxide (N2O) is more commonly known to anyone who has sat in the dentist's chair as laughing gas. In the atmosphere it is a powerful greenhouse gas, packing about 310 times the punch as the same weight of carbon dioxide. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago

The world's first camera to take 3D video and pictures without the need for special glasses is to go on sale in Britain this September.

Created by Japanese camera company Fujifilm, it will allow users to see their holiday snaps in full 3D, with bicycles and beach balls jumping out from pictures. It can also capture movies with the same special effect. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

When their photographer's camera was stolen shortly after they exchanged vows, Karen and Tory Nordlinder figured they'd never have keepsakes of their wedding day... picked by smarty1052 3 years ago

Apparently ...a new Japanese camera is said to automatically weed out pictures when a person isn't smiling.
How about overweight people? Ugly people? picked by rambler 2 years ago

Even among animals there is room for a threesome. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago

A mayor in eastern Germany has filed charges against workers at his local zoo for shooting animals and selling them as meat. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Panelists discuss whether animals should play a more active role in the fight for their rights by participating in marches or organizing boycotts. picked by tubs 2 years ago

A Scottish chemistry lecturer believes she has discovered the scientific reason why cold, left-over pizza, tastes so good the morning after.

its quite an old article but i found it interesting. picked by spocksmyhomeboy 5 months ago

Billed as the world’s largest animal sacrifice fair, the event is expected to attract about five million Hindus. Despite protest from several quarters, the Nepal government has refused to intervene in the religious custom meant to appease Goddess Gadhimai where nearly 500,000 animals, including buffaloes, goats, ducks, roosters and pigeons will be sacrificed. picked by equinox 2 weeks ago