Pysanky eggs are decorated with a wax-resistance technique to create layers of line, color, and symbolism. According to this guide from the University of Kansas, early designs...
A pendulum wave or snake is a visual phenomenon that occurs when multiple weighted objects, hung with strings of incremental length, are set in motion simultaneously. Those...
Bumblebees display remarkable intelligence in both their natural habitats and under experimental conditions. In an Oxford study, researchers learned that “bumblebees optimise their foraging behaviour in a...
The next time you’re at a restaurant where paper-wrapped chopsticks are available, try making an origami swan chopstick rest. This kid-pleasing activity isn’t difficult, yet the resulting...
Why are hand-grated carrots better for a carrot cake than store-bought grated carrots? Why should you add flour to raisins before adding them to the batter? And...
Cape ground squirrels live together in the underground burrows of southern Africa’s arid and semi-arid regions but don’t live alone. Yellow mongooses regularly use the burrows for...
Create beautiful silhouettes and textures on naturally dyed Easter eggs using cotton bandages and plant materials. This leaf silhouette tutorial on the Schnell und Einfach (Quick and...
“The breathtaking geological formations of Cappadocia present one of the most astonishing landscapes on Earth. Also known as ‘fairy chimneys,’ these sturdy stone cones were created by...
Extreme climates and tree-devoid landscapes like the Sahara Desert and polar regions, don’t have any woodpeckers. Madagascar, Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands are also woodpecker-free....
Endlessly curious and chock-full of energy, otters Kotaro and Hana seem excited for the unexpected snow falling onto their toy-packed balcony. They touch the flakes with their...
“When someone dies,” LeVar Burton shares in this tender Reading Rainbow clip from 2001, “there’s an empty space that’s left behind in your life. There’s sadness because...
On an island nestled in the Bahamas, a lively group of wild pigs has made the sandy beaches their home. Known for their sociable demeanor and intelligence—studies...
What happens when you add bike lanes to city streets? Do they keep bicyclists safe? Do they ease or increase traffic? The Guardian looks at how bike...
Textile artist and educator Yamanono attaches, shapes, blends, trims, and brushes Merino wool fibers into place. As the layers take form, shiny eyes, a nose, a mouth,...
Paleobiologist Dr. Andre Rowe uses CT/surface scanning methods to generate 3D models of dinosaur skulls. “These 3D models,” his bio explains, “can then be tested for their...