Last year, Charlie rescued a baby magpie. Now it has taken over his life — via Youtube
While driving through Norway, my boyfriend and I listened to Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman. Here’s a quick sketch of Fenrir Wolf who is tricked into letting the God’s tie him with ribbon that traps him — via hollisketch
Sharon McDermott crocheted a row on an afghan every day. The colour of yarn each day was determined by the day’s high temperature. After a year, she has a full blanket with an archive of the local weather conditions.
You can get instructions from knitting or crocheting blogs, or at YouTube. While the colours are up to the creator, and the blankets will vary widely by latitude, I wonder how a blanket made now will vary from a blanket made in the same home ten years from now — via Youtube
Mohan, who is one of three Red Panda cubs born at Symbio Wildlife Park, loves belly tickles with zookeeper Beth Sticker — via Youtube
By: Scott Park — via PLANET-PULP
Just landed at Made is this rather cool Vaserely large circular wool rug. The name hints at the op art inspiration behind this particular design, with the finished product a perfect addition to any retro living room. We particularly love the mustard version, although the grey would work if you are looking for something a little more subdued. Each rug is hand carved by artisans in India
using high quality New Zealand wool, as well as a a looped pile and high tufted pile for a 3D effect
. £349 is the price in either colour — via Retro to Go
South Australia will be home to the world’s largest lithium ion battery thanks to a historic agreement between Tesla and the State Government.
And Tesla boss Elon Musk is promising to build it in 100 days, or it’s free. Key points:
A 100-megawatt (129 megawatt hour) battery is to be in place before summer It will provide energy stability for SA and also be emergency back-up for shortfalls Elon Musk is sticking by a 100 days or free
promise for SA taxpayers
Tesla will build the 100-megawatt battery which will store energy from French renewable company Neoen’s Hornsdale Wind Farm near Jamestown, which is still under construction.
The project will be in place before summer.
Mr Musk’s 100 days or it’s free
pledge starts once the grid interconnection agreement has been signed — via redwolf.newsvine.com
The Wespe training bike for kids by Legler is a balance bike inspired by a classic design of the past. In this case a vintage Vespa scooter. Made in Germany, the balance bike is handmade and designed both to look good and to get your little one confident on two wheels. The Wespe has a height adjustable seat, can cope with a weight up to 35kg and is made of a mix of plywood, MDF and rubber — via Junior Hipster
Tough guy
Moyo doesn’t have his horns yet, but that doesn’t stop him practicing his charge. The 2-week-old black rhinoceros calf is very active and zookeepers provide him with a variety of toys and enrichment throughout the day. Play is important for baby animals — it’s how they learn the skills they will need as adults.
A male black rhinoceros calf was born at the Saint Louis Zoo on 17 May 2017. The little male is nursing well and being cared for by his mother, according to the Zoo’s rhino care team. The pair is bonding in their barn behind the scenes in River’s Edge. A date has not yet been set for their public debut — via Youtube
Ancient Roman concrete marine structures built thousands of years ago are stronger now than when they were first built.
So how has Roman concrete outlasted the empire, while modern concrete mixtures erode within decades of being exposed to seawater?
Scientists have uncovered the chemistry behind how Roman sea walls and harbour piers resisted the elements, and what modern engineers could learn from it.
Romans built their sea walls from a mixture of lime (calcium oxide), volcanic rocks and volcanic ash, a study, published in the journal American Mineralogist, found.
Elements within the volcanic material reacted with sea water to strengthen the concrete structure and prevent cracks from growing over time.
It’s the most durable building material in human history, and I say that as an engineer not prone to hyperbole,
Roman monument expert Phillip Brune told the Washington Post — via redwolf.newsvine.com
— via Youtube
A new technique for a new effect in their image candies. These Crystal Roses are formed from nothing but hot sugar, and flavours. This is the first in a series of candies using this kind of design — via Youtube
Fashion model and embroidery artist Sheena Liam hand sews images of women whose hair seems to gracefully dangle from each of her 2D surfaces, Liam using black thread as a substitute for her subjects’ long locks. The works are all completed and displayed on embroidery hoops, with hair styles extending from the women in french braids, messy buns, and long ponytails. In one particular design, tiny pieces of thread are seen attached to the wall below the hoop, creating the illusion that the embroidered woman above is messily trimming her fringe. Liam creates relatable, solitary moments within each hand sewn hoop. You can see more of her elegant designs, as well as snapshots from her travels, on her Instagram — via Colossal
UK photographer Sam Hobson’s gorgeous images of urban wildlife have caused quite a stir: he’s already won the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year award twice, in 2014 and 2016. He’s also been featured regularly in international magazines like National Geographic and BBC Wildlife. Hobson gives talks, lectures, and workshops on his craft at both the Natural History Museum and the Royal Geographic Society — via Dornob
All the blankets are mine originally uploaded by Red Wolf
Architectural designer Artur Dabrowsk produces rings, cuffs, necklaces and bracelets that revolve around the concept of
.depth
in terms of formal language (shadow lines, composition, depth of field) as well as in meaning (details, storytelling)
Whether he is crafting mysterious staircases to nowhere or endlessly looped brick arches, each piece involves careful attention architectural detail (including theoretical structural load calculations) and is available in brass, bronze or silver — via Urbanist
An Oriental Small-clawed Otter pup whose life who was saved by Caesarean section has come out of the nest box at Taronga Zoo — via Youtube
Australia’s most senior Catholic cleric, Cardinal George Pell, has been charged with historical sexual assault offences and ordered to appear in a Melbourne court.
Australia’s most senior Catholic cleric has been ordered to appear in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on July 18, after Victoria Police served charges on his legal representatives.
Cardinal Pell will return to Australia, as soon as possible, to clear his name following advice and approval by his doctors, who will also advise on his travel arrangements,
a statement released by the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney said.
He has again strenuously denied all allegations
— via redwolf.newsvine.com
On Wednesday, 3r May 2017, Dakota — one of the female European wolves at Wingham Wildlife Park in Kent, UK gave birth to pups in an outdoor den. This is the second pupdate of how these beautiful babies are getting on. During this pupdate we were able to confirm that there were four beautiful, healthy pups — via Youtube
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