Jury out on Boy George. Following the announcement yesterday of a forthcoming lawsuit from fired HR administrator Crystal Dixon, University of … [Read more...] about News: Mongolia, Matt Lucas, Twitter, James Franco, Episcopalians
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Shell Oil ROV Captures Rarely Seen ‘Elbowed’ Squid
Like a creature out of War of the Worlds, a Magnapinna squid appeared before a camera on a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) at the Perdido oil and gas … [Read more...] about Shell Oil ROV Captures Rarely Seen ‘Elbowed’ Squid
One Lucky Penguin
Frankly, if I were in that dinghy, I'd be a tad less comfortable than these folks appear to be.Watch it, AFTER THE JUMP... (via buzzfeed) … [Read more...] about One Lucky Penguin
Debby, World’s Oldest Living Polar Bear, Dies
Debby, a 41-year-old polar bear at the Assiniboine Park Zoo in Winnipeg, Manitoba was euthanized yesterday due to a degrading kidney condition. … [Read more...] about Debby, World’s Oldest Living Polar Bear, Dies
BBC Breathless Over Big Shark’s Bountiful B.M.
You know, I try to keep the subject matter varied on the site. That said, here's breaking nature news from the BBC: "It's as thick as your arm, … [Read more...] about BBC Breathless Over Big Shark’s Bountiful B.M.
I Found a Costume for Earth Day
In Dutch artist Levi van Veluw's new series, he recreates two dimensional landscapes in 3-D, on his head. Pretty trippy stuff.Check out the video … [Read more...] about I Found a Costume for Earth Day
Ocean Census to Reveal Massive Range of New Species
At a meeting November 11, researchers involved in the "the Census of Marine Life" will unveil what one oceanographer is calling "a scientific … [Read more...] about Ocean Census to Reveal Massive Range of New Species
Towleroad Guide to the Tube #388
NOSE FOR NEWS: “I Haven’t Been to Many Political Events Where You Smell That” EMPTY LIVES: The Onion on the post-Obama victory aftermath. FOX vs … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #388
Hot Shots: Wildlife Photography Awards Handed Out
Steve Winter won the UK's … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: Wildlife Photography Awards Handed Out
Blind 80-Year-Old Flamingo Attacked at Australian Zoo
Earlier this month I reported on a seven-year-old kid who snuck into the Alice Springs Reptile Centre in Australia after-hours and spent 30 minutes … [Read more...] about Blind 80-Year-Old Flamingo Attacked at Australian Zoo