One of the most famous archaeological sites in the world, Pompeii was sealed like a time capsule when the eruption of Mount Vesuvius buried it under ash and pumice in A.D. 79.
One of the most famous archaeological sites in the world, Pompeii was sealed like a time capsule when the eruption of Mount Vesuvius buried it under ash and pumice in A.D. 79.
The packed city subways of Tokyo have caught the eye of photographer Michael Wolf. In a series called Tokyo Compression, Wolfe captures the sweaty and uncomfortable reality of the daily grind of city life.
The packed city subways of Tokyo have caught the eye of photographer Michael Wolf. In a series called Tokyo Compression, Wolfe captures the sweaty and uncomfortable reality of the daily grind of city life.
The packed city subways of Tokyo have caught the eye of photographer Michael Wolf. In a series called Tokyo Compression, Wolfe captures the sweaty and uncomfortable reality of the daily grind of city life.
The Cayan Tower twists a full 90 degrees from its base to its apex. Designing a 1,000-foot-tall twisting tower is no small feat. Many similarly torqued completed projects cap out at fewer than 50 stories.
The Cayan Tower twists a full 90 degrees from its base to its apex. Designing a 1,000-foot-tall twisting tower is no small feat. Many similarly torqued completed projects cap out at fewer than 50 stories.
Two members of Ukraine’s Olympic team withdrew from the Sochi Games on Thursday in a show of solidarity with protesters who are locked in a violent conflict with their government in the capital city of Kiev.
Two members of Ukraine’s Olympic team withdrew from the Sochi Games on Thursday in a show of solidarity with protesters who are locked in a violent conflict with their government in the capital city of Kiev.
Two members of Ukraine’s Olympic team withdrew from the Sochi Games on Thursday in a show of solidarity with protesters who are locked in a violent conflict with their government in the capital city of Kiev.
Cao vit gibbons are within a few generations of reaching the carrying capacity of their current habitat. And because the forest has become fragmented by development, there is no easy way for young gibbons to disperse.
Cao vit gibbons are within a few generations of reaching the carrying capacity of their current habitat. And because the forest has become fragmented by development, there is no easy way for young gibbons to disperse.
Could crowdsourced photo sharing be the future of taxonomy? More and more people are using high-quality cameras that capture the kind of detail scientists need for identification, and they are sharing their photos online.
These aren’t your typical loos. One uses microwave energy to transform human waste into electricity. Another captures urine and uses it for flushing. And still another turns excrement into charcoal.
Lee Westwood is in the early stages of working with Sean Foley to iron out the kinks in his swing. The coach, known to look after Tiger Woods and US Open champion Justin Rose, is capable of getting inside his players' heads.
Lee Westwood is in the early stages of working with Sean Foley to iron out the kinks in his swing. The coach, known to look after Tiger Woods and US Open champion Justin Rose, is capable of getting inside his players' heads.
Lee Westwood is in the early stages of working with Sean Foley to iron out the kinks in his swing. The coach, known to look after Tiger Woods and US Open champion Justin Rose, is capable of getting inside his players' heads.
A new technology that sees through walls has detractors who fear a signficant loss of privacy, adding more "Big Brother" capabilities to governments. Wi-Vi's importance in saving lives may trump these concerns, however.
A new technology that sees through walls has detractors who fear a signficant loss of privacy, adding more "Big Brother" capabilities to governments. Wi-Vi's importance in saving lives may trump these concerns, however.
A new technology that sees through walls has detractors who fear a signficant loss of privacy, adding more "Big Brother" capabilities to governments. Wi-Vi's importance in saving lives may trump these concerns, however.
A new technology that sees through walls has detractors who fear a signficant loss of privacy, adding more "Big Brother" capabilities to governments. Wi-Vi's importance in saving lives may trump these concerns, however.
The Cayan Tower twists a full 90 degrees from its base to its apex. Designing a 1,000-foot-tall twisting tower is no small feat. Many similarly torqued completed projects cap out at fewer than 50 stories.
The Cayan Tower twists a full 90 degrees from its base to its apex. Designing a 1,000-foot-tall twisting tower is no small feat. Many similarly torqued completed projects cap out at fewer than 50 stories.
People captured on camera were not told their pictures were being taken. None gave permission. The technology has not been proven to be reliable. What if the system points out an innocent person as a criminal by mistake?
Every fan was of interest to security officials, who used tiny, hard-to-see cameras to capture a shot of each person who passed through the stadium gates.
People captured on camera were not told their pictures were being taken. None gave permission. The technology has not been proven to be reliable. What if the system points out an innocent person as a criminal by mistake?