Floods bring to mind destruction, but the ecosystems of floodplains and estuaries depend on the occasional deluge, so each year the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers times the release of large volumes of water.
Floods bring to mind destruction, but the ecosystems of floodplains and estuaries depend on the occasional deluge, so each year the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers times the release of large volumes of water.
Floods bring to mind destruction, but the ecosystems of floodplains and estuaries depend on the occasional deluge, so each year the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers times the release of large volumes of water.
The Punan people believe that a large helmeted hornbill guards the river between life and death. Their call is described as hoots followed by maniacal laughter.
The Punan people believe that a large helmeted hornbill guards the river between life and death. Their call is described as hoots followed by maniacal laughter.
Flashlight fishes are named for their large bioluminescent organs that are located beneath the eyes. The light they produce is used to attract prey, escape from predators, and to communicate!
Flashlight fishes are named for their large bioluminescent organs that are located beneath the eyes. The light they produce is used to attract prey, escape from predators, and to communicate!
Chicago's largest-ever public art installation, Color Jam, was unveiled in the heart of the city's Loop -- covering various surfaces of the intersection of State and Adams with multihued, geometric shapes.
Chicago's largest-ever public art installation, Color Jam, was unveiled in the heart of the city's Loop -- covering various surfaces of the intersection of State and Adams with multihued, geometric shapes.
Chicago's largest-ever public art installation, Color Jam, was unveiled in the heart of the city's Loop -- covering various surfaces of the intersection of State and Adams with multihued, geometric shapes.
Fish farmer Brian O'Hanlon is building a large-scale hatchery to support a new type of offshore aquaculture. Pods that float in the ocean are designed to hold an average of 35,000 fish each, quite a respectable haul!
Fish farmer Brian O'Hanlon is building a large-scale hatchery to support a new type of offshore aquaculture. Pods that float in the ocean are designed to hold an average of 35,000 fish each, quite a respectable haul!
Fish farmer Brian O'Hanlon is building a large-scale hatchery to support a new type of offshore aquaculture. Pods that float in the ocean are designed to hold an average of 35,000 fish each, quite a respectable haul!
Fish farmer Brian O'Hanlon is building a large-scale hatchery to support a new type of offshore aquaculture. Pods that float in the ocean are designed to hold an average of 35,000 fish each, quite a respectable haul!
Researchers have warned that Michelangelo's David is at risk of toppling, and they say its ankles are to blame. It's remained largely intact for more than 500 years, but tiny cracks in its ankles may threaten its stability.
Researchers have warned that Michelangelo's David is at risk of toppling, and they say its ankles are to blame. It's remained largely intact for more than 500 years, but tiny cracks in its ankles may threaten its stability.
Researchers have warned that Michelangelo's David is at risk of toppling, and they say its ankles are to blame. It's remained largely intact for more than 500 years, but tiny cracks in its ankles may threaten its stability.
These days we're surrounded by large numbers. We're told that there are 7-billion humans on Earth, and that there are upwards of 300-billion stars in the Milky Way. Good luck trying to wrap your head around that!
Fossil hunters from Europe have discovered one of the largest predators ever to have lived: a whale that could devour other whales, with a mouth 9 ft (2.7 m) long and 7 ft (2.1 m) wide.
These days we're surrounded by large numbers. We're told that there are 7-billion humans on Earth, and that there are upwards of 300-billion stars in the Milky Way. Good luck trying to wrap your head around that!
These days we're surrounded by large numbers. We're told that there are 7-billion humans on Earth, and that there are upwards of 300-billion stars in the Milky Way. Good luck trying to wrap your head around that!
The countries that send large contingents to the Olympics love to watch the "medal count" tally. The distribution of medals shows that the countries with the most medals don't always have the most gold.
The countries that send large contingents to the Olympics love to watch the "medal count" tally. The distribution of medals shows that the countries with the most medals don't always have the most gold.
The countries that send large contingents to the Olympics love to watch the "medal count" tally. The distribution of medals shows that the countries with the most medals don't always have the most gold.
It's humbling to know that there are still vast swathes of our planet’s surface in which it’s surprisingly easy to lose things. Even a ship the size of a large building, like the 1,400 ton ghost ship MV Lyubov Orlova.
It's humbling to know that there are still vast swathes of our planet’s surface in which it’s surprisingly easy to lose things. Even a ship the size of a large building, like the 1,400 ton ghost ship MV Lyubov Orlova.
It's humbling to know that there are still vast swathes of our planet’s surface in which it’s surprisingly easy to lose things. Even a ship the size of a large building, like the 1,400 ton ghost ship MV Lyubov Orlova.
Curling is the extremely rare Olympic sport that relies largely on self-policing. Historically seen as a gentleman's game, curlers are expected to fess up their own errors.