5 Things to Know about the Trillion-Ton Iceberg
A titanic iceberg on the move. Is climate change to blame? And where is it going next?
From Weekly Filet #240, in July 2017.
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The science of hummingbirds
I don’t think I’ve seen anything as beautiful and fascinating on the web this year. Hummingbirds, recorded in super slow-motion and visually explained. How their wings work, their brain, their tongue. Make sure to watch the short making-of video, too.
From Weekly Filet #239, in July 2017.
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The Antarctica Series
Flying above and diving below Antarctica, in virtual reality.
From Weekly Filet #236, in June 2017.
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The Thoughts of a Spiderweb
Turns out humans are not the only species to have learned how to offload cognitive tasks to the web.
From Weekly Filet #235, in June 2017.
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Climber Completes the Most Dangerous Rope-Free Ascent Ever
Two months ago, I stood at the foot of this monumental 1000 metre wall in Yosemite. Looking up alone made me shiver. Not this guy.
From Weekly Filet #235, in June 2017.
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Helvetia by Night 360°
Stunning. A timelapse video of Swiss lakes and cities and mountains, in 360° – you’re automagically drawn to the night sky.
From Weekly Filet #232, in March 2017.
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Planet Earth II
I’m a little late to this, but if you haven’t seen the BBC’s second Planet Earth series, do so. Mindblowing shots. (Vox.com has a series of excellent videos on the technology behind Planet Earth, you might want to watch those, too.)
From Weekly Filet #231, in March 2017.
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Gorgeous Foggy Scenes Over Europe Moments Before Sunrise
Well, that title pretty much says it all.
From Weekly Filet #183, in November 2014.
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Deadly Beauty
The Portuguese man-of-war is infamous for its painful sting, but one photographer finds the beauty inside this animal’s dangerous embrace.
From Weekly Filet #175, in August 2014.
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