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Stunning Time-Lapse Video: Elemental Iceland

Iceland is a land of fire and ice, shaped by volcanism and flowing water. To show the effects of this age-old interplay, Norwegian photographer Stian Rekdal has stitched together thousands of images of Iceland from a recent trip (view above). Water Currents spoke with Rekdal about the project. What’s your background and how did you get into photography? I’m Norwegian, 35 years old a

Cannabis, Cannabinoids and Cancer – The Evidence So Far

Note: This article was written by Kat Arney and first appeared as a blog post on Cancer Research UK. It has been posted here with permission. You can read the original article here and donate to Cancer Research UK here. Few topics spark as much debate on this blog and on our Facebook page than cannabis. So we thought we’d take a look at the common questions raised about the evidence and

Y’Know the Flying Dragons in Avatar? Tiny Real-Life Version Photographed in Indonesia

Click for slideshow. Photo: Reddit user Biophilia_curiosus Can't Wait Until They Find the Full-Sized Species... A Reddit.com user by the name of Biophilia_curiosus posted a few photos that he took in Indonesia. They show an amazing species of gliding lizard which basically looks like a miniature dragon. Fans of the film Avatar will be reminded of the flying Toruks... More photos below. Cl

Wonderful Chill Out Music – If You Were Here Tonight

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Roo rescue honoured with award

West Ipswich man Ray Cole saved a joey from floodwaters and has since earned international fame. THE FULL STORY HERE A WILDLIFE warrior who risked his life to rescue a kangaroo in Queensland's floods is a former Melbourne resident who left Victoria six years ago because he "couldn't stand the weather". Ray Cole, a father of five, was cheered by onlookers but threatened with arrest by poli

Fifty royal mummies unearthed in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings

The Valley of the Kings in Luxor, Egypt. Photo by Flickr user Supermac1961 Egypt’s Antiquities Minister Mohamed Ibrahim announced Monday the discovery of around 50 mummies within a large tomb in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings. The remains, which included those of newborn babies, princes and princesses, are believed to date back to the 18th Pharaonic dynasty. Wooden coffins and death masks

Man Tries to Hug a Wild Lion, You Won’t Believe What Happens Next!

When you hear of someone trying to hug a wild lion, you immediately think you know exactly what’s about to happen. But trust me when i say, you will not see this coming. Kevin Richardson is a South African Zoologist who over the years has conducted extensive research on the native animals of the African plains. If this was any one other than Kevin trying to hug a lion, we may have had an al

4 of The Most Magical Houses In The Entire World

Hobbit House in New Zeland This hobbit house, as well as plenty of others, can be found on the Hobbiton Movie Set in Matamata, New Zealand. There are plenty of quaint details that would make it a simply adorable place to live, from the bright yellow paint and tiny door to the lovely flower garden and stone path. Traditional House in Iceland This house is a great representation of what the

British man saved from shark by pod of DOLPHINS who joined him for part of marathon eight hour swim

British swimmer, Adam Walker had enough to worry about as he took on the freezing ocean in a grueling eight hour and 36 minute swim across the Cook Strait on Tuesday. But he had his mind taken off the extreme temperature when he noticed a two metre shark-shaped figure swimming beneath him in the New Zealand waters. Luckily enough, the shark never attempted an attack as a pod of dolphins soon

Photographer and Leopard Seal Come Face-to-Face

photo credit: Paul Nicklen/National Geographic/YouTube Leopard seals are huge predators who mostly live in and around Antarctica. Though they will eat small fish and krill, they are the main predator for penguins. These seals can reach up to 3.5 m (11.7 ft) in length and tip the scales at up to 600 kilograms (1,320 lbs). They have massive sharp front teeth used for shredding meat and can