The Plastiki (#28706) reached Sydney, Australia this morning! The boat made from 12,500 recycled plastic bottles completed an 8,000 mile trek from San Francisco to help raise awareness about waste.

The Plastiki (#28706) reached Sydney, Australia this morning! The boat made from 12,500 recycled plastic bottles completed an 8,000 mile trek from San Francisco to help raise awareness about waste.

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#32936
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Taylor Steele's Castles In The Sky takes a new approach to surf filmmaking. Filmed in 5 countries over 3 years, the movie delves into the heart of the locations as surfers experience the culture and people with open-minded awe.

VIDEOTaylor Steele's Castles In The Sky takes a new approach to surf filmmaking. Filmed in 5 countries over 3 years, the movie delves into the heart of the locations as surfers experience the culture and people with open-minded awe.

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#32934
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Valery Overhoff and Inge Kea's colored spiderwebs.

Valery Overhoff and Inge Kea's colored spiderwebs.

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#32924
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Scientists are baffled by the olm, a foot-long amphibian nicknamed "the human fish" because of its fleshy skin that can live for 100 years

Scientists are baffled by the olm, a foot-long amphibian nicknamed "the human fish" because of its fleshy skin that can live for 100 years

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#32906
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The Garden Fox appears in an inspirational poster by Brooklyn Designer Dave Koehler as a way to stay creative and feel spirited.

The Garden Fox appears in an inspirational poster by Brooklyn Designer Dave Koehler as a way to stay creative and feel spirited.

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#32881
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Our first real pet was a Bearded Dragon ~ unbelievable to see this 2 headed 6 legged Bearded Dragon baby! (Video!)

VIDEOOur first real pet was a Bearded Dragon ~ unbelievable to see this 2 headed 6 legged Bearded Dragon baby! (Video!)

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#32851
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Kusamono is a horticultural accent lamp designed by Florent Coirier that answers the needs of both humans and plants.

Kusamono is a horticultural accent lamp designed by Florent Coirier that answers the needs of both humans and plants.

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#32823
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National Trust launches open-air "living" rooms to entice sofa-loving Brits outdoors.

National Trust launches open-air "living" rooms to entice sofa-loving Brits outdoors.

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#32804
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These Aquatic Caecilians at Tennessee Aquarium are born with frilly, external gills, which detach from the animal’s body shortly after getting its first breath of air from the surface. Incredible video as well as photos.

These Aquatic Caecilians at Tennessee Aquarium are born with frilly, external gills, which detach from the animal’s body shortly after getting its first breath of air from the surface. Incredible video as well as photos.

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#32796
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Fluffy Co Eco Bird Mobile ~ gorgeous, woody, and casts great shadows.

Fluffy Co Eco Bird Mobile ~ gorgeous, woody, and casts great shadows.

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#32720
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Speesees! (Say it aloud and it makes more sense) The "friend" is "stuffed with lavender + lentils and has a buttery-soft organic sherpa covering. So cute and cuddly.

Speesees! (Say it aloud and it makes more sense) The "friend" is "stuffed with lavender + lentils and has a buttery-soft organic sherpa covering. So cute and cuddly.

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#32709
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An impressive interactive infographic designed by Jason Bishop (jasonbishop.net) for the NRDC that explains the affects of the Gulf Coast oil spill on marine life and the ocean

An impressive interactive infographic designed by Jason Bishop (jasonbishop.net) for the NRDC that explains the affects of the Gulf Coast oil spill on marine life and the ocean

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#32704
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Jason de Caires Taylorcreated the first underwater sculpture park in Grenada, West Indies. He created an artificial reef for marine life to populate,  including planktons and corals.

Jason de Caires Taylorcreated the first underwater sculpture park in Grenada, West Indies. He created an artificial reef for marine life to populate, including planktons and corals.

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#32674
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This anglerfish is among the many bizarre, ancient species discovered and rediscovered by Australian scientists while scouring the depths of the Great Barrier Reef.

This anglerfish is among the many bizarre, ancient species discovered and rediscovered by Australian scientists while scouring the depths of the Great Barrier Reef.

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#32656
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Introducing the Witches' Whisker Lichen, one of 10 endangered species that Natural England have endowed with common names.

Introducing the Witches' Whisker Lichen, one of 10 endangered species that Natural England have endowed with common names.

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#32655
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Inside Insides - blog depicting three-dimensional imagery constructed from MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imagery) scans of various fruits and vegetables.

Inside Insides - blog depicting three-dimensional imagery constructed from MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imagery) scans of various fruits and vegetables.

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#32581
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Erica Weiner Terrarium Jewelry - These vintage watchmakers' vials are carefully planted with a tiny living specimen of moss with charcoal at the base!

Erica Weiner Terrarium Jewelry - These vintage watchmakers' vials are carefully planted with a tiny living specimen of moss with charcoal at the base!

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#32564
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The breathtaking images of Jake Stangel's ongoing photography project "The Pacific" provide a stunning look at surfing in Oregon.

The breathtaking images of Jake Stangel's ongoing photography project "The Pacific" provide a stunning look at surfing in Oregon.

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#32546
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The Porsche Garden was part of the Royal Horticultural Society Show at Hampton Court back in July of 2008.  This stylish automobile storage system (or off-street parking solution) was part of Flemond Warland’s garden design installation which won Gold.

The Porsche Garden was part of the Royal Horticultural Society Show at Hampton Court back in July of 2008. This stylish automobile storage system (or off-street parking solution) was part of Flemond Warland’s garden design installation which won Gold.

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#32397
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The bowerbird is nature's starchitect. The males of the various species build these elaborate and OCD influenced 'bowers' adorned with collections of all sorts of colorful stuff. All this to woo potential mates.

The bowerbird is nature's starchitect. The males of the various species build these elaborate and OCD influenced 'bowers' adorned with collections of all sorts of colorful stuff. All this to woo potential mates.

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#32355
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Great images of New Species, "Living Fossils" Found in Atlantic by National Geographic.

Great images of New Species, "Living Fossils" Found in Atlantic by National Geographic.

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#32354
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In Kirchberg Park - Luxembourg, Polaris Architects have designed this Kiosk. A concrete and colorful building facing the landscape.

In Kirchberg Park - Luxembourg, Polaris Architects have designed this Kiosk. A concrete and colorful building facing the landscape.

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#32335
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Laurel Roth presents an ongoing collection of carved and crocheted-yarn-clothed birds by the name of "Biodiversity Reclamation Suits for Urban Pigeons." - Some very fancy feathered friends here. Very fancy.

Laurel Roth presents an ongoing collection of carved and crocheted-yarn-clothed birds by the name of "Biodiversity Reclamation Suits for Urban Pigeons." - Some very fancy feathered friends here. Very fancy.

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#32293
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Golly Pods: mod plant sculpture by Jason Lane & Tend ~ beautiful collaboration!

Golly Pods: mod plant sculpture by Jason Lane & Tend ~ beautiful collaboration!

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#32255
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In preparation for this year's competition, here are highlights from last year's International Aquatic Plant Layout Contest (IAPLC) which determines the top ranked 'Aquascapists' in the world.

In preparation for this year's competition, here are highlights from last year's International Aquatic Plant Layout Contest (IAPLC) which determines the top ranked 'Aquascapists' in the world.

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#32247
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Emantras’ Frog Dissection app is the first of its kind to hit the app store. For educators and learners alike; anyone who wants to practice before or instead of an actual dissection.

Emantras’ Frog Dissection app is the first of its kind to hit the app store. For educators and learners alike; anyone who wants to practice before or instead of an actual dissection.

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#32234
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'Peepshow home' bird house by Radius has a sophisticated type of fastening using a lashing strap around the tree that makes it easy and flexible to mount. the tree is also not damaged.

'Peepshow home' bird house by Radius has a sophisticated type of fastening using a lashing strap around the tree that makes it easy and flexible to mount. the tree is also not damaged.

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#32227
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'Quintetto' is an installation based on movement of objects or living creatures and the production of 'invisible concerts'. The vertical movements of 5 fish translated, with help of videocam and computers, into digital sound signals.

'Quintetto' is an installation based on movement of objects or living creatures and the production of 'invisible concerts'. The vertical movements of 5 fish translated, with help of videocam and computers, into digital sound signals.

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#32205
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Architectural Editions Birdhouses - Classic Architectural Birdhouses By Award-winning Architect Richard T. Banks

Architectural Editions Birdhouses - Classic Architectural Birdhouses By Award-winning Architect Richard T. Banks

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#32183
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Mignon Faget's Gulf Coast Jewelry Collection raises awareness and funds for the Gulf of Mexico oil spill disaster. The proceeds benefit the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana.

Mignon Faget's Gulf Coast Jewelry Collection raises awareness and funds for the Gulf of Mexico oil spill disaster. The proceeds benefit the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana.

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#32182
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Christopher J. Raxworthy, a herpetologist with the American Museum of Natural History discovers some incredible creatures in Madagascar, like this Betsch’s dwarf chameleon.

Christopher J. Raxworthy, a herpetologist with the American Museum of Natural History discovers some incredible creatures in Madagascar, like this Betsch’s dwarf chameleon.

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#32151
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Nike & (RED) create an exhibition of artwork for their Tied Together campaign. Marc Wyndham Bass's skin distortion shows muscle tissue, veins, arteries and bone on one side of the body. The piece will feature life size on a light box.

Nike & (RED) create an exhibition of artwork for their Tied Together campaign. Marc Wyndham Bass's skin distortion shows muscle tissue, veins, arteries and bone on one side of the body. The piece will feature life size on a light box.

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#32138
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Apparently japanese researchers have found a way to make flesh and muscles clear?!?! Absolutely incredible images and video (it's in japanese, google translate is your friend)

Apparently japanese researchers have found a way to make flesh and muscles clear?!?! Absolutely incredible images and video (it's in japanese, google translate is your friend)

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#32107
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The BBC brings us images from under the arctic ice, where all sorts of creatures lurk, like this sea angel, sea butterflies, sea devils and many more mysterious deep sea organisms.

The BBC brings us images from under the arctic ice, where all sorts of creatures lurk, like this sea angel, sea butterflies, sea devils and many more mysterious deep sea organisms.

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#32066
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The new Black Bird Laguiole by Arto! Beautiful hand made knife art work.

The new Black Bird Laguiole by Arto! Beautiful hand made knife art work.

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#32062
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Alice Cantrell makes some gorgeous cards with insects and other natural inspirations.

Alice Cantrell makes some gorgeous cards with insects and other natural inspirations.

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#32060
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Spill Oil on any website with this app from A Cleaner Future aiming to raise awareness on clean energy.

Spill Oil on any website with this app from A Cleaner Future aiming to raise awareness on clean energy.

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#32038
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Castor + Pollux on Brighton seafront are holding the first UK exhibition of illustrator Charley Harper's work! Private view is Friday 2 July. Exhibition runs 3 July - 5 September 2010.

Castor + Pollux on Brighton seafront are holding the first UK exhibition of illustrator Charley Harper's work! Private view is Friday 2 July. Exhibition runs 3 July - 5 September 2010.

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#32027
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Lovely birch wood print that reminds us of what is important and what we can leave behind. 11x14 ready to drop into standard size frame. Limited edition of 100. From Ink and Wit.

Lovely birch wood print that reminds us of what is important and what we can leave behind. 11x14 ready to drop into standard size frame. Limited edition of 100. From Ink and Wit.

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#32025
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Live Lamp is a nest of eighty live Fuschii v Gracillis tillandsia air plants.  Illuminated by a CFL grow lamp, these epiphytic plants survive with no dirt - just UV, air and a little moisture.  Remove the dome and run the plants under water or mist liberally once a week.

Live Lamp is a nest of eighty live Fuschii v Gracillis tillandsia air plants. Illuminated by a CFL grow lamp, these epiphytic plants survive with no dirt - just UV, air and a little moisture. Remove the dome and run the plants under water or mist liberally once a week.

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#32021
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Cub lamp by a french designer Julian Robin. It's not only a block of oak wood. It can becomes a light.

Cub lamp by a french designer Julian Robin. It's not only a block of oak wood. It can becomes a light.

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#32010
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Amazing ‘Unbearable Lightness’ by dutch designer Tomáš Gabzdil of studio Libertiny. Worker bees complete the sculpture.

Amazing ‘Unbearable Lightness’ by dutch designer Tomáš Gabzdil of studio Libertiny. Worker bees complete the sculpture.

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#31986
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Alex & Chloe ~ Tiger Shark Necklace!

Alex & Chloe ~ Tiger Shark Necklace!

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#31930
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Bird Pot is the very first coffee pot bidhouse ever. Looks a little bit like it can be found in Alice's wonderland. By Kathrin Jilg.

Bird Pot is the very first coffee pot bidhouse ever. Looks a little bit like it can be found in Alice's wonderland. By Kathrin Jilg.

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#31928
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Vac From The Sea! Electrolux is taking on the garbage patch in the sea (the size of Texas!) "Our oceans are filled with plastic waste. Yet on land, there is a shortage of recycled plastic." They are trying to use it to make a new vacuum!

Vac From The Sea! Electrolux is taking on the garbage patch in the sea (the size of Texas!) "Our oceans are filled with plastic waste. Yet on land, there is a shortage of recycled plastic." They are trying to use it to make a new vacuum!

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#31889
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This beautiful cnidarian is part of a NYtimes slideshow revealing a cold seep ecosystem, which thrives on the Gulf of Mexico seabed, tube worms that could be centuries old thrive among corals, crabs, bitter stars and other creatures.

This beautiful cnidarian is part of a NYtimes slideshow revealing a cold seep ecosystem, which thrives on the Gulf of Mexico seabed, tube worms that could be centuries old thrive among corals, crabs, bitter stars and other creatures.

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#31792
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Amazing Spiral Aloe Polyphylla

Amazing Spiral Aloe Polyphylla

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#31743
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Insitu Living Wall Planters ~ grids in varying sizes ready for you to add pots of your favorite plants for an easy living wall in/outdoors!

FEATUREDInsitu Living Wall Planters ~ grids in varying sizes ready for you to add pots of your favorite plants for an easy living wall in/outdoors!

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#31740
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A magnified exploration of the honeybee and its anatomy as art. The BEE series of photographs by Rose-Lynn Fisher are available for purchase at the Farmani Gallery in Brooklyn. June 3 - July 3, 2010.

A magnified exploration of the honeybee and its anatomy as art. The BEE series of photographs by Rose-Lynn Fisher are available for purchase at the Farmani Gallery in Brooklyn. June 3 - July 3, 2010.

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#31702
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Pretty adorable little, petit, tiny birdhouse necklaces by Tom Frencken! Look at the colored ones as well!

Pretty adorable little, petit, tiny birdhouse necklaces by Tom Frencken! Look at the colored ones as well!

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#31676
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Sea urchins have hundreds of feet: thin, muscular tubes with suction cups at the ends. Their  tube feet, pedicellariae, and probably the shell itself—may function as a giant compound eye like that of an insect. Amazing Creaturecast video!

Sea urchins have hundreds of feet: thin, muscular tubes with suction cups at the ends. Their tube feet, pedicellariae, and probably the shell itself—may function as a giant compound eye like that of an insect. Amazing Creaturecast video!

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#31631
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Some of hundreds of species of moths and butterflies whose caterpillars or chrysalises display false eye and face patterns of predators. The NYtimes has compiled a fantastic slideshow of these remarkable creatures.

Some of hundreds of species of moths and butterflies whose caterpillars or chrysalises display false eye and face patterns of predators. The NYtimes has compiled a fantastic slideshow of these remarkable creatures.

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#31572
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Greenaid seedbomb vending machines UPDATE! A recent initiative from L.A.-based design firm Commonstudio, has been growing through L.A. and beyond, offering bite-sized contributions to more livable and beautiful cities.

Greenaid seedbomb vending machines UPDATE! A recent initiative from L.A.-based design firm Commonstudio, has been growing through L.A. and beyond, offering bite-sized contributions to more livable and beautiful cities.

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#31516
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The lotus effect, which explains the super water-repelling property of lotus leaves, but way cooler is the answer to why the leaves never collect dust.

The lotus effect, which explains the super water-repelling property of lotus leaves, but way cooler is the answer to why the leaves never collect dust.

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#31470
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Corona and HA Schult have created the world's first rubbish hotel (literally a hotel made from rubbish) as part of its Save the Beach campaign

Corona and HA Schult have created the world's first rubbish hotel (literally a hotel made from rubbish) as part of its Save the Beach campaign

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#31454
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The freedivers Guillaume Néry and Julia Gautier did an amazing "Underwater Base Jump" video in the Dean's Blue Hole, the deepest underwater sinkhole of the world.

The freedivers Guillaume Néry and Julia Gautier did an amazing "Underwater Base Jump" video in the Dean's Blue Hole, the deepest underwater sinkhole of the world.

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#31436
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ChickenCribs are user-friendly coops with a modern look for urban farmers. Andreas Stavropoulos came up with the idea after spending three summers on an Italian farm.

ChickenCribs are user-friendly coops with a modern look for urban farmers. Andreas Stavropoulos came up with the idea after spending three summers on an Italian farm.

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#31406
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Really lovely animation describing how seeds are collected and preserved for future generations in Kew's Millennium Seed bank. By Laurence Honderick.

Really lovely animation describing how seeds are collected and preserved for future generations in Kew's Millennium Seed bank. By Laurence Honderick.

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#31405
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The latro lamp by Eindhoven-based designer Mike Thompson utilizes living algae as its power source.

The latro lamp by Eindhoven-based designer Mike Thompson utilizes living algae as its power source.

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#31354
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Presented at Shanghai World Expo 2010, Firefly is an interactive lighting that reacts to human behavior like a cloud of glowing insects. They wriggle, light up and scatter in response to the motion of visitors. From Kkristen+v.Moreau.

Presented at Shanghai World Expo 2010, Firefly is an interactive lighting that reacts to human behavior like a cloud of glowing insects. They wriggle, light up and scatter in response to the motion of visitors. From Kkristen+v.Moreau.

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#31318
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For Tectona, french designer Inga Sempé has designed "Delta", an outdoor shower made of teak and inox. Minimalist and elegant.

For Tectona, french designer Inga Sempé has designed "Delta", an outdoor shower made of teak and inox. Minimalist and elegant.

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#31303
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Brain Farm is making some of the most incredible films today, partly because of their vision and partly because of their incredible camera technologies.

Brain Farm is making some of the most incredible films today, partly because of their vision and partly because of their incredible camera technologies.

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#31292
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Design collective Pour les Alpes  will present multi-faceted wooden plant pots at the DMY International Design Festival taking place in Berlin next week.

Design collective Pour les Alpes will present multi-faceted wooden plant pots at the DMY International Design Festival taking place in Berlin next week.

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#31274
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FriendsWithYou brings color and festivities to Toronto for the Wish Come True Festival in what will be their largest interactive installation to date. June 10th - 20th, 2010.

FriendsWithYou brings color and festivities to Toronto for the Wish Come True Festival in what will be their largest interactive installation to date. June 10th - 20th, 2010.

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#31260
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Why do many products only serve a single function?  This question served as an incentive for Neffa to look for unexpected and surprising combinations. One of the newest concepts is Ivy Xposed; a combination of light and plant.

Why do many products only serve a single function? This question served as an incentive for Neffa to look for unexpected and surprising combinations. One of the newest concepts is Ivy Xposed; a combination of light and plant.

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#31251
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San Francisco based Botany Factory makes amazing succulent terrariums in hand-blown glass vessels. Their production is like a science experiment, albeit one conducted with color, texture and visual composition.

San Francisco based Botany Factory makes amazing succulent terrariums in hand-blown glass vessels. Their production is like a science experiment, albeit one conducted with color, texture and visual composition.

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#31238
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Conservationists are in the Dominican Republic to save one of the world's strangest and most ancient mammals - the Hispaniolan solenodon.

Conservationists are in the Dominican Republic to save one of the world's strangest and most ancient mammals - the Hispaniolan solenodon.

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#31205
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Concept by italian design duo, Spigoli Vivi. "Jarst" is both planter and composter designed for interior spaces with a carbon filter to eliminate odors.

Concept by italian design duo, Spigoli Vivi. "Jarst" is both planter and composter designed for interior spaces with a carbon filter to eliminate odors.

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#31190
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This sinkhole posted to the Guatemalan Government’s Flickr appeared last Sunday in a street intersection in Zone 2 of Guatemala City.

This sinkhole posted to the Guatemalan Government’s Flickr appeared last Sunday in a street intersection in Zone 2 of Guatemala City.

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#31181
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Yourban Garden is a system of pieces which permit to grow plants into 3cm thick, landless and with little maintenance.

Yourban Garden is a system of pieces which permit to grow plants into 3cm thick, landless and with little maintenance.

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#31177
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This unique take on green roof design disguises this gorgeous green house as a grassy knoll in the city of Reims, France.

This unique take on green roof design disguises this gorgeous green house as a grassy knoll in the city of Reims, France.

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#31171
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j.frede's Case Study Nest ; A Photographic Study of birds nests - April 2010

j.frede's Case Study Nest ; A Photographic Study of birds nests - April 2010

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#31161
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Tiger Balm Wooden Toy Prototypes that never came to be more... but so cute! They had to be documented...

FEATUREDTiger Balm Wooden Toy Prototypes that never came to be more... but so cute! They had to be documented...

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#31159
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The Saatchi & Saatchi Nothing is Impossible Challenge presents work from aspiring film directors around the world. Watch them online!

The Saatchi & Saatchi Nothing is Impossible Challenge presents work from aspiring film directors around the world. Watch them online!

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#31146
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This is PGA Prairie Hopper, a sustainable, portable, prefab education pavilion, designed by Anderson Anderson Architecture.  Some green technologies are  provided in this object.

This is PGA Prairie Hopper, a sustainable, portable, prefab education pavilion, designed by Anderson Anderson Architecture. Some green technologies are provided in this object.

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#31128
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Tired of seed bombs? These “Throw and Grow” flower grenades take guerilla gardening to the next level. Just be careful not to hit anyone; these babies would hurt. By Tony Minh Nguyen and Snowhome for Suck UK.

Tired of seed bombs? These “Throw and Grow” flower grenades take guerilla gardening to the next level. Just be careful not to hit anyone; these babies would hurt. By Tony Minh Nguyen and Snowhome for Suck UK.

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#31079
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Nine fish that use handlike fins to walk, rather than swim, off Australia, have been identified as new species. All of the world's 14 known species of handfish are found only in shallow, coastal waters off southeastern Australia.

Nine fish that use handlike fins to walk, rather than swim, off Australia, have been identified as new species. All of the world's 14 known species of handfish are found only in shallow, coastal waters off southeastern Australia.

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#31047
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In these pieces I hope to document the energy of raw graffiti like 3D structures tearing apart visual space and reclaiming urban environments.

In these pieces I hope to document the energy of raw graffiti like 3D structures tearing apart visual space and reclaiming urban environments.

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#30929
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champicomposteur - Make your own compost in this amazing ecological mushroom...

champicomposteur - Make your own compost in this amazing ecological mushroom...

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#30901
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Collection of mesmerizing underwater habitats by ADA.

Collection of mesmerizing underwater habitats by ADA.

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#30882
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Woodsculpter / Painter Anthony Santella presents a mask in wood. Blank stare outside, hinged inside with a lovely skull. Not for your everyday masquerade.

Woodsculpter / Painter Anthony Santella presents a mask in wood. Blank stare outside, hinged inside with a lovely skull. Not for your everyday masquerade.

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#30865
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Science lessons from They Might Be Giants. Complete with psychedelic illustrations, it includes a song about our relationship to monkeys and another on the functions of blood cells for example.

Science lessons from They Might Be Giants. Complete with psychedelic illustrations, it includes a song about our relationship to monkeys and another on the functions of blood cells for example.

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#30832
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The Long-nosed tree frog is one of the new species discovered in Foja mountains rainforest on the Indonesian island of New Guinea.

The Long-nosed tree frog is one of the new species discovered in Foja mountains rainforest on the Indonesian island of New Guinea.

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#30823
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A commercial form the guys at Shop Around for WWF - lifeguard (where WWF works with kids to help preserve nature).

A commercial form the guys at Shop Around for WWF - lifeguard (where WWF works with kids to help preserve nature).

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#30810
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Images from Belgian-artist Roa's solo show at Factory Fresh, Brooklyn.  Huge spray-painted animals with skeletons & vascular systems exposed.

Images from Belgian-artist Roa's solo show at Factory Fresh, Brooklyn. Huge spray-painted animals with skeletons & vascular systems exposed.

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#30790
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Lladró Parrot Party Collection ~ STUNNING, pictures can't do it justice, you really must see it in person, but i've tried to capture some of the intriguing personalities of these porcelain bird details!

FEATUREDLladró Parrot Party Collection ~ STUNNING, pictures can't do it justice, you really must see it in person, but i've tried to capture some of the intriguing personalities of these porcelain bird details!

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#30789
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Great new work from the creator of Domsai project, Matteo Cibic. These Mtteo Cibic Editions terrariums are handmade and extremely limited edition (just 15 each).

Great new work from the creator of Domsai project, Matteo Cibic. These Mtteo Cibic Editions terrariums are handmade and extremely limited edition (just 15 each).

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#30760
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This adorable baby Baird's tapir calf at the Nashville Zoo was born during last week's torrential flooding.

This adorable baby Baird's tapir calf at the Nashville Zoo was born during last week's torrential flooding.

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#30707
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P-Tree is a concept by Sam van Veluw trying to imagine how to avoid dirty toilets during festivals.

P-Tree is a concept by Sam van Veluw trying to imagine how to avoid dirty toilets during festivals.

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#30703
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A new set of art prints by Ben the Illustrator entitled 'The Lake'.  13" x 19" giclee prints on fine art paper, signed by the artist.

A new set of art prints by Ben the Illustrator entitled 'The Lake'. 13" x 19" giclee prints on fine art paper, signed by the artist.

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#30693
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The Piloh project was born to prevent old objects from reaching their cruel destiny. Chipped marble cups, rusty spoons, broken object are trasformed and take on a new life. Wool, like a parasite, slowly appropriates the surface. By Paola Santilli.

The Piloh project was born to prevent old objects from reaching their cruel destiny. Chipped marble cups, rusty spoons, broken object are trasformed and take on a new life. Wool, like a parasite, slowly appropriates the surface. By Paola Santilli.

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#30677
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Carlsbad-based Vertical Earth Gardens relies on hydroponics to add green to your space.

Carlsbad-based Vertical Earth Gardens relies on hydroponics to add green to your space.

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#30672
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Where the red fern grows, Brooklyn, Aakash Nihalani's latest tape street art piece, incorporating ivy.

Where the red fern grows, Brooklyn, Aakash Nihalani's latest tape street art piece, incorporating ivy.

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#30605
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A plant cube in Getafe, Spain is situated above a shopping center to muffle and cool their refrigeration unit. By Paisajismo Urbano (Urban Landscape) the cube will create enough oxygen for 128 people for a whole year.

Read more: World's First Vertical Cube Garden Planted In Spain | Inhabitat - Green Design Will Save the World

A plant cube in Getafe, Spain is situated above a shopping center to muffle and cool their refrigeration unit. By Paisajismo Urbano (Urban Landscape) the cube will create enough oxygen for 128 people for a whole year.

Read more: World's First Vertical Cube Garden Planted In Spain | Inhabitat - Green Design Will Save the World

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#30540
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With 12183 images and around 531 different animal species, Life on White's objective is to create the largest collection by a single photographer, of animals photographed in front and on a white background. Eric Isselée.

With 12183 images and around 531 different animal species, Life on White's objective is to create the largest collection by a single photographer, of animals photographed in front and on a white background. Eric Isselée.

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#30501
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GREEN KIT by Bubble Design. Serravaso, a balcony greenhouse available in different sizes; it creates the best environment for plant growth, protected by cold, rain and hail and when the plants are grown, you can use it as a pot.

GREEN KIT by Bubble Design. Serravaso, a balcony greenhouse available in different sizes; it creates the best environment for plant growth, protected by cold, rain and hail and when the plants are grown, you can use it as a pot.

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#30465
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The Bike Porter – an integrated handlebar and an Old-school basket by x818 for Copenhagen Parts.

The Bike Porter – an integrated handlebar and an Old-school basket by x818 for Copenhagen Parts.

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#30459
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A horological interpretation of the amphibious!  The HM3 "Frog", by MB&F.

A horological interpretation of the amphibious! The HM3 "Frog", by MB&F.

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#30456
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The grad show at Emily Carr University in Vancouver BC featuring work from over 70 students from the Design Program as well as student work from the other faculties.

The grad show at Emily Carr University in Vancouver BC featuring work from over 70 students from the Design Program as well as student work from the other faculties.

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#30409
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Wonderful BBC slideshow on Cuckoo finches. Baby birds are incredible bizarre and at this stage, both repulsive and adorable.

Wonderful BBC slideshow on Cuckoo finches. Baby birds are incredible bizarre and at this stage, both repulsive and adorable.

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#30355
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this is a set of a coffee table, stools and a clock made of paper pulp

this is a set of a coffee table, stools and a clock made of paper pulp

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#30349
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David Stine has created a new collection of eco friendly little tables gleaned from his 500 acre forest in Illinois.

David Stine has created a new collection of eco friendly little tables gleaned from his 500 acre forest in Illinois.

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#30338
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On window display animals ~ Puma had the Penguin army... now Thomas Pink has BULLDOGS!

On window display animals ~ Puma had the Penguin army... now Thomas Pink has BULLDOGS!

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#30327
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Mus, the most symbolic contribution of the proposal pursues awaking new consciences on animal life preservation. Mus as an ornament object, recreates an upside down jail and represents the bats´ lost homes.

Mus, the most symbolic contribution of the proposal pursues awaking new consciences on animal life preservation. Mus as an ornament object, recreates an upside down jail and represents the bats´ lost homes.

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#30296
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After its launch at Superstudio, you can now see the assembly of the Iconic Coral light in this film by Davide Calafa for David Trubridge. It shows the how to assemble the flat-packed Coral or Floral lampshade.

VIDEOAfter its launch at Superstudio, you can now see the assembly of the Iconic Coral light in this film by Davide Calafa for David Trubridge. It shows the how to assemble the flat-packed Coral or Floral lampshade.

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#30286
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Marco Fulle is a professional photographer based in Italy specializing in nature (volcano) photography. Marco’s photographic expeditions have taken him to the ends of the earth in search of amazing photographs of active volcanoes.

Marco Fulle is a professional photographer based in Italy specializing in nature (volcano) photography. Marco’s photographic expeditions have taken him to the ends of the earth in search of amazing photographs of active volcanoes.

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#30245
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This "basket tree" was created by arbor-sculptor Axel Erlandson more than half a century ago. It's part of  "Tree Circus " opened in 1947 in California. Read the amazing story and see the rest of the "circus trees"

This "basket tree" was created by arbor-sculptor Axel Erlandson more than half a century ago. It's part of "Tree Circus " opened in 1947 in California. Read the amazing story and see the rest of the "circus trees"

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#30240
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A living face mask that filters away bacteria, captures carbon dioxide and grows plants! Robert Ortega's Green Screen was one of five finalist in Project Greenway, organized by Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture.

A living face mask that filters away bacteria, captures carbon dioxide and grows plants! Robert Ortega's Green Screen was one of five finalist in Project Greenway, organized by Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture.

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#30224
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Baby sea lion found on Mike Kai's roof this morning in Newport Beach! Mike tells the whole story and shares a video of the sea lion showing off on the Lifeyo Blog.

Baby sea lion found on Mike Kai's roof this morning in Newport Beach! Mike tells the whole story and shares a video of the sea lion showing off on the Lifeyo Blog.

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#30218
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This lungless frog is one of 123 new species just discovered in Borneo. The WWF provides a report on the island's rich wildlife.

This lungless frog is one of 123 new species just discovered in Borneo. The WWF provides a report on the island's rich wildlife.

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#30198
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A two headed bobtail lizard, a type of skink, at its new reptile park home at Henley Brook in Perth, Australia.


A two headed bobtail lizard, a type of skink, at its new reptile park home at Henley Brook in Perth, Australia.

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#30194
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What happens when an octopus steals your video camera. Captured by Victor Huang (and said octopus) in Wahine Memorial, Wellington, NZ.

VIDEOWhat happens when an octopus steals your video camera. Captured by Victor Huang (and said octopus) in Wahine Memorial, Wellington, NZ.

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#30138
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Nice little interactive Facebook app for JetBlue's "Pledge To Do One Thing That's Green" campaign

Nice little interactive Facebook app for JetBlue's "Pledge To Do One Thing That's Green" campaign

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#30112
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In Lauterhofen Golf, german architects Berschneider + Berschneider design these small wooden and iron toilets. Natural and different.

In Lauterhofen Golf, german architects Berschneider + Berschneider design these small wooden and iron toilets. Natural and different.

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#30109
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I grew my own mushrooms for the first time last year and loved it. Now grow your own mushrooms seem to be a rising trend. The NYTimes reports.

I grew my own mushrooms for the first time last year and loved it. Now grow your own mushrooms seem to be a rising trend. The NYTimes reports.

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#30079
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They lack chlorophyll and do not photosynthesize but the mycotroph family of plants manages to survive.  They may look like a something from another planet, but are very much of this earth.

They lack chlorophyll and do not photosynthesize but the mycotroph family of plants manages to survive. They may look like a something from another planet, but are very much of this earth.

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#30058
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An amazing Flickr stream featuring images of the Eyjafjallajokull volcano in Iceland, ash from which has ground flights to a halt around the world

An amazing Flickr stream featuring images of the Eyjafjallajokull volcano in Iceland, ash from which has ground flights to a halt around the world

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#30055
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This remarkable ant, known as the turtle ant (Cephalotes varians), has the oddest shaped head you ever did see.  Of course with nature, where there's a will there's a way.  Can you guess what it is for?

This remarkable ant, known as the turtle ant (Cephalotes varians), has the oddest shaped head you ever did see. Of course with nature, where there's a will there's a way. Can you guess what it is for?

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#30039
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Squirrels + Corn = Video Opportunity. Watch this marvellous time lapse video of a bunch of squirrels attacking their favorite food of the winter - good and healthy corn straight off the cob! And boy, do they tuck in!

Squirrels + Corn = Video Opportunity. Watch this marvellous time lapse video of a bunch of squirrels attacking their favorite food of the winter - good and healthy corn straight off the cob! And boy, do they tuck in!

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#30018
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Jimmy Miracle creates site-specific installations and sculptures using thread, needles, and found objects.

Jimmy Miracle creates site-specific installations and sculptures using thread, needles, and found objects.

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#29977
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Open to the public only one day a year, the Garden of Cosmic Speculation takes science and maths as its inspiration. The garden was set up by Charles Jencks, together with his late wife Maggie Keswick in Portrack House near Dumfries.

Open to the public only one day a year, the Garden of Cosmic Speculation takes science and maths as its inspiration. The garden was set up by Charles Jencks, together with his late wife Maggie Keswick in Portrack House near Dumfries.

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#29970
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Really striking animals made out of LEGO to raise awareness about endangered Species.

Really striking animals made out of LEGO to raise awareness about endangered Species.

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#29865
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This14 foot-long 1.5 ton stone xylophone was made in 1827 by Keswick stonemason Joseph Richardson out of rare 'hornfels' rock found between the mountains Skiddaw and Blencathra in North Cumbria, UK.

This14 foot-long 1.5 ton stone xylophone was made in 1827 by Keswick stonemason Joseph Richardson out of rare 'hornfels' rock found between the mountains Skiddaw and Blencathra in North Cumbria, UK.

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#29810
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Cassecroute makes timeless picnic tables. For 2010 there are three new models next to the well-known Cassecroute Table: Beer Table, Field Kitchen and Carre.

Cassecroute makes timeless picnic tables. For 2010 there are three new models next to the well-known Cassecroute Table: Beer Table, Field Kitchen and Carre.

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#29791
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Take a look at the Jabuticaba.  This bizarre tree grows it fruit straight off its trunk.  Cool but weird!

Take a look at the Jabuticaba. This bizarre tree grows it fruit straight off its trunk. Cool but weird!

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#29773
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When was the last time you got to sit on fresh grass? The MOW Chair is an indoor two-seater with grass as a cushion! Designed by Lebanese architect, Fadi Sarieddine.

When was the last time you got to sit on fresh grass? The MOW Chair is an indoor two-seater with grass as a cushion! Designed by Lebanese architect, Fadi Sarieddine.

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#29762
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The following 15 gardens are amazing examples of how modern technology can bring nature indoors.

The following 15 gardens are amazing examples of how modern technology can bring nature indoors.

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#29737
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A new 5 color screen print for all you science enthusiasts out there in the universe. Atmosphere, for kids, parents, friends, lovers, aliens, and animals.

A new 5 color screen print for all you science enthusiasts out there in the universe. Atmosphere, for kids, parents, friends, lovers, aliens, and animals.

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#29727
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Philipp Zurmöhle is an illustrator and graphic designer from Germany. His work covers experimental nature inspired imagery as well as beautifully clean graphic compostitions.

Philipp Zurmöhle is an illustrator and graphic designer from Germany. His work covers experimental nature inspired imagery as well as beautifully clean graphic compostitions.

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#29680
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Moonwatch has been designed by The Emotion Lab to establish a relationship between the moon cycle and a person’s emotional states. It’s a new concept of time based on nature.

Moonwatch has been designed by The Emotion Lab to establish a relationship between the moon cycle and a person’s emotional states. It’s a new concept of time based on nature.

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#29674
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Known as the Rainbow Eucalyptus, this is one amazing (if bizarre) tree.

Known as the Rainbow Eucalyptus, this is one amazing (if bizarre) tree.

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#29658
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'Animal fractal': installation by Nicolas Barreau, Jules Charbonnet and Cécile de Cambourg. A mathematical game that makes the space between the trees useful: re-discover dimensions of nature through a technological eye.

'Animal fractal': installation by Nicolas Barreau, Jules Charbonnet and Cécile de Cambourg. A mathematical game that makes the space between the trees useful: re-discover dimensions of nature through a technological eye.

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#29648
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Jellycat's Truffle Series Wooly Mammoth is the most adorable thing ever. AND it doubles as both stuffed animal and unfolds to lays flat, making a comfortable pony rug.

Jellycat's Truffle Series Wooly Mammoth is the most adorable thing ever. AND it doubles as both stuffed animal and unfolds to lays flat, making a comfortable pony rug.

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#29636
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This dry toilets were design by french architecture students. It took place along the river during the biannual art exhibition ESTUAIRE 2009. 100% natural poo!!!

This dry toilets were design by french architecture students. It took place along the river during the biannual art exhibition ESTUAIRE 2009. 100% natural poo!!!

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#29632
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Sandy Vohr's makes the awesomest leather animals! In the form of bookends (which every kid's room needs!) as well as paperweights and more!

FEATUREDSandy Vohr's makes the awesomest leather animals! In the form of bookends (which every kid's room needs!) as well as paperweights and more!

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#29626
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250 life-size, painted sculptures of the animal are being installed around London from May to July for the event Elephant Parade, a conservation campaign for the endangered Asian elephant.

250 life-size, painted sculptures of the animal are being installed around London from May to July for the event Elephant Parade, a conservation campaign for the endangered Asian elephant.

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#29592
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Frogfish ~ related to anglerfish, but with crazier camo-colours and the most adorably awesome elbows and arm/fins... also a peek at some stunning nudibranchs, and a few other Lembeh Strait creatures i found!

FEATUREDFrogfish ~ related to anglerfish, but with crazier camo-colours and the most adorably awesome elbows and arm/fins... also a peek at some stunning nudibranchs, and a few other Lembeh Strait creatures i found!

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#29591
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Wonderpus vs Mimic Octopus! A close up look at two amazing octopi i got up close with today! So incredible! And only found in bali/sulawesi! (Check out the video of the mimic becoming a flounder, snake, and more!)

FEATUREDWonderpus vs Mimic Octopus! A close up look at two amazing octopi i got up close with today! So incredible! And only found in bali/sulawesi! (Check out the video of the mimic becoming a flounder, snake, and more!)

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#29569
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Creatures of the Lembeh Strait ~ Visual inspiration from under the sea ~ in the form of frogfish, seahorses, cuttlefish eggs, eels, nudis, puffers, urchins, lion fish, leaf fish + more!

FEATUREDCreatures of the Lembeh Strait ~ Visual inspiration from under the sea ~ in the form of frogfish, seahorses, cuttlefish eggs, eels, nudis, puffers, urchins, lion fish, leaf fish + more!

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#29538
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David Trubridge has released a new video series which include the Reflections on the Design of David Trubridge , his philosophy and more. Check the new installation at Superstudio in Milan 2010

David Trubridge has released a new video series which include the Reflections on the Design of David Trubridge , his philosophy and more. Check the new installation at Superstudio in Milan 2010

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#29505
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NOTCOT heads into the lembeh straits of sulawesi, indonesia for an inspiration vacation of sorts... and already the moonlight, aerial views, and contrast to my every day are shifting perspectives...

FEATUREDNOTCOT heads into the lembeh straits of sulawesi, indonesia for an inspiration vacation of sorts... and already the moonlight, aerial views, and contrast to my every day are shifting perspectives...

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#29470
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This poor seahorse seems to have been the victim of a confused cuttlefish. The cuttlefish has actually laid its eggs on this seahorse off the coast of Spain.

This poor seahorse seems to have been the victim of a confused cuttlefish. The cuttlefish has actually laid its eggs on this seahorse off the coast of Spain.

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#29464
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Wow - Panda King drops Monday, the first Angry Woebots figure!

Wow - Panda King drops Monday, the first Angry Woebots figure!

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#29452
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Enzo Mari: Fable Game ~ stories you can literally build and invent as you go along!

Enzo Mari: Fable Game ~ stories you can literally build and invent as you go along!

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#29450
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