Meet the Storr Lochs Monster, a frightening sea monster that lived at a time when dinosaurs walked the face of the Earth. Although originally discovered in the 1966, the fossil was until now buried in a museum in Scotland, and have only recently been uncovered. Dating back to the Jurassic era, the dolphin-like creature possessed an…
When it comes to renewable energy, the United Kingdom seems to be winning the race. Currently, wind turbines and solar panels provide more than 25-percent of the nation’s total electricity, making it one of the few places in the world where renewables are more widely used than coal. What is more, it will soon be…
Every day, the people of Orkney Islands, in northern Scotland, hop on a plane that takes them from Westray to Papa Westray and then back. Covering a distance of merely 1.7 miles (nearly 2.7 km) in less than two minutes, it is famous for being the world’s shortest scheduled flight. However, under favorable wind conditions, the…
Bored with your current wardrobe? How about a whiskey-scented jacket or a suit? Well, Scottish textile brand Harris Tweed Hebrides has teamed up with the iconic Scotch whiskey company, Johnnie Walker, to create a "smart" tweed fabric that possesses a uniquely intoxicating whiskey smell. What is more, its fragrance will be capable of enduring the…
An international team of scientists have stumbled upon an odd yet sensational origin story - the very first act of sex. And, as it turns out, it was committed by fishes with the seemingly apt scientific name of Microbrachius dicki. Now, before the biology expert inside you raises its eyebrows - yes, fishes are known for…
What happens when you are inspired by the works of two of the eminent architects of the past century - Le Corbusier and Santiago Calatrava? Well, if you are French visual artist Benoit Challand, the answer is - the Roost House happens. A conceptually futuristic yet sustainable habitat that is photo-realistically rendered in the rustic…
National animals (and birds) are supposed to be intrinsically related to the culture and eco-system of a particular nation. But oddly enough, some of these nationalistic 'specimens' have gone beyond the avenue of realism into the very realm of fantasy and memories (yes, one of them is literally extinct!). So, without further ado, let us…