This Ancient Japanese Forestry Technique Creates the Perfect Lumber Without Cutting Down Trees

We all know bonsai, but who knew there were bonsai forests too? Image credits: wrathofgnon Upon leaving Kyoto, you can see vast cedar forests planted along the hillsides….

World’s Second Largest Lake Island is Located Inside a 100km Diameter Lake Formed by Meteorite Impact

René-Levasseur Island, “The Eye of Quebec,” is visible even from outer space. The Eye of Quebec is an amazing geological structure that was formed by the impact…

Photographer Captures Rare Rainbow Waterfall Phenomenon in Yosemite

Strong winds at the perfect time of day, 9am, combined with unusually high water volumes for November, created a previously undocumented 2,400 foot rainbow waterfall in Yosemite…

This Gorgeous Ice Cavern Has An Ancient Forest Underneath

Situated in Southeast Alaska is the 13.6 mile-long Mendenhall Glacier which is one of the most scenic places in the state. The glacier is also home to…

Australia’s Extraordinary Pink Lakes Look Like They Are On A Different Planet

Australia is not only home to the most amazingly distinctive animals, such as the heaviest moth in the world, but its natural attractions are quite unique as well….

Mystery of Puzzling Fairy Circles in Namib Desert Is Finally Solved by Scientists

The Namib desert is covered in a mind-bending pattern of fairy circles, the origin of which has been heatedly debated by scientists – but now the mystery…

These Creepy Looking Deep Sea Fish Are Actually Super Friendly to Humans

The wolffish has the face only a mother could love, but it’s surprisingly affectionate. And it produces antifreeze. Could be a nightmare for a kid, but these…

Destructive Beauty: Icebergs Flip With as Much Energy as an Atomic Bomb

While icebergs may seem like gentle giants, they can release a devastating force during the rare occasion of them flipping over. And while undeniably, this reveals their incredibly…

Ukraine’s Breathtaking ‘Tunnel of Love’ Has Its Origins in War

It’s one of the most photographed places in Ukraine – or at least it was before Russia invaded the country. Interestingly, the origins of this amazing place…

Scientists Discover the Largest Volcano on Earth – It Has Even Caused Its Crust to Sink

The new largest shield volcano found by scientists is more than twice the size of the previous record-holder, the Mauna Loa. Beneath the peaks that tower 52…