17
Jul
The scientist does not study nature because it is useful; he studies it because he delights in it, and he delights in it because it is beautiful. If nature were not beautiful, it would not be worth knowing, and if nature were not worth knowing, life would not be worth living.
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Henri Poincaré (via unbearablevastness)

Tru dat.

(via the-mighty-ribozyme)

07
Jul

Beautiful underwater photography

acubens:

“Red Sea Series” by Alexander Semenov

Alexander Semenov is a marine biologist and underwater photographer. His photography has allowed the world to celebrate the phenomenons of marine invertebrae that we cannot examine up close on a daily basis. He beautifully captures the mystique of these translucent creatures under the ideal lighting conditions and transparency of the Red Sea.

(via randomscientist)

19
Jun
14
May

Yosemite Range of Light

Beautiful.

staceythinx:

Yosemite Range of Light is an astonishingly beautiful time-lapse video by Shawn Reeder.

About the project:

Yosemite National Park, the High Sierra, and the Eastern Sierra are some of the most beautiful places on earth. Ever since I serendipitously won a trip to Yosemite when I was 18, the beautiful Range of Light has captured my heart and become my home. Nothing brings me more joy than to share this life changing beauty with others.

Ever since I became fascinated with timelapse photography almost 2 years ago, after seeing the work of Tom Lowe, I’ve wanted to do a piece on Yosemite and the Sierra. Now after almost 2 years of shooting, I’m thrilled to share. I hope you enjoy my vision of my home, the majestic Yosemite & Sierra. Best viewed Full Screen with Sound :)

07
May
Look at this 3D illustration of HIV.  Who says science isn’t beautiful?
fuckyeahmolecularbiology:

A 3D illustration of HIV.
Source: labspaces.net.

Look at this 3D illustration of HIV.  Who says science isn’t beautiful?

fuckyeahmolecularbiology:

A 3D illustration of HIV.

Source: labspaces.net.

(via somersault1824)

06
May

About This Blog

SCIENCE has explained nothing; the more we know the more fantastic the world becomes and the profounder the surrounding darkness.

Aldous Huxley, 1894-1963.

This blog resides firmly at the intersection of scientific research, education, art, and communication. Herein lies information and current happenings related to each, as well as any other sciencey goodness worth sharing.

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Hi there, I'm Jim: PhD student in the biological sciences, enthusiast, friendly neighbour, Australian.

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