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These images by Hollis Brown Thornton would make interesting slides for a segue into astrobiology.

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By Hollis Brown Thornton

I’m so cool, it’s ridiculous. An animated gif for the astronaut in all of us.

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By Adrijan, via Fresh Photons

Roger Ebert quote done in a particularly moving way

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By Zen Pencils

This marine theme lamppost installation is brilliant!

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Another great ad from the Vancouver Aquarium, via Buzzfeed

So much beauty it almost makes up for the fact they poop through their mouths.

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Great ad from the Vancouver Aquarium, via Buzzfeed

How to think when validating claims. This, from xkcd

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From xkcd

This rendition of the periodic table by @annekatran is just wonderful. #chemistry #want

I would so buy this if it was available (although it would also be cool to add some of the usual atomic info into the table as well)

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By Anneka Tran (click on image for larger view)

This is why the dolphins don’t play with the narwhals.

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By Liz Climo

Biodiversity, science and surrealism, together as lovely art by Tiffany Bozic

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By Tiffany Bozic, via Colossal.

All hail the mighty phage! #greatillustration

“BATTLING THE BACTERIOPHAGE” BY ANDREW KOLB

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Via Fresh Photons

Axis-tilt: is the reason for the season. #awesome

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Photo source unknown, via Fresh Photons

A sound scientific take on astrological readings

Applicable for all signs:

“The coming year is likely to present challenges; these trials are when your true character will show. Trusted friends can provide assistance in particularly pressing situations. Make use of the skills you have to compensate for ones you lack. Your reputation in the future depends on your honesty and integrity this year. Monetary investments will prove risky; inform yourself as much as possible. On the positive side, your chances of winning the lottery have never been greater!”

By Tim Harrod, via Futility Closet

Literally, images of well balanced meals.

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By Elena Mora, via My Modern Met.

Wonderful and clever sciencegeek photos by Chema Madoz

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By Chema Madoz, via Thinx

David Rogers’ big big bug sculptures.

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By David Rogers, via Notcot.org

Awesome animated gifs of the Elephant Trunk Nebula.

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From Space Goat, original images by J-P Metsavainio

A lovely illustration of “mathgirl.” Not technically a superhero, but in my opinion, just as awesome.

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“This is a piece for Delaware Today about young girls losing interest in science,technology, engineering and math related studies. The state’s schools and businesses are hoping to turn all this around. I love it when I come up with a few sketches that I still want to use for something and this was one of those times. A big thanks to AD Kelly Carter!”

By Byron Eggenschwiler, via Fresh Photons.

Edible Anatomy: Baker’s Edition #whoa

Not sure how I feel about these…

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By the Conjurer’s Kitchen, via Thinx

Technology that literally gives you a “pat on your back.”

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Patent filed by Ralph R. Piro, via Futility Closet

The gamete inspired wooden spoon: note that no gonads were harmed in its making

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By Terry Widner, via Thinx.