IOTD stories

Image of the Day: sperm bike delivers to fertility clinics

Megan Wollerton
Friday, April 22, 2011 - 6:00am
 
Residents of Copenhagen, be on the lookout for the Sperm Bullitt. This little doozy is part of a green initiative by the Nordisk Cryobank (European Sperm Bank) to avoid using other, less efficient means of transportation. That's right, this bike actually carries sperm samples to Copenhagen fertility clinics. Happy Earth Day to all!

Image of the Day: mega-yacht was made to entertain

Megan Wollerton
Tuesday, April 19, 2011 - 6:00am
 
Stop cramming your friends into that tiny studio apartment for parties. It's time to upgrade. Sure Hyun-Seok Kim's design is just a concept (for now), but it makes us land dwellers yearn for a mega-yacht of our very own. Complete with a hot tub, indoor garden, luxury pool and golf green, the Voronoi was definitely designed with fun in mind.

Image of the Day: light painting

Megan Wollerton
Tuesday, April 12, 2011 - 6:00am
 
With the advent of digital cameras, light graffiti and night photography have become much more popular…and Trevor Williams' spectacularly quirky "paintings" are just one example we love. Take a look at these breathtaking images for clues on how this self-described "camera freak" created each shot.

Image of the Day: feeders help restore dropping bee population

Megan Wollerton
Thursday, April 7, 2011 - 6:00am
 
We've heard a lot about the decline of bees in recent years. And while the causes are not yet fully understood, a group of people in England came up with a solution: a "refueling and nesting center" for bees. That's right, just like that bird feeder in your yard, this little contraption will help bees survive when they can't find a natural habitat.

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