A cosmic masterpiece: The Bullseye Galaxy
Known as LEDA 1313424, this massive galaxy showcases nine radiant rings, the result of a blue dwarf galaxy colliding with its center 50 million years ago.
(Credit: NASA, ESA, Ralf Crawford-STScI)
Concept drawing by special effects pioneer RAY HARRYHAUSEN for a proposed, unproduced film adaptation of H.G. Wells' THE WAR OF THE WORLDS (c. early 1950s).
Earth formed about 4.54 billion years ago. Through geologic fire and brimstone, much about its earliest eon has been lost to history, but the basics are agreed upon: It began as a ball of mostly molten rock. It became a blue marble. How?
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I know there's a lot of talk around these assasination "cuts" but they have improved it... if you look hard you do notice a slight cut but this is an improvement from previous footage. The @assassinscreed guys have listened so fair play. AC Black Flag Resynced will be 🔥
We know how photosynthesis works in incredible molecular detail, but how this vital process evolved is far less clear. It seems the road to photosynthesis was far longer and stranger than anyone expected.
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ICYMI: Legendary action auteur Yuen Woo-ping (The Matrix) assembles a quartet of martial arts icons for the epic of all epics wuxia adventure Blades Of The Guardians: Wind Rises In The Desert.
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