Nanny’s Got Skills
Sometimes gambling pays off. Like when you buy hundreds of rolls of undeveloped film for $380 at an auction, and it turns out to contain the previously-unseen work of one of the world’s most important street photographers. Such is the story of buyer John Maloof and photographer Vivian Maier, a Chicago nanny who kept her camera hobby secret. Enjoy the photos and the novelty of the story.
Drone’s-Eye View
For those of us who haven’t had the opportunity to take in the glory of ancient pyramids in person, this drone footage gives an overview of a set in Sudan—and aids archaeologists. A simple, small modern helicopter helping illuminate a 3,000-year-old royal burial site.
Chipmunk Espionage
Canadian scientists are now studying chipmunk communication by strapping Russian spy equipment onto the tiny creatures. Yes, you read that right. Chipmunks donning the world’s smallest microphones (each one inch long) are giving researchers unprecedented footage and insights. Listen in—and enjoy some adorable photos—here.
The Large-Hearted Whale
Did you know that the heart of a blue whale weighs 1,300 pounds? Or that “no terrestrial animal can be nearly as big as the blue whale, for it would be impossible for a skeleton to support this much weight out of the water”? Read more about this delightful animal (whose migratory patterns we previously covered), as it’s represented in a new children’s book, here.
