Spectacular Time-Lapse Video Shows Wonders of the Night Sky

An amazing new time-lapse video trailer from Brad Goldpaint Photography previews the beautiful night sky images captured for the upcoming film “Illusion of Lights: A Journey into the Unseen.” Image uploaded Jan. 21, 2015. Brad Goldpaint — the movie’s director, photographer and editor — has captured the stunning beauty of the skylines filled with auroras, the Milky Way, and the skies full of… Continue reading Spectacular Time-Lapse Video Shows Wonders of the Night Sky

Alexander Gerst Stunning Time-Lapse Video of Earth

Images taken on-board the International Space Station have been merged into a stunning six-minute time-lapse video captured by astronaut Alexander Gerst who spent 165 days in orbit. Alexander combined 12 500 images taken during his six-month Blue Dot mission on the International Space Station. This Ultra High Definition video shows the best our beautiful planet has to… Continue reading Alexander Gerst Stunning Time-Lapse Video of Earth

Wavelight: A Beautiful Time-Lapse of Star Trails in Arizona

Wavelight is a stunning time-lapse video that captures the beautiful scenery of the star trails set against the wave sandstone formation in Arizona. The video was produced through a partnership between Sunchaser Pictures, Bloodhoney, and BBC Earth.

Spectacular View Of Glowing Aurora in Northern Norway

Photographer Max Rive shot an incredible photo of an aurora that was captured against a summit near Austnesfjor in Northern Norway. The time was early March. Our Sun has been producing an abundance of picturesque aurora of late as it is near the time of its maximum surface activity in its 11-year magnetic cycle. via: Laughing Squid

A Jetpack That Helps Soldiers Run Faster

Engineer Jason Kerestes from Arizona State University have created a working prototype jetpack that attaches to a soldier’s back and helps them run faster. The 4MM project’s aim is to enhance the speed of the wearer and to break the four minute barrier with ease. Watch the video below.

How Does a Jet Engine Work?

Baratunde Thurston takes us behind the scenes at GE Global Research Center to learn how does a jet engine works with the help of aerospace engineer Todd Wetzel. You’ll see why “suck, squeeze, bang, blow” is a great way to talk about modern flight. The two discuss how airplane engines have evolved to become the powerful,… Continue reading How Does a Jet Engine Work?

Incredible Time-Lapse of Earth From the ISS

A time-lapse video from the International Space Station featuring some amazing glimpses of the beauty of our planet Earth passing silently below the spaceship.