Doomed: a biological cartoon! [Via]

Misguided Nostalgia for Our Paleo Past. Via

Godless small things: The discovery of a microscopic world shook the foundations of theology and created modern demons. [Via]

The Holosuite is ready for you now, Captain. Scientists in the United States have turned science fiction into reality with a wrap-around virtual reality screen where researchers can visualise their data in three dimensions. Warning: Video auto-starts. more inside

Hilda of Klint painted monumental abstractions before abstractions were cool. In seclusion at the start of the 20th century, she worked spontaneously, insisting that her paintings not be shown until 20 years after her passing. Many of her pioneering efforts are seen now for the first time.

A Handful of Civilised Friends. Works by Katrina Rhodes. [Music autoplays. Via]

These sculptures of impossible creatures look ready to spring to life.

Cannibalistic Cop frightens away jurors in lurid case. It's hard to make a fair trial for somebody accused of the worst, as shown in New Guinea recently - even though the witch was herself purportedly tried by cannibals.

Longcat Is No Longer