The Venus Flytrap

The Venus Flytrap, Dionaea muscipula, is a carnivorous plant that catches and digests animal mostly insects and arachnids. Its trapping structure is formed by the terminal portion of each of the plant’s leaves and is triggered by tiny hairs on their inner surfaces. When an insect or spider crawling along the leaves comes into contact with one or more of the hairs twice in succession, the trap closes.

25 Stunning Infinity Pools Around the World

Visually stunning and always situated on a gorgeous backdrop, Infinity pools are surely the most beautiful man-made pools in existence. Sit back, relax, and take a trip around the world through the lens of the infinity pool with these 25 incredible pictures.


An infinity edge pool (also named negative edge, zero edge, disappearing edge or vanishing edge pool) is a swimming or reflecting pool which produces a visual effect of water extending to the horizon, vanishing, or extending to “infinity”. They are often seen at fancy or exotic resorts, exclusive estates, and in advertisements. The infinity pool design concept is said to have originated in Bali, Indonesia, where its inspiration came directly from observing the dramatic effect created by the ubiquitous terraced rice paddies, known locally as sawah, for which the island is famous.

1. Golden Triangle Resort - Chiang Rai, Thailand

Photograph by I Prahin

2. Murni’s Villa - Ubud, Bali

Photograph by Murnis in Bali

3. Lake Manyara Serena Lodge - Tanzania, Africa

Photograph by badlyricpolice

4. Kandalama Hotel - Dambulla, Sri Lanka

Photograph by adametrnal

5. Tuscany, Italy

Photograph by waveovrwave

6. Tat Kuang Si Waterfall - Luang Prabang, Laos (natural)

Photograph by babelbabel

7. Alila Ubud Hotel - Bali, Indonesia

Photograph by Sean McGrath

8. Sheraton Waikiki - Hawaii

Photograph by Scott Sharick

9. Hotel Villa Mahal - Turkey

Photograph by Cloudzilla

10. Rangali Island - Maldives

Photograph by KTA Public Relations

11. Kempinski Hotel Ishtar - Dead Sea, Jordan

Photograph by Marantzer

12. Divi Little Bay Beach Resort - St. Maarten

Photograph by Erikogan

13. Phuket, Thailand

Photograph by a hobby

14. Los Cabos, Mexico

Photograph by Marquis Los Cabos

15. North Narrabeen Tidal Pool - Sydney, Australia (natural)

Photograph by Peter Anthony

16. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Photograph by bpverdoorn

17. Intercontinental Hotel - Fiji

Photograph by amorphity

18. Dreams Resort - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Photograph by demelzastudio

19. Unknown

Photograph by rocketChips

20. Turkey

Photograph by NeilWhelan

21. Mes Amis Resort

Photograph by Jeremy Wilbur

22. Ubud Hanging Gardens - Bali, Indonesia

Photograph by Busyman Bicycles

23. Infinity Falls (natural)

Photograph by Angus Clyne

24. Unknown

Photograph by Greg Marshall

25. Marina Bay Sands Hotel and Casino - Singapore

Photograph by Andrew JK Tan

Everyday Life in Afghanistan

A user experience researcher who works for Frog Design, British-born Jan Chipchase has the important job of understanding the way technology influences different cultures. His work has taken him around the world and has  earned him a place right next to Steve Jobs in Forbes magazine's 2010 list of The Smartest People in Tech.

Aside from Japan, one of the most interesting and eye-opening places he's been to is Afghanistan. His goal was to look at the impact of mobile money services in that country. Along the way, Chipchase has taken some truly unique photos of everyday life in Afghanistan, giving us an inside look at this country's incredible culture.