Photograph by Vasilij Rumyantsev ( Crimean Astrophysical Obsevatory) If you took a picture of the Sun at the same time each day, would it remain in the same position? The answer is no, and the shape traced out by the Sun over the course of a year is called an analemma. The Sun’s apparent shift [...]

What do you do when your target is hidden behind a wall or dug into a foxhole? Until now, you would have to resort to a rocket, mortar or grenade, with a definite chance for collateral damage. That was before the development of the XM25 ‘Individual Airburst Weapon System’, an effective airburst grenade launcher rifle [...]

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Every Sunday the Sifter will highlight an article from the archives. In this week’s installment, we revisit the pinnacle of branded content, BMW’s The Hire series with Clive Owen. Incredible short films from some of the world’s leading directors. BMW Films – The Hire featuring Clive Owen | Complete Series

In response to some recent feedback from my good friend Will, the Sifter will be posting a picture every day at 5pm. A link at the bottom of each post will give credit to the original source (if available). Hope you enjoy! Photograph by Jürgen Berger / Mahendra Sonawan The Zebrafish, or Zebra Danio, is [...]