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Have you ever heard of Mantabungal, Sannaja, or Colôrobètch? Don’t worry, me neither. But this fascinating project called A Book Of Creatures shows the most unbelievable mythical creatures that were born in the folk and legend of different cultures. “Our imagination has always been our greatest ally, and our worst enemy. In the face of the unknown, we populated it with creatures of all shapes and sizes, from minuscule spirits to gigantic cosmic monsters,” the description says and you can already pull your seat closer. The creator of the project named Emile draws all the entities himself, sharing their stories...

Researchers from Vanderbilt University and University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have made a significant advancement in understanding the correlation of the vibrational patterns of atoms at the level of chemical bonds in conducting materials silicon and graphene. Vibrational spectroscopy of substitutional Si impurities in graphene with different bonding configurations. (Image by UCAS) Atomic...

Consider a proposal: Stanford should give its more than 8,000 acres to the Muwekma Ohlone, the land’s original people. After all, the university would still have $36 billion in the bank. (U.S. colleges and universities have amassed enormous wealth—more than $800 billion in endowment assets, according to a recent survey of 678 institutions.) Even more outrageously endowed is the surrounding region of Silicon Valley, which is Malcolm Harris’s real target when he makes this suggestion at the end of his new book, Palo Alto: A History of California, Capitalism, and the World. It’s precisely Stanford’s land, Harris explains, that has...

Chandor Gardens combines elements of ancient Chinese architecture and formal English gardens. The Texas estate is filled with beauty and wonder, from the 30-foot artificial waterfall to fountains, gazebos, and of course flora, the gardens offer something new and exciting at every turn. The historic 3.5-acre garden was established in Weatherford, Texas, by the British-born painter Douglas Chandor in 1936. Originally named White Shadows, the garden was renamed by Chandor's late wife, Ina Kuteman, after his death in 1953. It was kept open to the public until her death in 1978. After her death, the property was a Bandan, and...

Plus: Cyber disruption risks are a major concern.      Pepsi is marking its 125 years of history in style this year with a rebrand to update its iconic look.   The Pepsi brand is debuting a new logo and visual identity system in the fall after maintaining its current one for 14 years, according to a news release by PR Newswire.   Some dramatic changes include a bold typeface, revamped color palette and a “signature pulse” fans can still readily recognize as familiar, according to the press release.    Todd Kaplan, chief marketing officer, noted the need to refresh while still keeping continuity with...