A sap-sucking pentatomid bug sits on a leaf in the Khao Chong Forest Reserve in southern Thailand. The markings on its back resemble a human face with eyes, mouth, upturned nose, and pompadour hair...
Eco-boat powered by human fat attempts round the world speed record
The fastest eco boat on the planet will attempt to break the round the world speed record using fuel made from human fat.Pete Bethune, the New Zealand skipper of Earthrace, said the attempt to circumnavigate the globe would begin from Valencia in Spain on March 1 next year.Bethune and his wife mortgaged their house and sold everything they own to help make the project happen, while continuing to seek support from sponsors.Record breaking attempt: Earthrace will attempt to circumnavigate the globe running 100 per cent biodiesel, and with a net zero carbon-footprint.Earthrace is a 78 foot alternative...
