Giant Bug

Artificial rainbows, giant bugs, a cupcake ATM and more in this week's look at the web

In a fantastical story of extinction and rediscovery, this piece outlines the journey of Dryococelus australis out of and back into the scientific world. Thought to have been extinct for 80 years, the bug was found back in 2001 hiding amongst small bushes on the craggy tip of an extinct volcano. A fascinating read, be sure to check out the video at the end, the …

Link About It: This Week’s Picks

Artificial rainbows, giant bugs, a cupcake ATM and more in this week's look at the web

1. Global Rainbow As the clock winds down on the 2012 Olympics, artist Yvette Mattern’s Global Rainbow shines over Northern England, symbolizing hope in the years to come and referencing the five colors of the olympic rings. Mattern’s lasers will go live on 4 March 2012 in North Tyneside, England. 2. Today I’m Feeling Turquoise A new book from Pentagram pairs colors with their respective …

Cupcake ATM

Artificial rainbows, giant bugs, a cupcake ATM and more in this week's look at the web

Sprinkles keeps the cupcake train blazing full steam ahead with a kitschy new addition to their LA store. Billing the new retro-style pink ATM as the “world’s first cupcake automat”, the bakery—which is also opening an ice cream shop next door—can now dole out sweet treats any time day or night.