http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2008/10/the_sun.html
A beautiful collection of pictures of the sun.
Science Buzz XDRTB is an extremely drug-resistant form of TB, for which there is no reliable cure, and it’s spreading. The site showcases the work of photographer James Nachtwey, who’s been traveling around the world documenting the rise of XDRTB. Scary fact: one in three people in the world carry the dormant TB germ.
Culture Buzz A site that interviews defendants on their way out of court. Freelance photographer Steven Hirsch set up in front of the Manhattan Criminal Court to interview and photograph willing subjects who just had their day in court. They’re just regular folk, who’ve been charged with everything from assault to theft to disorderly conduct to peeing in public.
Culture Buzz A photo project showing what $5 gets you around the world. In our neighborhood, $5 can get you a Vietnamese sandwich and a Coke, with change left over, or a whole mess of cheap dumplings.
A collection of photographs that happened to be taken at the very crux of either a hilarious or painful moment.
Food Buzz A site that asks users to submit photos of their fridge. What’s remarkable is not the differences but how similar all fridges tend to look — a few bottled items, some produce, something in a container, a few jars. Where are the avant garde fridges out there?
Culture Buzz Roundups of very impressively detailed and large-scale sand sculptures. Going to the beach this weekend? Here’s some inspo in case you’re feeling creative.