The Pale Blue Dot is a famous photograph (see above) of planet Earth (that very planet you are most likely to read this from). The photo was taken in 1990.. read more

The story behind a small illustrated children’s book … written by John Mansfield, the author: This story of discovery was born in a lovely hostel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I.. read more

After several years of preparation, the Bergbau-Technik-Park (mining technology park) opened on Easter weekend 2012 near the Markkleeberger Lake in the south of Leipzig. The “stars” of the park are the 1,300-ton bucket wheel excavator 1547 and the 2400-ton spreader 1115… read more