IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA. However this natural wonder is in fact on planet earth inside of a grotto containing hundreds of thousands of Glowworms. Tourists are dazzled as they sail through the world's only cave that is filled with the incandescent insects. These amazing images are from the Waitomo Caves in New Zealand, a unique location formed from 30 million years of volcano activity.
While the various controversies rumble on regarding transport, security issues and overly-officious copyright enforcement, a couple of designers is saying what we're all thinking about the Olympics - and putting it on bags .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
A dog whose forehead skin was so heavy that he was going blind has finally seen his owner again after undergoing a £1K FACELIFT .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
SURROUNDED by tens of thousands of fish, this outnumbered diver is dwarfed by a mass of sea life .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
A personal trainer who was dumped over a life-changing sleep disorder has finally found love .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .