Building a castle from ice

"We're just creating for fun" 11/05/18 An Ice Castle Brings Magic Before Melting Away The beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire can be a tough place to live—unless you happen to like temperatures that drop as low as -100F with wind chill. But the unthinkably frigid winter isn't without its magic. For the last four years, a team of artists and engineers has constructed a massive ice castle that lasts until the weather warms. And this winter, amidst a tough time at home, two sisters visit the castle in search of a little wonder.     We partnered with Genesis to mentor and celebrate the next generation of filmmakers. Now we're proud to share this short documentary by our fellow Edward Hancox. In Korea, a Buddhist Monk Makes Movies When Monk Daehae, a Buddhist monk who lives in Gyeongsan, Korea, first told people she would make a movie, no one believed her. But what she lacked in formal training and industry connections, she more than made up for in conviction and fearlessness. Go on set with Monk Daehae as she collaborates with cast and crew to bring her compassionate vision to the big screen. We partnered with Genesis to mentor and celebrate the next generation of filmmakers. Now we're proud to share this short documentary by our fellow InA Choi. The Future of Farming Is Underwater Beneath the glistening blue waves of the Bay of Noli in the Italian Riviera are biospheres bursting with basil, tomatoes, herbs and other plants. It's all a part of a science experiment known as Nemo's Garden. While growing plants underwater might seem strange, it turns out there are a lot of advantages—protection from pests and extreme weather, a regulated temperature and access to fresh water as seawater evaporates and re-condenses.  View this email in your browser.  Copyright © 2018 Great Big Story, LLC, All rights reserved.You are receiving this message because you subscribed to the Great Big Story newsletter. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list