It looks pretty, doesn't it?

Do you know what this is? It's nice isn't it? It's a picture that you can find in the news on the BBC site at the moment, and that's where you'll also find out what it's a picture of. It looks a bit like a piece of snot, doesn't it? If you find out what it is - and it's an image that has been magnified many times - please leave the answer as a comment.

Comments

[Jason Thompson]

You've got a nerve, I think.

[AndyC]

Yes, you're right on both counts.

[Tim the Enchanter]

Unconnected but trivial nonetheless....For some reason whenever I try to check the 'Remember personal info?' box on your blog it doesn't do it. Slightly suspicious and only mildly frustrating.

[AndyC]

Does it work on other blogs?

[Tim the Enchanter]

All except yours and Jason's. But despite the extra work involved in accessing your blogs by keying in my info every time, I still feel it's worth all the effort. Also...I've got the feeling there's a clue in your question.

[Cal]

I have the same problem - I can't even get my OWN blog to remember me! I have reported it to Typepad, but they just say it works fine for them, so I'm glad I'm in good company (staves off the paranoia for a little while longer!)

[Aaron]

it looks a bit like a brain covered in silly string

[Brom-man]

A breakaway group of mushy peas trying to escape down the Northern Line (Charing Cross branch)? Gap the Mind?