The Game of Thrones theme performed on an 8-bit NES keytar by Youtuber Theramin Hero: Most of the buttons are functional and can be remapped to different functions, as can the whammy bar. It also has an onboard arpeggio and drum sequencer. The sound comes from the original RP2A03 chip in the NES, giving it […]
Hmmm, that’s probably going to be totally me in a few years. A great comic by the always entertaining and insightful guys over at Cyanide & Hapiness. [Source: Cyanide & Hapiness]
This Klingon mission patch was designed by astronaut and current ISS commander Steve Swanson as the official Expedition 40 crew patch. Unfortunately, due to copyright concerns, the patch had to be redesigned. [He] collaborated with his daughter to create an insignia for the outpost’s Expedition 40 crew. What he and his fellow astronauts and cosmonauts […]
BYU mechanical engineering professors Julie Crockett and Dan Maynes study superhydrophobic surfaces, or surfaces that are extremely difficult to get wet. In layman’s terms, it’s the most extreme form of water proof. In their lab they’re analyzing how water beads up or bounces off the superhydrophobic surfaces they are creating by etching microscopic ridges or […]
This thing is a CLM 2 magnetic levitation module from Crealev, and I really want one. Really. [brusspup | Crealev | Via LS]
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Some interesting information on the science of invasive species and how we can control them. [Minute Earth]
Making something confusing a little less confusing. [CGP Grey]
Some interesting science facts you probably never learned about in school! [Buzzfeed]