The Google Earth Guys are Back!
Yes folks, Google’s hardest working employees are back from their trip around the world, but unfortunately for them, their job is far from being over. Thanks Ben!
Category Archives: General
Apple iPad Pictures, Pricing, Specifications and Video
It’s finally out! The long-awaited Apple tablet has been unveiled today, and it looks like a giant iPhone. iPad features: A 9.7-inch multitouch screen (resolution: 1024 x 768) A 1 GHz A4 Apple-made processor Wi-Fi / 3G connectivity Bluetooth 2.1 A Mic Speakers Battery Life: 10 hours of constant use, 1 month in standby mode […]
Teacher anxiety influences girls view of mathematics
It appears that some young girls struggling with mathematics may be picking up on a lack of confidence in their female teacher. But the same research also shows this effect is far from guaranteed and can be outweighed by strong role models at home. Before going further, it’s very important to note that the study, […]
A Day in the Life of an Astrophysicist
The following video will give you a quick peak at what a typical work day is for Rhaana Starling and Phil Evans, two astrophysicists studying gamma ray bursts at the University of Leicester, England
Science is Sexy: How Does the Body Defend Against Diseases?
By Jimmy Rogers (@me) Contributing Writer, [GAS] We live in a world governed not by the biggest creatures, but by the smallest. Our bodies act as vessels for all that we call “ourselves,” forming a barrier between “out there” and “in here.” While that barrier is not as simple as a wall or a single membrane, […]
David Spiegelhalter: Professor of the Public Understanding of Risk
David Spiegelhalter’s proper title is Professor of the Public Understanding of Risk. He is in two minds (literally) about playing it safe or chucking caution to the wind. Decisions, decisions!? Are bacon sandwiches really that dangerous and is it wise to drive when you love cycling? David shows us how to use statistics to face […]
Wednesday Geeky Pics: Geeky Knitting
It’s cold enough that I’ve been seeing lots of people bundled up lately – and of course, the most enviable scarves and mittens are the homemade kind, particularly when they have a geek’s touch. For those of you thinking of picking up some knitting needles before the sun comes back out, here are a few […]
Technotise Trailer Remake
Made by the same guy who produced the fake Green Lantern movie trailer, here’s what technotise, an amazing anime that was release last year, might look like if it would be produced for hollywood. Enjoy! Oh, and the original technotise trailer is located here in case you want to compare both.
Taylor Mali: What Teachers Make
Ever heard the phrase “Those who can’t do, teach”? At the Bowery Poetry Club, slam poet Taylor Mali begs to differ, and delivers a powerful, 3-minute response on behalf of educators everywhere. [Via TED]
Expecto Awesome – New Photo from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
I will make no apologies for being excited about this: And by this, I mean a glimpse into The Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park they’re putting together in Orlando. Sure, it’s a theme park. Natania, you say, it’s not real! You can go to Europe to see real castles. You don’t need to […]