Brian Greene explains some complex physics in a fairly understandable way. His presentation is really entertaining. He’s a very charismatic talker and he uses some funky animations to illustrate the concepts he discusses. Our universe is the only one in the multiverse that allows us to exist, which is explained through string theory and the […]
SOUND UP! LIGHTS OFF! FULL SCREEN! The International Space Station Expedition 30 crew has shot some truly awe-inspiring time-lapse sequences flying over practically every square mile of the globe. I downloaded the high-resolution image sets that have been made available and constructed this short time-lapse piece in hi-res 2K project format. I was amazed at […]
Movies are a passion of mine. I relish in the visual wonders and audio experience of these cinematic achievements. However, there are those of us who are not so fortunate and by one means or another may lack one of the senses used to appreciate films. But now, thanks to science (and Sony Entertainment teaming […]
What’s the best way to become a millionaire mining precious metals from asteroids? The answer may well be to start out as a billionaire. Yes, a group that can only be described as the super-rich is planning to use remote controlled spacecraft to get gold, platinum, and fuel from rocks as they approach the Earth. […]
We’ve recently posted about a similar experiment, but the old video we showed you looks nowhere as cool as this one. Check it out! This is really simple but has such an awesome effect. Fill a bucket full of water and place it about 5 feet off the ground. Place a subwoofer about 1 foot […]
Dundee University has created a sonic screwdriver, sort of. While it isn’t the fix-all magic cure it is in “Dr. Who”, it does use ultrasound to lift and rotate objects (although so far the only object in question is a rubber disc in a cylinder of water). The “screwdriver” shoots out an ultrasonic beam that […]
This interactive infographic from Number Sleuth accurately illustrates the scale of over 100 items within the observable universe ranging from galaxies to insects, nebulae and stars to molecules and atoms. Numerous hot points along the zoom slider allow for direct access to planets, animals, the hydrogen atom and more. As you scroll, a handy dial […]
It was a sad day when they announced the discontinuation of NASA’s Space Shuttle Program. This certainly marked an end of an era. Perhaps someday when they decide space exploration is worth their money again, or when a giant meteor is headed toward earth, NASA will again be sending shuttles into space. Today marks the […]
French baboons have been trained to recognize words of four letters according to researchers. The action isn’t technically reading, but may give some insight into the skills used for language. The test didn’t involve identifying a word’s meaning, but rather deciphering what was and was not a valid word. The baboons were shown a computer […]
[GAS] reader Moe sent me this gem during the weekend. Here’s a direct quote from his email: An application that allows us an incredibly detailed view at our Solar System. Hence, mind ‘splosion @4:30 when constellations appear, thus brain creamed its cerebral pants. Mind ‘splosion? Indeed! :) [Support this project via Indiegogo]