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The Real-Life Frankenstein
London, 1837. Electricity, that most wondrous of modern miracles, is still a poorly understood force at this time. It has yet to be used to light a bulb, but it has already been used to 'rejuvenate' the bodies of frogs and, according to some, humans. That prestigious organisation, the London Electrical Society, is about to receive word that the barrier between life and death has already been breached...
Continue reading...The Boundaries of Perception
Monday, March 23, 2009
Gaze at this image and what do you see? Can you distinguish anything between the lines? What is it supposed to mean? Looking at the paintings and installations of artist Esther Stocker, it soon becomes apparent that grids figure heavily in her work, as white white, grey and black interconnect before our eyes. Quite what this tells us, however, is another matter.
Continue reading...Liquid-Oxygen Powered Moon SUV
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
With the intent of starting new missions on the Moon by 2020, NASA will need an off-roader capable of handling a multitude of situations. The Chariot is one of the new prototypes for NASA's next generation lunar rover. Taking a cue from the Mars rovers, it will have six wheels, each with it's own independent steering.
Continue reading...The Amazing Technicolored Coat of the Caddisfly
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Your first response may well be 'Is that thing REAL?!' and no one would blame you in the slightest. However, while this luridly multicolored insectoid monstrosity may at first appear to be an elaborately designed model, rest assured that the little fellow is very real - right down to the stylish purple beret.
Continue reading...The Mysterious Coral Castle
Monday, November 10, 2008
Armed with only a fourth grade education, Edward Leedskalnin possessed a unique understanding of the laws of weight and leverage, and with that built a castle of immense proportions, singlehandedly. For twenty-eight years he quarried, cut, shaped, transported, and constructed the entire structure, with only primitive tools he fashioned from junk yard auto parts and cast away lumber.
Continue reading...All Hail Robo-Jellyfish!
Friday, October 31, 2008
Inspired by one of the most misunderstood animals of the marine world – the graceful jellyfish, leading electronics company, Festo have designed and created a pneumatic version of the gelatinous creature that moves remarkably like the real thing. There have been a number of other versions floating about over the past few years but none that have caught our attention as much as this mechanical offering.
Continue reading...Zero to 1,050 MPH in 40 Seconds
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Andy Green, an RAF wing commander, broke the sound barrier in a jet car called ThrustSSC in 1997. Now, a new car capable of breaking the sound barrier is in the making with a lofty goal of 1,000 miles per hour for its top speed. Entitled Bloodhound Project, the invention is being spearheaded by the original car's developer, Richard Noble.
Continue reading...20 Wonders of the Microscopic World
Monday, October 27, 2008
The devil's in the details, and detail is something these unusual photographers know best. On October 16, respected imaging magnate, Nikon, announced this year's Small World Competition winners. You won't find any grand landscapes or celebrity portraits in this collection. These are the best of the best in photomicography, exploring the world in all its microscopic glory.
Continue reading...The Weirdest Creature on Earth
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
As if the North American Star-Nosed Mole wasn't weird enough; this functionally blind mole (Candylura cristata), which has twenty-two worm-like and independently movable tentacles growing out of its nose, has also apparently discovered the secret of being able to smell underwater. The main difficulty with underwater olfaction is trying not to inhale any water.
Continue reading...Giant Turtle Airships are the Way of the Future
Thursday, July 3, 2008
A turtle shaped airship is perhaps the last thing you might expect to see floating through the sky, but this eco-friendly craft might just be key to the next generation of humanitarian relief.
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Wednesday, July 1, 2009
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