Particle physics study finds new data for extra Z-bosons and potential fifth force of nature
Yeah, it's way over my head to actually, fully understand, but I still find it interesting.
Apr 30, 2009
Apr 28, 2009
Compilation and Cooperation - It's a beautiful thing...
(worldwide street musician jam of "Stand By Me")
(worldwide street musician jam of "Stand By Me")
Apr 26, 2009
Bacon Blowtorch
Prosciutto and oxygen, that's all it takes to cut steel - no, really - watch the video
Prosciutto and oxygen, that's all it takes to cut steel - no, really - watch the video
Apr 25, 2009
Apr 24, 2009
Wow - Simply amazing
I've seen some beatboxers in my time, but this guy is just...wow.
Some might their overall performance down a little better, some might be able to impress the French, and some might like their beatboxing Jewish. Or some like to mix it up and throw in some harmonica or flute (doing the Inspector Gadget theme no less!) - or even the NY Philharmonic. But for raw talent and precision, I think that first kid has it.
Though, I do have to admit, this guy is pretty amazing as well (and was one of the first I ever heard, back in '03).
And this is something new - there are girl beatboxers and even dog beatboxers now!
I've seen some beatboxers in my time, but this guy is just...wow.
Some might their overall performance down a little better, some might be able to impress the French, and some might like their beatboxing Jewish. Or some like to mix it up and throw in some harmonica or flute (doing the Inspector Gadget theme no less!) - or even the NY Philharmonic. But for raw talent and precision, I think that first kid has it.
Though, I do have to admit, this guy is pretty amazing as well (and was one of the first I ever heard, back in '03).
And this is something new - there are girl beatboxers and even dog beatboxers now!
Apr 22, 2009
Run Better, Run Barefoot
Yep, sounds weird, but it's true - they're doing it at my Alma Mater even. It makes for fewer injuries, better grip, better spread of force, and prevents lazy/harmful running (landing on your heel).
Yep, sounds weird, but it's true - they're doing it at my Alma Mater even. It makes for fewer injuries, better grip, better spread of force, and prevents lazy/harmful running (landing on your heel).
Apr 21, 2009
Apr 20, 2009
Wordle
Word Art Generator - Simple in concept, sweet in execution
(and a heck of a lot easier than doing it in PS, though with less control)
Word Art Generator - Simple in concept, sweet in execution
(and a heck of a lot easier than doing it in PS, though with less control)
Apr 15, 2009
Space is BIG - and we're REALLY tiny. I mean infinitesimally small. Inconceivably tiny.
The earth to the sun is like a speck of salt to a baseball. BUT - our sun to VY Canis Majoris (the largest known star) is like a flea on an elephant. Or maybe more like a piece of flea poop.
Yep - we're kinda little.
(note - link leads directly to a large .jpeg file - 1.43MB/1280x8149 pixels - give it time to load)
The earth to the sun is like a speck of salt to a baseball. BUT - our sun to VY Canis Majoris (the largest known star) is like a flea on an elephant. Or maybe more like a piece of flea poop.
Yep - we're kinda little.
(note - link leads directly to a large .jpeg file - 1.43MB/1280x8149 pixels - give it time to load)
Black hole spews out gas jet brighter than the galaxy the black hole itself is within!
This does not make any sense to my understanding of black holes...
This does not make any sense to my understanding of black holes...
Apr 13, 2009
----All New Levitating Nano-Bots!---- Now with Laser-activated mini-pincers!
(Cue the ominous "the whole earth will become grey-goo" doomsday music)
[Well, not quite - they have to self-replicate first ... but they're working on that...]
(Cue the ominous "the whole earth will become grey-goo" doomsday music)
[Well, not quite - they have to self-replicate first ... but they're working on that...]
Apr 5, 2009
The 7 Most Horrifying Parasites on the Planet
!!!!WARNING!!!! --- DO NOT READ if you don't have a strong stomach - parasite info is not for the weak!
I already knew about 4 of the 7, but the Cymothoa exigua takes the cake for weird.
PS - the third photo of it is (possibly) a photoshop job (notice the human-looking teeth) - but still - is your tongue feeling itchy yet?
!!!!WARNING!!!! --- DO NOT READ if you don't have a strong stomach - parasite info is not for the weak!
I already knew about 4 of the 7, but the Cymothoa exigua takes the cake for weird.
PS - the third photo of it is (possibly) a photoshop job (notice the human-looking teeth) - but still - is your tongue feeling itchy yet?
Apr 4, 2009
Poker is a Game of Skill
"...poker is predominantly a game of skill, being approximately 88% skill and 12% chance."
"...poker is predominantly a game of skill, being approximately 88% skill and 12% chance."
Anagrams
Explore what anagrams your name can make with the "Internet Anagram Server / I, Rearrangement Servant"
Explore what anagrams your name can make with the "Internet Anagram Server / I, Rearrangement Servant"
World's Biggest Laser Powers Up
Within two to three years, scientists expect to be creating fusion reactions that release more energy than it takes to produce them.
Within two to three years, scientists expect to be creating fusion reactions that release more energy than it takes to produce them.
Meat ants lead Australia's charge against hated cane toads
Australian scientists are hoping the native meat ant will eat the cane toad, that was sent to swallow the beetle, that ate the sugar cane crop.
Australian scientists are hoping the native meat ant will eat the cane toad, that was sent to swallow the beetle, that ate the sugar cane crop.
Robot makes scientific discoveries without human help
It generated its own hypotheses and ran experiments to test them - and has now made its first independent discovery.
It generated its own hypotheses and ran experiments to test them - and has now made its first independent discovery.
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