In June, Researchers at SMART, the collaborative Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology shared their successful trials of a self-driving, self-navigating wheelchair that simply requires a destination to be plotted into the on-board computer. The team, led by Daniela Rus, took inspiration from their line of autonomous scooters and cars in an effort to meet…
Chase, A Mesmerizing Stop Motion Short About Time and the Similar Paths We All Take in Life
“Chase” is a mesmerizing stop motion animated short, shot in Ireland and Poland, that was directed by Sligo, Ireland artist Páraic Mc Gloughlin. The captivating film, compiled of Páraic’s own personal photos and sounds, explores time and the similar decisions that we all make and the paths we take in life. Shot in Ireland and…
Jacob Anderson (Grey Worm) Critiques Game of Thrones Raps About the Hit HBO Series
Actor Jacob Anderson, who plays Grey Worm on Game of Thrones, joined Vanity Fair to critique various rap music videos about the hit HBO television series. Jacob is also a singer and songwriter himself who goes by the stage name Raleigh Ritchie.
Man v. Food’s Adam Richman Tells Stories About His Life While Eating Progressively Spicy Wings
On a fiery episode of the First We Feast series, Hot Ones, former Man v. Food host Adam Richman sat down with host Sean Evans to tell stories about his life while eating progressively spicy wings. A post shared by First We Feast (@firstwefeast) on Aug 16, 2017 at 1:58pm PDT
Residents Talk About the Sheer Number of Bald Eagles Who Populate the Town of Unalaska, Alaska
Great Big Story travelled to Unalaska, Alaska to speak with Carlin Enlow, the executive director Unalaska Visitor’s Bureau along with other residents about the enormous number of bald eagles that populate their island and how they affect daily life. While it’s apparent that the birds are a nuisance, the residents love them dearly. I’ve been…
Avocaderia, The World’s First Avocado Bar That Uses the Green Fruit as an Ingredient in All Their Dishes
A post shared by Avocaderia ? (@avocaderia) on Feb 14, 2017 at 3:06pm PST The Avocaderia inside Brooklyn’s Industry City Food Hall, is the world first avocado bar that serves this yummy and healthy green fruit in all sorts of creative ways. The bar is the brainchild of two Italian men, one of whom spent…
Explaining What Happens During a Total Solar Eclipse and the Precautions to Take Viewing One
In anticipation of the upcoming 2017 total solar eclipse taking place August 21, National Geographic created a helpful animation that explains how and when solar eclipses occur, the different stages of a solar eclipse and what happens when they occur. The video also offers specific safety advice for those who wish to view the eclipse….
A Determined Man Quickly Learns How to Manual on a Mountain Bike for 165 Feet
Without watching any tutorials, determined Scottish YouTuber Mike Boyd of the Learn Quick series taught himself how to manual, doing a wheelie with no pedaling, on a mountain bike for 165 feet. Mike shared a tutorial on how to manual on his website. A post shared by Mike Boyd (@mikeboydvideo) on Aug 17, 2017 at…
