Brian Heater
‘Japan’s Disposable Workers’, A Three-Part Documentary Series Exploring Japan’s Employment Crisis
Japan’s Disposable Workers is a three-part documentary series created by New York City-based production company MediaStorm and photojournalist Shiho Fukada for the Pulitzer Center on…
Creepy Timelapses of an Amorphous Magnetic Putty Blob Slowly Engulfing Small Metal Blocks
Los Angeles filmmaker Ian Parks has created a series of entertainingly creepy timelapse videos exploring the magic of magnetic putty as it engulfs nearby metal…
Street Artist OakOak Creates a Sleeping Homer Homage to the Late ‘Simpsons’ Co-Creator Sam Simon in France
In honor of the recent passing of Simpsons co-creator Sam Simon, street artist OakOak has created a clever homage on the streets of his hometown…
‘Google Feud’, A Surprisingly Addictive ‘Family Feud’-Style Online Game That Harnesses Google Autocomplete
Google Feud is a fun and surprisingly addictive Family Feud-style quiz game by developer Justin Hook that harnesses the mystery of Google’s autocomplete search function,…
VeinViewer, A Medical Device That Projects an Image of Veins on Skin to Help Clinicians Insert an IV
VeinViewer is a medical device designed by Memphis company Christie Medical Holdings that uses near-infrared light to create a high-definition image of a patient’s vein,…
Space Bar, A Minimalist Monitor Stand With Six USB Ports and a Spot to Stash a Keyboard
The Space Bar is a minimalist computer monitor stand created by New York City-based gadget designer Quirky that features six USB ports and a space…
‘Back in Time’, A Documentary About the Lasting Impact of the ‘Back to the Future’ Trilogy
Back in Time is a forthcoming documentary by Lawrence, New York-based filmmaker Jay Aron that intends to go beyond the standard behind-the-scenes approach by offering…
Proper Pillow Plus, An Orthopedic Pillow That Monitors Sleep Behavior to Help Improve Sleeping Positions
The Proper Pillow Plus is a new orthopedic pillow designed by San Diego-based company Proper Pillow that features a series of embedded sensors designed to…
‘The sound of empty space’, An Art Installation Exploring the Harmonic Sounds of Feedback
The sound of empty space is an art installation by Montreal-based composer Adam Basanta that explores the harmonic sounds created when feedback is generated between…
Timelapse Video of a 57-Story Skyscraper in China Being Built in Just 19 Days
An amazing timelapse shows Chinese building company Broad Group erecting a 57-story skyscraper in just 19 days — that’s an incredible rate of three stories…