How Did Feathers Evolve? A TED-Ed Animated Lecture
Writer Carl Zimmer explains how feathers evolved over 50 million years from dinosaur fuzz to bird plumage in this TED-Ed animated lecture. The animation was…
Artist Uses iPad to Create Finger Painting of ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’
Japanese artist Seikou Yamaoka used an iPad mini to create this remarkable finger painting of Johannes Vermeer’s “Girl with a Pearl Earring.” This making-of time-lapse…
Sexy Late Night Commercial for the NSA with Sasha Grey
Actress and former adult film star Sasha Grey stars in this hilarious parody commercial for the NSA that likens the government agency to a phone…
Adult Cat Finder, Connect With ‘Hot Local Cats’ in Your Area
If you’re having a hard time connecting with “hot local cats” in your area, look no further than Adult Cat Finder. The service was created…
The Frontiers of Google Street View, Photo Series of Dead Ends, Borders, & More
Kaimu-Chain of Craters Road, Hawaii. Past eruptions of the Kilauea volcano have covered the road in several places. Alan Taylor of The Atlantic has assembled…
3D Printed Bow Tie Never Needs to be Tied
For anyone who has ever tried and failed to tie their own bow tie, Japanese studio MONOCIRCUS offers this plastic 3D printed bow tie that…
Museum, A Tiny Museum of Oddities Tucked in a Manhattan Alley
photo by Naho Kubota Museum is a tiny museum of oddities that is tucked in the side of a building in a Manhattan alleyway. The…
Figure 1, A Medical Photo Sharing App for Healthcare Professionals
Figure 1 is a photo sharing app specifically aimed at healthcare professionals. The iOS app allows healthcare professionals to upload and share medical photos—depicting…
The Art of Punk, Documentary Short Looks at the Art of Hardcore Punk Band Black Flag
The first episode of the documentary series “The Art of Punk” takes a look at the art of hardcore punk band Black Flag. The band’s…
2013 Coney Island Mermaid Parade
The 31st annual Coney Island Mermaid Parade, the largest art parade in America, takes place June 22, 2013 at 2 PM. This year’s parade features…