Amazing Wooden Marble Machines
Since 2009, Paul Grundbacher of Switzerland has spent his winter free time building seven amazing marble machines. Crafted almost entirely from wood, each machine moves…
Faking It: Manipulated Photography Before Photoshop
“Faking It: Manipulated Photography before Photoshop” is an exhibition that takes a look at manipulated photography from the 1840s until the 1990s, when digital photo…
The History of the Universe in 18 Minutes
Historian David Christian recounts the 13 billion year history of the Universe in this fascinating 18 minute TED Talk. Christian is the pioneer of a…
Which Type of Electricity Hurts More: AC or DC?
Engineer Mehdi Sadaghdar uses his own body (mainly his tongue) to find out which form of electrical current causes more pain: is it AC or…
New York State to Introduce Laser Engraved Driver’s License
In July New York State will introduce a new driver’s license that is laser engraved rather than printed. The new production process is designed to…
Electric Fence Experiment Ends As Expected
Australian Angus Fowles and friends staged an ill-advised experiment in which they formed a human chain connected to an electric fence. The first four…
Triolin, A Handmade Triple Violin
Artist and instrument maker Alex Sobolev built three violins and joined them together to create the “Triolin.” The instrument is quite striking but rather impractical—because…
Big Air Package, A Giant Envelope of Air in a Former Gas Storage Tank by Christo and Jeanne-Claude
“Big Air Package” by Christo and Jeanne-Claude is a 295 foot tall fabric envelope of air that nearly fills the interior of the Gasometer Oberhausen,…
Solar-Powered Phone Charger For Developing World Lets Customers Pay with a Text Message
Mobile phones are becoming an increasingly important and prevalent tool in the developing world, but phone users are often unable to keep their devices charged…
Take My Picture, Short Film About the Rise of Fashion Bloggers and Street Style Stars
“Take My Picture” by Garage Magazine is a short documentary about the rise of fashion bloggers and street style stars. The proliferation of fashion blogs…