The Lightning Foundry, A Project to Build the World’s Largest Tesla Coils
The Lightning Foundry is an ambitious project by Lightning On Demand to build two ten story tall Tesla coils that will generate super long discharge…
We Are Legion, A Documentary About Anonymous & Hacktivism
We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists, directed by Brian Knappenberger, is an upcoming documentary about notorious hacktivist group Anonymous (trailer). The film is…
Honda Unveils Latest Incredibly Sophisticated ASIMO Humanoid Robot
Today, Honda unveiled the fourth generation of ASIMO, their irresistibly adorable humanoid robot. New ASIMO can detect nearby humans as it moves about autonomously,…
Incredible Working Steam Engine Made Entirely of Glass
This working model of a Stephenson steam engine is handcrafted entirely from glass by Czech artist Michal ZahradnÃk. The artist says the engine can operate…
Sprung Steel Wheeled Bicycle by Ron Arad
UK-based designer Ron Arad created a bicycle with working sprung steel wheels as part of the WOW Bikes charity auction co-hosted by the Elton John…
Superhero Style Statue of Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin
Soviet cosmonaut and the first man in space Yuri Gagarin is commemorated in superhero style by a 40-foot tall titanium statue in Moscow.
Up, Health App & Smart Wristband That Monitor User’s Activity And Diet
Up by Jawbone is a combination iPhone health app and smart wristband that together track the wearer’s exercise, sleep, and eating habits (intro video).…
Over The River, Christo Plans to Install Fabric Over Arkansas River
“Over The River” is an upcoming art installation by Christo in which he plans to cover 5.9 miles of a 42 mile stretch of the…
Massive Human Billboard Mosaics of the North Korean Arirang Festival
The North Korean Arirang Festival (aka the Mass Games) is the world’s largest choreographed event with up to 100,000 participants. The annual festival features an…
Santa’s Little Blood Bag, A Christmas Stocking Blood Transfusion Bag
This blood transfusion bag shaped like a Christmas stocking is a design concept by Helsinki-based designer Kiseung Lee. The Christmas-themed design is meant to encourage…