Biopixels, Flashing Bacterial Colonies That Form Living Displays
Researchers at UC San Diego have bioengineered fluorescent bacteria that, when combined into bacterial colonies, flash in unison. These “biopixel” colonies can be used to…
Improv Everywhere Global No Pants Subway Ride 2012
The 11th annual No Pants Subway Ride is set for January 8. Improv Everywhere started the event on the New York City Subway back in…
Iowa Nice, An Informational Video That Challenges Iowa Stereotypes
“Iowa Nice” by Scott Siepker and Paul Benedict is a punchy informational video that challenges a few stereotypes about the nice people of Iowa. via…
Super Realistic Steve Jobs Action Figure
This highly detailed Steve Jobs action figure is by toy company in icons. It features interchangeable hands so that Steve can hold a 1/6th scale…
Journalism, A 1940 Educational Film About Jobs in Print Journalism
“Journalism” is a 1940 educational film about the different jobs found in newspaper and magazine journalism. The film was part Your Life Work, a post…
Three Cubes Colliding, A Beautiful Cube-Shaped Kite Sculpture
“Three Cubes Colliding” is a beautiful cube-shaped sculpture and functioning kite, made from carbon fiber spars, Cuben Fiber fabric, and 1,700 3D printed connectors (video…
Raiders of the Lost Archives, Comparing Indiana Jones to 30 Adventure Films From 1919 to 1973
“Raiders of the Lost Archives” by StooTV is a shot by shot comparison between the opening sequence of Raiders of the Lost Ark and 30…
Kanzi, A Bonobo Ape Who Lights Fires and Cooks Food
Kanzi, a captive bonobo ape, has taught himself how to light a fire and cook food over it. Kanzi lives at the Great Ape Trust…
The Flying Devil Rays of the Sea of Cortez
In this clip from BBC One’s Earthflight, devil rays in the Sea of Cortez in Mexico leap out of water and perform impressive aerial acrobatics.
Shoebox, An iPhone App For Digitizing Old Photos
Shoebox is an iPhone app for digitizing old photographs using the phone’s camera (video). The app is part of 1000memories, a service for organizing…