Glen Tickle
Amelia's dad. Steph's husband. Writer, comedian, gentleman. Good at juggling, bad at chess.
Google Introduces PAC-Maps, A Playable Pac-Man Version of Google Maps
Google has introduced PAC-Maps, a playable Pac-Man version of Google Maps where users can play a round of the classic arcade game on the streets…
Speeches of British Politicians Running for Prime Minister Remixed Into a Rap About Income Inequality
“Take every penny from the hands of the many, And give everything to the few.” A recent video by Cassetteboy remixes speeches by British politicians David…
Hummingbirds Fly and Feed Inside a Wind Tunnel While Being Filmed by a High-Speed Camera
The latest episode of the series Deep Look by KQED and PBS Digital Studios features slow-motion video of hummingbirds flying and feeding inside a wind tunnel.…
Incredible Slow-Motion Footage of a Chameleon’s Tongue Shooting Out and Capturing Its Prey
A recent clip from the BBC Earth web series Earth Unplugged features some incredible slow-motion footage of a panther chameleon‘s tongue shooting out and capturing its prey.…
Another Round of Cringeworthy Chemistry Jokes That Hope to Get a Reaction From the Audience
“What do you do with a sick chemist? Well if you can’t helium, and you can’t curium, you’re going to have to barium.” The American…
A Simple Explanation of Special Relativity and the Twin Paradox
In a recent episode of her series Physics Girl, Dianna Cowern gives a simple explanation of the two postulates of special relativity and the twin paradox. The twin…
An Elaborate Rube Goldberg Machine Set to the Song ‘Science’ by The Dull-Eyed Llamas
The music video for the song “Science” by The Dull-Eyed Llamas is centered around an elaborate Rube Goldberg machine called “The Door Opener.” Various parts of…
New Hello Barbie Doll Will Use Siri-Like Technology to Play Games, Answer Questions, and Converse With Children
The new Hello Barbie doll by Mattel will use Siri-like technology to play games, answer questions, and converse with children playing with the toy. Hello…
Minneapolis-Saint Paul Meteorologist Leaves the Hanger in His Suit Jacket and Pulls It Out on Air
During a recent broadcast, KMSP-TV Minneapolis-Saint Paul meteorologist Steve Frazier realized he left the hanger in his suit jacket and pulled it out on air…
Gonzo of The Muppets Performs ‘The Humpty Dance’
“I’m crazy. Allow me to amaze thee. They say I’m ugly, but it just don’t phase me.” Muppets character The Great Gonzo performs “The Humpty…