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The Amazing Journey of a Preserved Giant Squid Making Its Way From New Zealand to New York
In the eighth and most recent episode of “Shelf Life“, The American Museum of Natural History recounts the journey that took a well-preserved frozen Architeuthis…
An Intense Video Capturing the Sport of First Person View (FPV) Drone Racing
An intense video posted by ABC News Australia captures the sport of FPV (first-person-view) drone racing in which competitors race custom-built multi-rotor drones while wearing special…
Mother by Sense, A Sensor-Based Home Automation and Tracking System
Mother by Sense is a sensor-based home automation and tracking system that monitors a series of “cookie” sensors for a variety of uses. The cookies…
‘Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain’ Video Game Trailer Explores Equivalence, War, and Espionage
A trailer for the upcoming video game Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain by developer Kojima Productions and acclaimed creator Hideo Kojima explores equivalence,…
Intrepid Reporter and Photographer Take a Trip Up to the Top of Sutro Tower in San Francisco
In the latest installment of the KQED series Bay Curious, reporter Jessica Plazcek and photographer Adam Grossberg take a trip to the top of Sutro…
Brave Cat Lands Safely After Accidentally Taking an Unexpected Ride on a Microlight Craft
A sleeping cat awoke to find herself clinging tightly onto the wing of a microlight craft in mid-flight. Luckily the two people aboard noticed the…
The Wisdom of Star Trek Captain Jean-Luc Picard Set to an Electric Beat by Eclectic Method
Star Trek: The Next Generation character Captain Jean-Luc Picard, as portrayed by Sir Patrick Stewart, espouses some profound wisdom set to an electric beat by Eclectic Method. Picard…
Fluffy Long-Haired Cat Repeatedly Puts Herself Between Her Human and His Video Games
A fluffy snow-loving but persistent Maine Coon/Norwegian Forest Cat named Nala repeatedly acts as a physical barrier between her human Alexander and his video game…
Marine Expert Explains How Certain Species of Octopus Can Run Away From Predators Using Their Tentacles
Science Friday spoke with Dr. Chrissy Hubbard about why certain species of bipedal octopi are able to use their tentacles to run.
New F/X Trailer for the Second Season of ‘Fargo’ Hints at Brewing Trouble in the Frozen Heartland
F/X Networks has released the first promotional trailer for the second season of the hit series Fargo. While the trailer doesn’t give away much about…