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‘The Martian’, An Upcoming Film Adaptation of the Andy Weir Novel Starring Matt Damon
The Martian is an upcoming film adaptation of the Andy Weir novel of the same name. The film was directed by Ridley Scott (Prometheus, Thelma & Louise),…
A Symphonic History of Hip-Hop Music Conducted and Orchestrated by Composer JIMEK
Composer JIMEK orchestrated and conducted a symphonic history of hip-hop music with the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra performing the medley of 30 songs from…
Astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti Demonstrates How to Make a Meal in Space
ESA astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti demonstrates how to cook a delicious meal of “mackerel, quinoa and leek cream tortilla” in space aboard the International Space Station…
Man Performs the Same Dance Routine in 100 Different Places
Illinois-based Matt Bray performs the same dance routine 100 times in 100 different places in “100 Places of Dance.” Last year he performed a similar…
College Science Student Builds a Homemade 40-Watt Laser Shotgun That Sets Paper on Fire and Blasts Through Balloons
Southern Illinois University science student Drake Anthony (aka “DIY Laser Guy“) recently created a great 40-watt laser shotgun. His futuristic shotgun shoots eight parallel five-watt…
Dr. Teeth From the Muppets Performs the Ol’ Dirty Bastard Song ‘Shimmy Shimmy Ya’
Dr. Teeth, leader of the Muppet band The Electric Mayhem, performs the Ol’ Dirty Bastard song “Shimmy Shimmy Ya” in a recent video edited by…
Japanese Sword Master Tests His Skills Against an Industrial Robot in an Incredible Demonstration
World record-holding Japanese sword master Isao Machii tested his remarkable skills against a Yaskawa Motoman MH24 industrial robot in an incredible demonstration put together by Yaskawa. Machii…
My Little Pony Toys Made to Look Like Characters From ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’
Mad Max: Fury Road Ponies Taneytown, Maryland-based artist Kelsey Wailes (a.k.a. “EatToast“) used polymer clay, acrylic paints, leather, and fake fur to create custom My…
Beautiful GoPro Footage of a Spinning SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Fairing Falling Back to Earth
SpaceX has uploaded some beautiful GoPro footage of a spinning Falcon 9 rocket fairing falling back to Earth after a flight. The footage is set…
Stunning Glass Sculptures That Combine the Grace of Artistry With the Hard Science of Life
chromosome segments Illinois-based artist Jiyong Lee has created a stunning line of sculptures he calls the segmentation series which combines together the graceful art of…