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An Introductory Explanation to the Concept of Spacetime
In the latest episode of PBS Space Time, host Gabe Perez-Giz gives an introductory explanation to the concept of spacetime. Perez-Giz uses simple terms and examples as…
Even More Minimalist Movie Poster Designs Consisting Only of Colors and Circles
Sydney, Australia-based artist Nicholas Barclay (previously) is back with a new series of minimalist movie poster designs that consist only of colors and circles. Prints…
Google Maps Features a Giant Android Peeing on an Apple Logo in Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Google Maps user Ahmad Babar was searching the service for locations in Rawalpindi, Pakistan when he found the rather surprising image of Google’s Android mascot apparently urinating…
NailO, A Customizable Thumbnail Trackpad for Interacting With Digital Devices
NailO is a small, customizable trackpad that is worn on the thumbnail and can be used to interact with a wide range of digital devices…
‘Reactions’ Explores Whether a ‘Game of Thrones’ Valyrian Steel Sword Could Be Made With Real Chemistry
Waterloo, Ontario-based chemistry enthusiast and material scientist Ryan Consell of Mad Art Lab starred in a recent episode of the American Chemical Society series Reactions…
Gorgeous Layered Glass Sculptures Arranged in Spiraling Forms
Thin sheets of glass are arranged in gorgeous spiraling forms in the wondrous glass sculptures of Japanese artist Niyoko Ikuta. Ikuta crafts the layered forms…
A Climactic Duel Between a Flamethrower and a Fire Hose
A firefighter armed with a fire hose faces off against a flamethrower, depicting a climactic duel between fire and water.
click drag click, A Simple Web-Based Tool for Creating Distorted Animated GIFs
click drag click is a simple web-based GIF art tool that lets users manipulate and distort animated GIFs. The tool was created by artist Vince…
A Fascinating Montage of Early Film Footage of London
Yestervid has compiled a fascinating montage of very early film footage of London. The montage includes footage recorded in the 1890s by pioneer filmmakers Auguste…
A Time-Lapse of JR Creating a Large-Scale Mural in Manhattan for The New York Times Magazine
Artist JR creates a large-scale mural in Manhattan in this time-lapse posted earlier today by The New York Times. The 150-foot-tall mural, which depicts New…