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A TED-Ed Animation Explaining How Light Teaches Astronomers About the Universe
A video based on a lesson by TED-Ed educator Pete Edwards explains how light teaches astronomers about the Universe. Specifically, Edwards points out that light…
The Nerdwriter Offers An Insightful Analysis of Bong Joon-Ho’s Science Fiction Film ‘Snowpiercer’
In his latest episode of Understanding Art House, Evan Puschak aka The Nerdwriter offers up an incredibly insightful perspective analysis of the science fiction film…
A Delightfully Simple Illustration Series That Celebrates Animal Space Travelers
Budapest-based designer Norbert Mayer has created a delightfully simple illustration series that celebrates various animals that have traveled in space since 1947. More examples of…
Kickstarter Breaks Down the Numbers on the Controversial Potato Salad Crowdfunding Campaign
Kickstarter has posted a blog where they break down the numbers on the controversial potato salad crowdfunding campaign (see previous post) that recently ended. Zack…
St. Mark’s Bookshop in Manhattan Features a Clever Bookcase That Flows Around the Edge of the Store
St. Mark’s Bookshop, an independent bookstore in New York City’s East Village, recently moved into a new retail location that features a dramatic bookcase that…
Luxurious Clutch Bags That Look Like Vintage Cereal Boxes
English designer Anya Hindmarch has released a line of luxury clutch bags that look like vintage cereal boxes. Unlike cereal boxes, the bags are suede-lined…
Push For Pizza, An App That Simplifies the Act of Ordering a Pizza by Pushing a Button
Push For Pizza is an app by “five teenagers and one mature adult” that simplifies the act of ordering a pizza. The app’s process involves…
Navdy, A Head-Up Display That Lets Drivers Use Navigation and Their Phone Without Taking Their Eyes off the Road
Navdy is a head-up display (HUD) that allows drivers to use turn-by-turn navigation, make calls, and use smartphone apps, all without taking their eyes off…
Marvel Studios Releases a Video Looking Back at the First Ten Films From the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Marvel Studios released a spectacular video featuring a look back at the first ten phase one and phase two films from the Marvel Cinematic Universe…
San Francisco Band ‘Here Are The Facts You Requested’ Releases First Album in 7 Years
San Francisco kaleidophonic band Here Are The Facts You Requested have reunited after a 7-year hiatus to record and release “Western Summit“, an album which…