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Ted-Ed Animation Explains How the Human Heart Works
In the latest Ted-Ed animated short, educator Edmond Hui teams up with animator Anton Bogaty to explain the often misunderstood inner-workings of the human heart.…
Music Video for ‘See’ by Tycho Mixes Psychedelic Imagery and Innovative Filming Techniques
Directed by San Francisco designer Bradley “GMUNK” Munkowitz, the video for “See” by ambient musician Tycho follows a woman’s journey through parallel universes after awakening…
Solar Roadways, A Modular Paving System Comprised of Solar Panels
Solar Roadways is a modular paving system made out of solar panels by Julie and Scott Brusaw. The panels consist of incredibly tough and textured…
Melter 3-D, A Mesmerizing Animated Sculpture of a Melting Metallic Sphere
“Melter 3-D” is a mesmerizing metallic sphere that appears to be melting in an infinite loop. It may look like a work of CG trickery,…
Community Weblog MetaFilter Now Raising Funds to Support Its Continued Operation
Community weblog MetaFilter is now raising funds to support its continued operation after poor revenue from online ads caused founder Matt Haughey to lay off…
Elio, A Three-Wheeled Vehicle That Gets 84 Miles to the Gallon
The Elio is a three-wheeled, gas-powered vehicle by Elio Motors that’s designed to get 84 miles to the gallon on the highway. The vehicle features…
Sand Noise Device, An Interactive Electronic Instrument That Is Controlled Using a Sandbox
Sand Noise Device is an electronic instrument that users operate by moving sand and sensors around in a sandbox. The device uses a Kinect motion…
NY Train Project, An Online Gallery That Pays Tribute to All of the Subway Stations in New York City
Adam Chang, a freelance art director/designer, has created the “NY Train Project” a wonderful online historical gallery that pays tribute to the varying mosaics and…
Wordless Impressions of 21 Famous Celebrities and Movie Characters by RED 6
In this video, internet comedian RED 6 does wordless impressions of 21 different famous celebrities and movie characters in 30 seconds. He impersonates Arnold Schwarzenegger,…
The Washington Ballet’s Hardest Dance Moves
The Washington Ballet dancers demonstrate their most difficult dance moves, from “the butterfly” to “the Cheshire Cat lift”. The slow motion sequences in this video…