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Dita Von Teese Models Intricate 3D-Printed Gown
Designer Michael Schmidt and architect Francis Bitoni designed a fully articulated, 3D-printed gown that was modeled by burlesque dancer Dita Von Teese at the Ace…
Astronaut Chris Hadfield Explains How Food Tastes in Space
Astronaut Chris Hadfield, who has spoken to William Shatner and recorded a song with the Barenaked Ladies from his post at the International Space Station, talks…
Seven on Seven 2013, A Conference Connecting Art & Technology
Seven on Seven, a conference that connects the art and technology worlds, takes place April 20, 2013 at The New School’s Tishman Auditorium in New…
Cute Ring Adorned with Bunny Ears
Canada-based jewelry designer Setsuko of Every Bear Jewel has created a playful line of ‘earred’ sterling silver rings including this amethyst-filled Bunny Ring. Recently, Setsuko…
Greek God Poseidon Engaged in an Illustrated ‘Kraken Battle’
“Kraken Battle” is an illustration by Nashville-based graphic designer and artist Derrick Castle (Straw Castle“) that portrays the Greek god Poseidon fighting a giant kraken.…
Automatic, An App to Monitor Your Driving Habits and Your Car’s Health
Automatic is an app that tracks, analyzes, and encourages users to improve their driving habits. After the Automatic Link is plugged into a car’s data…
Piano-Playing Fan Asks Billy Joel to Perform Together, Joel Obliges
During a recent performance at Vanderbilt University, freshman and pianist Michael Pollack asked Billy Joel if he could accompany him on stage to perform…
Lone ‘Miracle Pine’ That Survived Tohoku Earthquake & Tsunami Recreated as Permanent Monument
When the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami struck Japan on March 11, 2011, an entire forest in the Iwate Prefecture was obliterated by the tsunami. Of…
Things I Like When I’m Depressed by ADHD
“Watching the Fraggle Rock intro never gets old…” “Things I Like When I’m Depressed” is an animated musical short by Fox’s Animation Domination High-Def (ADHD)…
How to Choose Where to Sit
Designer Alex Cornell helps you figure out how to choose the best seat, or at least “how not to get stuck next to someone that…