Koshik the Elephant Learns to Imitate Korean Speech
In the journal Current Biology, (Dr. Angela) Stoeger et al. are reporting that a young male Asian elephant named Koshik has the ability to…
Scientists Revive 1878 Sound Recording from Edison Phonograph
This summer scientists at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory resurrected a 134 year old sound recording from Thomas Edison’s first model of phonograph (video). The recording,…
From Japan with Love (And Dashi), A Whirlwind Video Tour of Japan
From Japan with Love (And Dashi) is a fast-paced three minute video tour of the food and sights of Japan as recorded by Daniel Klein…
Zombie Audrey Hepburn, Custom Made Halloween Costume
Kalgoorlie, Australia native Kiana Jones (aka “Freakmo“) created an amazingly detailed Zombie Audrey Hepburn (an actress who was both a film and fashion icon) Halloween…
Sony’s Massive Typographic Music Timeline
Designed by Alex Fowkes, the Sony Music Timeline is a massive typographic installation that celebrates Sony’s 125 year musical history. It features nearly 1000 artist…
Classic Sci-Fi Magazine OMNI Now Available on Internet Archive
The classic science & sci-fi magazine OMNI is now available on the Internet Archive. OMNI was co-founded by Kathy Keeton and Penthouse publisher Bob Guccione…
20th Century American Authors Art Show
Burn & Destroy by Chris Piascik The 20th Century American Authors Art Show is a (mostly) online exhibit by Boston-based Super Precious Art Gallery that…
Cats Chasing Lasers Dramatically, Caught With a GoPro
“Cats love chasing lasers. The GoPro gets you in the action. When you combine the two you get something like this.” TTCdirecktor captured cool footage…
I Am Sinistar
The Williams acrcade game Sinistar scared the crap of kids when it came out in 1982. I’m still running! I am Sinistar! Beware, I live!…
iRock, Power Generating Rocking Chair That Charges Apple Devices
iRock is a power generating rocking chair that charges Apple devices. The chair’s rocking motion is harnessed by gears that in turn wind a generator.…