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What Is Curation?, Video Features Curators’ Thoughts On Their Roles
Percolate gathered several online curators for What Is Curation?, a first in a series video that explains “the shifts we’re seeing in the world of…
Incredibly Colorful Hand-Cut Paper Sculptures by Jen Stark
Artist Jen Stark creates stunningly colorful and elaborate hand-cut paper sculptures.
The Evolution of the Moon by NASA
The NASA Goddard Scientific Visualization Studio has created this wonderful short video on the evolution of the moon. The video was created using data from…
Everything.me, A New Mobile Search App From The Everything Project
Everything.me is a new browser-based mobile search app in open beta from The Everything Project, a start-up founded by entrepreneurs Ami Ben-David, Rami Kasterstein and…
Espresso Book Machine, An On Demand Paperback Book Printer
The Espresso Book Machine is an on demand printer that can create a paperback book in as little as four minutes (video). The machine can…
The Corkscrew, A Giant Hand-Cranked Wine Uncorking Machine
“The Corkscrew” by British designer Rob Higgs is a 770 pound hand-cranked machine that over the course of two minutes uncorks a wine bottle and…
Ben & Jerry’s Apple-y Ever After Ice Cream Made to Raise Same Sex Marriage Equality Awareness
Ben & Jerry’s UK symbolically renamed their apple pie-flavored ice cream Apple-y Ever After in order “to raise awareness about the importance of marriage equality.”…
Japanese Emergency Hand-Crank Vending Machine
Japanese manufacturer Sanden has designed a vending machine that can be operated during a power outage thanks to an integrated hand-crank generator. The machine requires…
Dueling Banjos on Musical Tesla Coils
Two Tesla coils perform a rousing rendition of “Dueling Banjos” in this 2010 video by FONentertainment. Be sure to watch past the one minute mark…
Tron-Style Light Dance Performance by Wrecking Crew Orchestra
Japanese dance group Wrecking Crew Orchestra performs in electroluminescent suits for a distinctly Tron-like effect. See them at work in this five minute live…