Monthly Archives: August 2021

Sci-Fi Fantasy Short Film: “Flotando” | DUST

A Russian astronaut wakes up after an accident to discover he’s stranded on a space station module, but when a strange visitor arrives he begins to wonder if he’s losing his mind. “Flotando” by Frankie De Leonardis Connect with the … Continue reading

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Why Origami May Be The Secret to Finding Exomoons

[…] New research from the Cool Worlds Lab! Join us to learn about a new technique we’ve developed to search for exomoons – “Transit Origami”. Written and presented by Prof David Kipping of Columbia University […]  

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Dave Grohl Invites Teen Fan on Stage To Play Guitar and She Wows Everyone | My Modern Met

Being on stage with your favorite band is something many music lovers can only dream of, but one teenager named Lauren recently got to make that dream a reality. On August 5, 2021, during a Foo Fighters show at the … Continue reading

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Blip

Blip is a short 2D animation that explores the topic of digital addiction, an issue increasing year by year and especially during the pandemic lockdown. In an exaggerated style, the animation portrays the experience of isolation and distraction many people … Continue reading

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Why Humans Are Supposed to Sleep in Two 4-Hour Phases

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Madrid Is Building an Urban Forest To Combat Climate Change | My Modern Met

This urban forest will include half a million trees spread across 46 miles around the city.   Cities generate about three-quarters of the world’s greenhouse emissions and they take up about two-thirds of the global energy supply. Now, more than … Continue reading

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The Hidden Pattern Behind Earth’s Biggest Disasters

[…] Scientists from New York University and the Carnegie Institution of Science analyzed 89 major geological events from the past 260 million years—everything from mass extinctions to volcanic activity, sea-level fluctuations to continental plate shifts. And far from being totally … Continue reading

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Why Does Rubbing Tired Eyes Feel Good?

It can be a wonderful feeling to give your tired eyes a good rub. And rubbing your eyes can help keep them moist, but it turns out it also can affect your heart rate. Hosted by: Michael Aranda

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Evergreen Architecture: A New Book Explores Buildings That Place Nature at Their Core | Colossal

The construction of sustainable and environmentally friendly structures for residential and commercial purposes is one of the more significant challenges of our time. As the built environment continues to encroach on natural habitats worldwide, architects have begun to alter their … Continue reading

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While You Were Sleeping

Director: Anderson Wright Producer: Vesta Tuckute Director of Photography: Patrick Golan Editor: Matt Schaff Gaffer: Benjamin Carroll Key Grip: Elias Jessop First AC: Derek Wride Production Assistant: John Patrick McKenna Color Correction: The Mill Josh Bohoskey Sound Design: Ballad Gregers … Continue reading

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