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A Morphing Fractal Vise Pivots to Grasp Irregular Shapes for Engraving

Nebraska-based artist Steve Lindsay is equally interested in engraving metals and other surfaces as he is in the tools needed to etch with exacting precision. He’s spent the last six years toying with this vise design, which in its latest … Continue reading

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The Biggest Myth In Education

You are not a visual learner — learning styles are a stubborn myth. Part of this video is sponsored by Google Search. Special thanks to Prof. Daniel Willingham for the interview and being part of this video. Special thanks to … Continue reading

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Digital twins offer “a very powerful way of developing our cities” say experts | Dezeen

Amy Frearson Buildmedia has created a digital twin of Wellington, New Zealand Digital twins are starting to transform the way that cities are designed and managed, according to experts. The technology, which involves creating a digital clone of a real-world … Continue reading

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The Petite Market Makes it Easier for Farmers to Run Unmanned Produce Stands | Spoon & Tamago

JUNE 28, 2021 / JOHNNY all photos by Akihiro Yoshida Exploring the Japanese countryside, and even suburban areas of major cities, you might come across produce stands stocked with fruits, vegetables and fresh-cut flowers. With a price list and just … Continue reading

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Why SpaceX Is Starting Its Own City

SpaceX’s facility in Boca Chica has grown a lot in the last couple of years. But if they want to attract the brightest minds to come and work there, they need to turn Boca Chica into a thriving city. This … Continue reading

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Why American Education is Broken

Everyone agrees that American education leaves much to be desired. American students consistently report lower test scores than their peers in countries like China, Finland, and Vietnam. But why? Are American students just dumb? Are our teachers too lazy or … Continue reading

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Michel Laberge: How synchronized hammer strikes could generate nuclear fusion

Our energy future depends on nuclear fusion, says Michel Laberge. The plasma physicist runs a small company with a big idea for a new type of nuclear reactor that could produce clean, cheap energy. His secret recipe? High speeds, scorching … Continue reading

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99% Of People Don’t Know This Math Secret

This little trick makes math calculations much easier. Sources/references (March 2019) https://twitter.com/stephens_ben/stat… https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/hea… https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-n… http://www.ravimohanmishra.com/2014/0… Updated reference June 2021 Pink Pencil Math did a video on TikTok which has over 18 million views. Definitely watch it! https://www.popsugar.com/smart-living… https://www.tiktok.com/@pinkpencilmat…

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Keiji Ashizawa Crafts Lamp Shade from Disposable Wooden Chopsticks

Disposable chopsticks are clean, fast and cheap, but the environmental pollution caused by them is also a major problem. Japanese designer Keiji Ashizawa is taking that problem and reorienting it in a way that frames the issue not as waste … Continue reading

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Observation Tower Design Anchors Two Tectonic Plates in Iceland | My Modern Met

In these plans, a set of monumental towers are connected via a bridge and cross a fissure in North Iceland. Design studio 00group has released imagery of an ambitious new landmark for Iceland. Known as Anchor of the Plates, the … Continue reading

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