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Watch An Unusual Ensemble of Insects Take Flight in Extreme Slow Motion

In what’s believed to be the first footage of its kind, a stunningly slow-motion video by Dr. Adrian Smith captures a rare group of insects just as they lift off the ground. The NC State assistant professor utilized a black … Continue reading

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Meet the Voice Behind ‘It’s-a Me, Mario!’

Mario, Wario, Luigi and some Donkey Kong characters from the Nintendo video games are all voiced by actor Charles Martinet. Source: Meet the Voice Behind ‘It’s-a Me, Mario!’

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The Long Slow Flight of the Ashbot

An ash-collecting robot witnesses the collapse of the universe as he slowly drifts beyond outer space. See PART II, “We Were Not Made For This World” here: vimeo.com/112673745 Directed by Colin West McDonald [cwestmcdonald.com, twitter.com/CWestMcDonald] Based on “Long Slow Flight … Continue reading

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Thick Clusters of Wooden Birdhouses by London Fieldworks Sprawl Across Tree Trunks

In London Fieldworks’ delicate creations, architecture meets nature. Its installations feature pine-colored clusters of minuscule wooden forms that appear to grow upon vast tree trunks. Founded by artists Bruce Gilchrist and Jo Joelson, London Fieldworks is a collaborative and multidisciplinary arts practice … Continue reading

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isle of Chair 椅島

On a secluded Island, a chair has fallen down. 在一個與世隔絕的小島上,有一把椅子緩緩倒下。 2560×1080, 6 mins, 2020 _____ Selection, Cartoon Brew, 2020 Selection, Short of the Week, 2020 Selection, Toronto Animation Image Society, 2020 Selection, Linoleum Festival, 2020 Silver Award, Independent Shorts Awards … Continue reading

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Stomp Live – Part 3 – Just clap your hands

 

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In a Celebratory Series, Photographer Toby Coulson Documents the Eccentric Fashions of Designer Oumou Sy | Colossal

When photographer Toby Coulson met iconic Senegalese fashion designer Oumou Sy in Dakar, they decided to photograph some of her most distinctive garments. “The city has an amazing energy especially as the sun goes down. I thought it would be an … Continue reading

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Stone Cut | Aeon

Surreal, audacious, unfinished – the Sagrada Família remains a divine work in progress Towering above the nearby blocks in the Eixample district of Barcelona, the Sagrada Família is unmistakable for its colossal scale and its convention-defying architecture. Looking like a … Continue reading

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What is baking powder, and how is it different from baking soda?

“Baking Powder Wars: The Cutthroat Food Fight that Revolutionized Cooking,” by Dr. Linda Civitello: https://www.press.uillinois.edu/books… Thanks to Dr. Rebecca Regan, formerly of Kansas State University, for scientific consultations.

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Is it possible to play music together over the Internet?

Here’s a seemingly simple question: Can musicians in quarantine play music together over an Internet connection? We’ve migrated birthday parties, happy hours and church services to video calls these days, so couldn’t we do the same with band practice? Across … Continue reading

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