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Rubber Powered Model Airplanes Take Flight in New ‘Float’ Documentary Trailer
The full trailer for the documentary Float (previously) introduces the world to a niche indoor sport that involves building and flying self-propelled model airplanes. Directed and edited by Phil Kibbe, the film follows two American pilots, Brett Sanborn and Yuan … Continue reading
A powerful way to unleash your natural creativity | Tim Harford
What can we learn from the world’s most enduringly creative people? They “slow-motion multitask,” actively juggling multiple projects and moving between topics as the mood strikes — without feeling hurried. Author Tim Harford shares how innovators like Einstein, Darwin, Twyla … Continue reading
Human Activity Is Eroding Chimpanzee Behaviors and Cultures, New Study Finds – ScienceBlog.com
Human activity is not only causing chimpanzee populations and habitats to decline, it is also quickly killing what scientists call their “behavioral and cultural diversity” — such as their use of tools, communication techniques, hunting, and bathing, according to a new study published … Continue reading
Paper Illustrations and GIFs Explore the Body and Mind in New Work by Eiko Ojala
New Zealand and Estonia-based illustrator Eiko Ojala (previously) creates cut paper illustrations that present shadow and depth through creative layering of colorful pieces of paper. Recently, his editorial illustrations have been focused on the mind and body, like a cut … Continue reading
What is consciousness?
Patient P.S. suffered a stroke that damaged the right side of her brain, leaving her unaware of everything on her left side. If someone threw a ball at her left side, she might duck. But she wouldn’t have awareness of … Continue reading
The Case For Leaving City Rats Alone – Nautilus
A Vancouver rat study is showing us how pest control can backfire. BY BECCA CUDMORE ILLUSTRATION BY JIA SUNG FEBRUARY 14, 2019 Kaylee Byers crouches in a patch of urban blackberries early one morning this June, to check a live trap … Continue reading
Ultrasound gel does amazing things to sound waves
I was curious about the purpose of ultrasound gel. It’s really interesting so I built this wave machine to explain how it affects sound.
Gene editing can now change an entire species — forever
CRISPR gene drives allow scientists to change sequences of DNA and guarantee that the resulting edited genetic trait is inherited by future generations, opening up the possibility of altering entire species forever. More than anything, the technology has led to … Continue reading
Engram : Data Sculpture for Melting Memories
Engram : Data Sculpture, 3+1 AP 6M x 5M, 3MM LED Media Wall, Custom Software From February 7 through March 17, 2018, Pilevneli Gallery presented Refik Anadol’s latest project on the materiality of remembering. Melting Memories offered new insights into … Continue reading
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Imaginative Illustrations of Immune System Cells by Masanobu Ishii – Spoon & Tamago
an illustration of Natural Killer (NK) Cells. NK cells are best known for killing virally infected cells, and detecting and controlling early signs of cancer. Our immune system is essential to our health. It not only fights common ailments like … Continue reading
Sci-Fi Short Film “Einstein-Rosen” presented by DUST
“Einstein-Rosen” by Olga Osorio Summer of 1982. Teo claims he has found a wormhole. His brother Óscar does not believe him… at least not for now. For more about the film/filmmaker: https://vimeo.com/181497382 https://www.facebook.com/EinsteinRose…
