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Why the future of a solar powered life isn't here yet
Jun 20, 12:46AM
You'd think that with all the solar farms we've been building up and all those solar panels on people's roofs we would figure out how to use solar power to replace those old smoking power plants of ours. But we can't yet. Because of stupid clouds.
Tim Burton's Bizarre Hansel & Gretel That Disney Only Aired Once
Jun 20, 12:00AM
Before Willy Wonka, before Edward Scissorhands, before The Nightmare Before Christmas, and before Beetlejuice, Tim Burton worked at Disney. That doesn't mean his movies were any less bizarre, though. Case and point: his version of Hansel and Gretel.
Listen to This When You're Having The Worst. Day. Ever.
Jun 19, 11:20PM
Rough day? Long week? You've got a few options, audio-wise. Crank up something high-energy to shake yourself out of it. Throw on something super mellow to ease the tension. Or, if you can't quite find the right tune but need some lyrical comfort, might I recommend spending seven minutes in heaven with Bob Dylan as he reads his "Last Thoughts on Woody Guthrie"?
This is SpaceX's secret sauce to land its reusable Falcon 9 rocket
Jun 19, 11:09PM
See those black fins moving on the surface of this Falcon 9R rocket? That's SpaceX's magic sauce. These steerable surfaces will allow used rocket stages to safely land back on Earth, ready to be refilled and launched again. This on-board video of their new 1-kilometer-high test show how they work.
This Aluminum Car Was Built To Run On Abandoned Railways
Jun 19, 10:04PM
Nearly 5,000 miles of abandoned railways criss-cross the the landscape in Mexico and Ecuador, left dormant for decades after privatization of the national system suspended passenger service in 1995. Two Guadalajara-born artists wanted to travel the paths of these "modern ruins," so together they designed what just might be the coolest hybrid of all time.
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Jun 19, 9:43PM
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A Scratch-Off Globe Helps Keep Track of Your Country Hopping
Jun 19, 9:40PM
If you've got more air miles saved up than money in the bank, here's a clever way to keep track of every single country you've visited on your global travels. Basic origami skills are all that's needed to assemble this 3D cardboard globe featuring a gold foil outer layer that can be scratched off revealing the nations you've visited.
These Tiny Robots Are Designed To 3D Print Whole Buildings
Jun 19, 9:20PM
By now, large-scale 3D printing has been around for a few years. (Crazy, right?) But there's always been one big problem with existing technology: The printers need to be larger than the structures themselves. That's a problem that a team of researchers say they can solve with swarms of tiny robots.
Typographic Building Blocks Teach Your Kids the Dangers of Papyrus
Jun 19, 9:00PM
Many parents dream of their children growing up to be successful doctors, lucrative athletes, or award-winning performers. But if graphic designer or InDesign-savant are goals you've set for your kids, these beautiful font-themed Typeblocks will put them on the right path.
This video explains why everything is going to hell in Iraq right now
Jun 19, 8:58PM
It seems that, after hundreds of thousands of deaths, Iraq is in a worse state than before the 2003 invasion? How the hell did this happen? Who are these crazy ISIS killers terrorizing everyone and taking over the country? You'll understand it all after watching this easy-to-follow video explainer.
The Man Who Gave "Yo" $200,000
Jun 19, 8:44PM
This week, a group of otherwise mentally sound adults agreed to go fucking insane all at once. The object of their manic episode was Yo, an app that sends the word "Yo" to other people with the app installed. It's garnered over a million real dollars from investors. I talked to the one in charge.
Write Way Outside the Lines With This Trippy Ruled Notebook
Jun 19, 8:40PM
Most ruled journals out there are printed with lines that run from left to right, straight across the page. Pretty standard. Very straightforward. Somewhat sober. Then there's this Inspiration Pad, a composition book on an acid trip. Lines akimbo. This thing is high as hell.
Quantum Computers Are Still No Faster Than Your Average PC
Jun 19, 8:00PM
The D-Wave 2 is a much-hyped quantum computer, but, as scientists now report, it's not actually any faster than a regular old PC. Wait, didn't we say it was 3,600 times faster just a few months ago? Yes, and both are right. Whether one computer is faster than another is actually a mighty complicated question.
Leica T Review: A Camera Should Not Be a Luxury Object
Jun 19, 7:46PM
When Leica, the German company synonymous with design and quality, announces a new camera, people pay attention. The announcement of the Leica T, its new mirrorless camera system, was no exception. But when you're paying this kind of money, substance should be right there with style.
This Flyover Shows What Apple's New HQ Will Look Like From the Air
Jun 19, 7:42PM
We have a pretty good idea of what Apple's forthcoming headquarters might look like, thanks to all the glimmering renderings . But the 3D visualization company Technology Integration Services Inc. just published a video of what the office will look like as you're flying over it—and it's even cooler in motion.
Photos of L.A.'s Most Famous Streets When They Were Dirt Roads
Jun 19, 7:30PM
Like some of the very people who drive on them, a few Los Angeles streets have achieved the height of fame. Sunset Boulevard lent its evocative name to Billy Wilder's classic film noir. Pasadena's Colorado Boulevard appears on millions of television screens each New Year's Day as the route of the Rose Parade. And to many around the world, Pacific Coast Highway instantly conjures up images of surfers, convertibles, and movie stars. (In L.A., we're more likely to think of traffic, wildfires, and landslides.)
Report: A 2.5-Inch Display Apple Smartwatch Is Coming Soon
Jun 19, 7:19PM
If rumors are to be believed, Apple's entry into the smartwatch world is coming soon: Reuters says production will start in July, with an expected launch date sometime in October. And it's going to be (literally) big.
Earthquake Early Warning Systems Save Lives. So Why Don't We Have One?
Jun 19, 7:00PM
Here's something you might not know about the 6.4 earthquake epicentered near the Pacific Coast of Mexico on May 8: By the time it hit Mexico City, 170 miles away, people there already knew it was coming. They were ready—thanks to their advanced warning system. So why doesn't the U.S. have one?
Garmin's Approach S6 Is Like Wearing a Golf Coach On Your Wrist
Jun 19, 6:42PM
Slowly but steadily, Garmin has been updating its golf-specific Approach watches every year, taking them from a simple method of finding your way around a course to serving as a personal assistant while you're away from work. Now, the new S6 can even help you improve your swing and your handicap.
The Story Behind the Universal Icons That Came Long Before Emoji
Jun 19, 6:20PM
Before the twin girls dancing, the smiling moon, the steaming pile of poo, there was a whole other visual language we used to help guide us through the world. Before emoji, there was isotype, the influential pictorial language invented in the 1920s. And it continues to influence our lives today.
Yo Review: Yo
Jun 19, 6:00PM
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The Sub That Took Russia 20 Years to Build Is Finally Ready
Jun 19, 5:42PM
After more than two decades in development, Russia has finally inducted its newest submarine into the Northern Fleet—a massive nuclear-powered submarine hunter christened the Severodvinsk. Better late than never, I guess.
Six jets fly in formation while another does barrel rolls around them
Jun 19, 5:38PM
Photographer Sherilal Mohanan captured this spectacular image of the United Arab Emirates' Al Fursan national air display team performing for Abu Dhabi, flying Italian-built Aermacchi MB-339NAT jets. Beautiful shot.
When Radio In Every Room Was the Dream of the Future
Jun 19, 5:30PM
In 1939 Radio-Craft magazine wrote a series of articles promising that they would build a home of the future in Teaneck, New Jersey. What fantastical, futuristic technology would they show off? Robot servants, newspapers printed by radiowaves, and glowing walls ? Sadly, no. The tech of tomorrow in this house was old-fashioned radio — but with a sexy new spin: It would be in every room!
Can Your Multi-Tool Keep Your Pants Up?
Jun 19, 5:20PM
Gerbers, Leathermans, and even the classic Swiss Army Knife boast a long list of implements and functionality, but can any of them claim to also keep your pants from falling? Not like the Kool Tool from Bison Designs can.
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