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Here's how the wheels of the supersonic car are made
Jul 16, 2:48AM
When you're trying to build the fastest car in human history, like the guys making the Bloodhound SSC, you have to make wheels that basically re-invent the wheel. To reach 1000mph and go supersonic, the wheels have to weigh over 230 pounds, nearly 3 feet wide and spin four times faster than a F1 car.
These giant pipes help keep an entire city safe
Jul 16, 1:19AM
You may think this is some real life level of Mario Bros. or that it's an organ pipe made for a robot giant but it's actually one of the pump stations that keep beautiful New Orleans safe from flooding. It sucks in water from one side and spits it out on the other.
Sling's New Slingbox Is Better (and Cheaper) Than Ever
Jul 16, 1:00AM
After nearly two years, Slingbox has just announced its newest boxes, and a brand new look. Welcome to SlingTV.
Watch La Jetée, the Incredible Experiment That Inspired 12 Monkeys
Jul 16, 12:00AM
Syfy's forthcoming 12 Monkeys TV show is actually more than 50 years in the making. If you read the previews, you'll know that the show is based on the 1995 Terry Gilliam flick starring Bruce Willis. What you might not know is that that the Gilliam movie is based on a much older, much weirder short film by French director Chris Marker.
Futurama in 3D is absolutely stunning
Jul 15, 11:46PM
Whoa. Artist Alexy Zakharov re-imagined the world of Futurama in 3D and transformed the cartoon into a complete stunner. It makes me want to watch a movie version of Futurama set in this world right now. Hell, it makes me want to cryogenically freeze myself so I can live in this world when I wake up.
The World's Most Terrifying Pool Can Simulate Any Wave
Jul 15, 11:02PM
Definitely not coming to water park near you is a FloWave, a state-of-the-art wave pool that whips water around, simulating waves as tall 90-feet tall buildings and currents at 20 feet per second. FloWave is a real ocean simulator, you see, and its job is to prepare our infrastructure for the violent battering of the seas.
What Scratched Records Look Like Through a Microscope
Jul 15, 11:00PM
Everybody knows the sound of a scratched record. But have you ever wondered what that maddening little blemish looks like up close? Well, you're in luck, because Zammuto's music video for "Great Equator" featuring scratched records was filmed entirely with a microscope. And it's more interesting than you might think.
Scientists Engineered Mutant Worms That Can't Get Drunk
Jul 15, 10:51PM
A team of researchers in Texas recently did something extraordinary. They made a genetic tweak to worms' brains that made it impossible for them to get drunk. More specifically, the scientists modified the worms' genes so that a molecular channel that binds alcohol to their brains would no longer work. And humans have a similar molecular channel.
Spooky underwater photos reveal Nazi submarine off the coast of Texas
Jul 15, 9:11PM
Robert S. Ballard and his team of ocean explorers have taken new crystal-clear photos of a Nazi submarine in the Gulf of Mexico, right off the Texas' shoreline: U-166 was one of the many Kriegsmarine U-boats that swam like sharks waiting for prey around the United States' coast. Admire it in all its decrepit glory—in high resolution.
An Under-Desk Hammock For Your Feet Is the Best Office Upgrade
Jul 15, 9:10PM
Laying in a hammock while wrangling a simple book is often a challenge, which explains why hammocks replacing desks in offices never caught on. Here's a nice compromise, though: A compact hammock for your feet that hangs under your desk and raises or lowers to put you in a working or slacking mood as needed.
The 10 Best Things About Building A New Gaming PC
Jul 15, 9:00PM
Building a gaming PC can be time-consuming and stressful. There are a thousand things that could go wrong, and any one of them could wind up costing hundreds of dollars. And yet we do it anyway. Why? Because building PCs is totally awesome.
Apple and IBM Will Make It Easier For Your iPhone to Be Your Work Phone
Jul 15, 8:53PM
Apple and IBM have just announced an unprecedented partnership to bring the iPhone to enterprise customers. In other words, you're actually going to be able to use your iPhone for work.
All About Big Hero 6, Disney's First Marvel Superhero Movie
Jul 15, 8:37PM
The first full trailer for Disney's upcoming superhero movie, Big Hero 6, came out today . If you're like me, it raised all sorts of questions. Questions like "What is this?" Here's a rundown of the basics so you can be a Big Hero 6-pert when it comes out in theaters November 7.
See How the First Moon Photos Are Being Recovered In an Old McDonald's
Jul 15, 8:27PM
Earlier this year, the internet was collectively tickled at the reports of how NASA was conducting the recovery of some of the first photos of the moon inside an abandoned McDonald's . This new video takes a closer look at how this surreal research lab came to be.
The Plan to Store Wind Energy In Giant Underwater Air Bubbles
Jul 15, 8:02PM
Weather is annoyingly fickle, and so is the wind. If massive offshore wind farms are going to become reality, we need better ways to store the extra energy from windy days for the windless ones. One a bizarre-sounding idea floating around: giant balloons of compressed air stored deep underwater.
Extraordinary photos capture the true spirit of New York City at night
Jul 15, 7:30PM
French artist and photographer Franck Bohbot has the ability to make New York City look even more cinematic than it normally does by manipulating color very carefully. According to him, he plays with melancholic light and hues to create an "enigmatic atmosphere with a documentary-style approach."
Why Potholes Happen (And How to Get Them Fixed)
Jul 15, 7:30PM
They're the bane of modern interstates and countryside roads alike: Potholes cost American drivers nearly $6.5 billion dollars in flat tires, blown shocks, and cracked rims in 2013, according to AAA. Save your car this beating by learning to recognize the early warning signs of developing potholes and how to get them fixed before they turn into sinkholes.
Nike's New Baseball Glove Comes Already Broken In
Jul 15, 7:11PM
Nike's new Vapor 360 fielding glove is specially designed to be used "straight out of the box," according to Nike. Forget stashing it under your mattress for weeks until the leather loosens up—this glove is broken in from day one.
Shame Bathroom Slobs That Don't Wash Their Hands With This DIY Alarm
Jul 15, 7:01PM
Here's the deal: If you use a public bathroom for any reason, you need to wash your hands before you leave. Don't try and debate it, don't get defensive, just do it, or else you might be publicly shamed by this DIY alarm that lets everyone know your hands are probably a cesspool of disgusting.
I can't wait to see this awesome Chinese animation movie
Jul 15, 7:00PM
Behold the spectacular trailer for Master Jiang and the Six Kingdoms, a new Chinese animation feature that feels like a wild magic mix between Seven Samurai, Ran, and Lord of the Rings through a Studio Ghibli lenses. It looks amazing and, the cel animation was done by just two animators: Li Wei and Pei Fei.
Be Prepared: Can You Pass The Boy Scout Swimming Merit Badge Test?
Jul 15, 6:51PM
As adults, we're better equipped with basic skills than a bunch of Boy Scouts, right? Prove it, could you pass the test to get a Swimming Merit Badge?
FCC Extends Net Neutrality Comment Deadline After Responses Crashed It
Jul 15, 6:45PM
After an overwhelming surge in traffic the past few days that essentially crippled the FCC's comment page, the Commission has decided to extend its deadline . Meaning you now have until Friday, July 18 to post your initial remarks—if you can get the site to work, that is.
6 Great Shots From The World Cup
Jul 15, 6:00PM
Germany went blitzkrieg on the entire UN of soccer and took the 2014 World Cup. Here are your views of the festivities—ranging from your quiet kitchens to Brazil's insane parties.
5 Quick Ways To Free Up Space In Your Gmail Account
Jul 15, 5:49PM
Google has boosted Gmail storage space by a factor of 15 since it debuted in 2004, but power users may still find themselves bumping up against the limit (and you now have to share it with Drive and Google+ Photos too). Here are some quick, easy tips for clearing out a significant amount of room in your Gmail account.
The World's Largest Floating Prison Is In NYC
Jul 15, 5:36PM
Docked off the Bronx in Long Island Sound, the Vernon C. Bain Correctional Center prison barge is recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest operational prison ship in the world. Yet many New Yorkers might be surprised to find out it exists.
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