As with most politicians, breathing fire creates a good sideshow
“Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way when you criticize them, you are a mile away from them and you have their shoes.” – – Jack Handey
This image of the sun with a massive detached prominence hovering just above its surface.
Somewhat alarmingly, it looks like a close-up of a tennis ball blowing a smoke ring. But this incredible image is actually of the sun with a massive detached prominence hovering just above its surface. It shows the aftermath of a large solar flare – or prominence – emitted by an erupting sunspot earlier this month. (pics)
Continue reading… “Amateur Astronomer Takes Stunning Photo of a Smoke Ring Emitted by the Sun”
It sets a record for the largest balloon cluster flight, reaching a height of 10,000 feet and floating for about one hour.
In a stunning example of life imitating art, National Geographic just launched, literally, a real life version of the floating house from the movie Up. (Pics)
A stalk of the newfound fungus species Ophiocordyceps camponoti-balzani, grows out of a “zombie” ant’s head in a Brazilian rain forest.
Originally thought to be a single species, called Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, the fungus is actually four distinct species—all of which can “mind control” ants—scientists announced last week. (pics)
Continue reading… “Zombie Ants Controlled by Four New Species of Fungi”
The inside-outside upside-downside car. The most fun you can have on four headrests
“I can stand brute force, but brute reason is quite unbearable. There is something unfair about its use. It is hitting below the intellect.” – – Oscar Wilde
New Orleans Arcology Habitat
Designers in Boston have created a unique Noah’s Ark that can house 40,000 people at a time and is a city in itself, complete with hotels, shops, casinos and schools. (Pics)
Continue reading… “New Orleans Arcology Habitat (NOAH) – Floating U.S. City to Shelter 40,000”
Yes, some flowers are simply magical
“Always go to other people’s funerals, otherwise they won’t come to yours.” – Yogi Berra
Breast milk ice cream served in a martini glass.
When a well-stocked ice cream parlour says they sell every flavor, there are usually limits. But one restaurant in London is selling breast milk ice cream which is being served to customers in a cocktail glass.
Continue reading… “London Ice Cream Parlor Sells Breast Milk Ice Cream”
Mr Sailer records the moment a bullet enters a radish.
This is one photographer who knows what a real photo shoot is. Using a loaded weapon and a home-made camera, Alan Sailer captures the moment a series of everyday items explode on contact with a bullet. (Photos)
Continue reading… “Amazing Photos That Capture the Explosive Power of a Bullet”
EOL maglev train concept
Move over Metro. Introducing the EOL maglev train concept. Magnetic levitation replaces mechanical components to launch this aerodynamic choo-choo to speeds exceeding 480 kilometers per hour; all while you relax or work from the comfort of your personal business class cabin in absolute silence. (Pics)
She had promised him a good time on their wedding night,
but there was no food left. Now what?
“A government that robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul.” – – George Bernard Shaw
The world’s most detailed 3D model of HIV.
We’re always suckers for a good art/science mashup, so perhaps it’s no surprise that we’re feeling pretty good about today’s release of the 2010 International Science and Engineering Visualization Challenge winners. This year’s winning entries included the most detailed 3-D model of the HIV virus ever made (above), a sweeping infographic primer on the many ways fungi impact our lives, and a non-interactive media project that tracked 3,000 pieces of garbage from their origins in Seattle to destinations across the U.S. (Pics)