(©BP p.l.c) Before boat deck/After boat deck
Some public relations photos recently released by BP, supposed to show the world that they are actively working on the oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico, were so obviously and poorly Photoshopped that Wired Science put out a call to show them how it’s done right. The call did not go unanswered…
Continue reading… “A New View Of BP Photoshopped Photos”
New evidence has made it more likely that remnants of Martian microbes were transported to Earth in a meteorite, it was revealed recently.
A study by scientists from the American space agency Nasa has found chemical signatures in the rock strongly associated with life.
The discovery strengthens the case for believing that worm-like structures in the meteorite are ‘microfossils’ of ancient Martian bugs.
Sceptics have pointed out that similar-shaped structures could be formed from non-biological processes…
Continue reading… “Fossils of Martian Bugs Found on Meteorite”
Connecting the historical dots
Given away by strange, crop circle-like formations seen from the air, a huge prehistoric ceremonial complex discovered in southern England has taken archaeologists by surprise.
A thousand years older than Stonehenge, the site includes the remains of wooden temples and two massive, 6,000-year-old tombs that are among “Britain’s first architecture,” according to archaeologist Helen Wickstead, leader of the Damerham Archaeology Project.
For such a site to have lain hidden for so long is “completely amazing,” said Wickstead, of Kingston University in London…
Continue reading… “Huge Pre-Stonehenge Complex Found via Faux “Crop Circles””
A whole new view.
The Ergopod 500 is a height adjustable workstation that is ideal for standing, seated or supine work positions.
Programmers, CAD workers, graphic designers or special needs individuals now have the ideal workstation for long hours at the computer.
Continue reading… “The Amazing Ergopod 500”
Macropinna macrostoma (common name “barreleyes”) can rotate its eyes to a vertical position; because its head is transparent, it can then see predators or prey above itself without moving its body! (Pics) Continue reading… “A Fish with a Transparent Head”
The Braille Polaroid Camera deserves appreciation not only for the thought, but also for a very simple and useful design. People love taking and seeing pictures, and there’s absolutely no reason why the visually impaired should be left out of the fun. They may not be able to see things, but they definitely can “feel” them.
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An Uncommon Street View
When Ben Kingsley and Robin Hewlett of Carnegie Mellon University found out that Google Street View is coming to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the duo arranged a more “interesting” view of the street: they staged a marathon, a parade, a mad-scientist laboratory, and even a sword fight!
Continue reading… “The Google Street View Prank”
Wraparound view is the ability to have a 360 degree real-time view of things surrounding you. This system has now come to vehicles which has just been announced by Fujitsu.
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The Nike Hindsight cyclist’s glasses from designer Billy May (we loved his Torn lights before) are designed to do one simple thing: stop cyclists from getting hurt on the roads. At the extended side of each lens is a carefully arranged high-power Fresnel lens that captures the view to the sides of the wearer’s head, and sends it into the peripheral vision.
Continue reading… “Nike’s Hindsight Cyclist’s Glasses”
Bearing a funny Japanese name and a UK origin the Minoru is designed to deliver the Internet experience in 3D.
Continue reading… “Minoru 3D Webcam”
