Pavegen

We have seen many different "green" solutions for energy production. This is a new one, creating energy from simple footsteps. It seems that we are making progress...

The Scale of the Universe

How big is a strange quark, compared to the Rotten Egg Nebula? How big is the total human weight, compared to the sun?These are questions you may never have asked — indeed, their answers are perhaps of dubious value — but I bet you’re still curious… The Scale of the Universe is a mind-blowing flash site that can travel you from the scale of a string to the scale of tha known universe... You should definately check this out...

The scale of the universe

via amazingstuff.co.uk

Brusspup

Brusspup is a youtube channel with really interesting videos about optical illusions and science. Take a look at some stunning illusions and cool experiments. You will be amazed.
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Ferrofluids

Ferrofluids are colloidal liquids made of nanoscale ferromagnetic, or ferrimagnetic, particles suspended in a carrier fluid (usually an organic solvent or water). 

Ok, it's a liquid that can be controled with magnets...

Saphon Energy

Saphon has changed the way of thinking about using wind to produce electricity. They use sails instead of turbines, that move in a 3D direction in order to be more effective. Could this be the future of wind power?

Unreal Candy

Candy unjunked. Could it taste better? It sure is healthier, too.

A World From Paper

Art is inspiration. It's the only tool you need, almost nothing else. A good example of this is Peter Callesen, an artist from denmark who only uses pieces of paper to create beautiful things. Most of his work is made only from A4 sheets of paper. 

A4 papercuts:




























Large scale pappercuts:















More at http://www.petercallesen.com/home/

Coolest Bridge Ever!

Some people are searching new type of bridges to cross river Seine. This is a conceptual trampoline bridge designed by Atelier Zündel Cristea. It consists of tubular inflatable walls with a series of giant trampolines strung between them so you can jump your way across the river.  The bridge is set to be located strategically in relation to the Eiffel Tower, so as to provide users with a unique view of the city. 

Seriously now. Make it happen!

Coolest Space Invaders Machine Ever!

Filthy Lucker has made on of the largest and coolest interactive artworks in Britain. Using street materials, like road barriers, cones etc, combined with LED lights and good programming he managed to create a 17 meters high video game, leaving his mark on Manchester's Town Hall. When the sun goes does, the game begins, with the public pressing giant buttons to destroy the invaders. Take a look:

Interesting Toilet Roll Usage

Who could have thought that? Since his childhood, Junior Fritz Jacquet used to experiment with paper, trying different techniques of folding and crumpling to create new art forms. From his many different artworks, using toilet rolls to make face sculptures is definately one of the most fascinating.














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Biggest Bubbles Ever!

What kind of sorcery is this? Look at these amazing bubbles made by Bubble-smith Sterling Johnson on Stinson Beach, California. Childhood all over again...