Reconstruction of the vortex core and flow field from raw 3D data. The rendered data correspond to a three-fold distorted loop (a), a trefoil knot (b) and a pair of linked rings (slightly after the first reconnection event (c). Image courtesy of Dustin Kleckner and William T. M. Irvine/Nature Physics When[...]
The complexity, or lack thereof, on a simian’s face reveals a great deal about its society. Click Here to Read Living World by Tweet
“Striking it Richer,” a paper by Emmanuel Saez (an economist at UC Berkeley) looks at the way that the dividends of the slow US “economic recovery” have been distributed. Saez finds that 121% of the economic gains since 2009 have been captured by the richest 1% of Americans — in other words, despite economic growth,[...]
Fancy putting a bit of the aquatic in your gas tank? Go to California. A new kind of biodiesel, containing 20-percent algae-based fuel, went on sale at gas stations in the San Francisco Bay area last week as part of a one-month pilot program. The fuel emits 10 percent fewer hydrocarbons, 30 percent fewer particulates,[...]
Although the world did not treat them kindly or fairly, some African Americans in Cape May managed to survive the indignities with history-making contributions to the world around them. Among the most famous who brought their cause here, either …See all stories on this topic » Click Here to Read Google Alerts – bizarre by[...]
This highly – caffeinated drink is a dark tea made from the roasted leaves of the Yaupon holly. Click Here to Read LifesLittleMysteries.com by This content has been Digiproved © 2012Some Rights ReservedOriginal content here is published under these license terms: X License Type:Non-commercial, Attribution, no Derivative workLicense Summary:You may copy this content, and re-publish it in unmodified form for non-commercial purposes, provided[...]
Liu Wei, an artist from Beijing, is currently exhibiting a show called “Foreign” at the Almine Rech gallery in Paris. Wei’s art plays with cityscapes, and “Foreign” features cityscapes made from schoolbooks affixed with steel rods and clamps. To the right is Library No.4, above is Library No.6. Almine Rech Gallery – Current (via Neatorama)[...]
by Ben Gilbert on Mar 23rd 2012 9:30AM Double Fine's Tim Schafer was the guest of honor last evening at New York University's Game Center, joining Zynga New York's creative director (and NYU professor) Frank Lantz for an "Inside the Gamer's Studio" …See all stories on this topic » Click Here to Read Google Alerts[...]
A man allegedly murdered his parents based on advice from his psychic. Click Here to Read LifesLittleMysteries.com by This content has been Digiproved © 2012Some Rights ReservedOriginal content here is published under these license terms: X License Type:Non-commercial, Attribution, no Derivative workLicense Summary:You may copy this content, and re-publish it in unmodified form for non-commercial purposes, provided you include an overt attribution to[...]
Much of the food that fills your dinner plate can only be produced with the help of a highly managed insect species: the western honey bee. Many farmers actually rent commercial colonies to unleash on their fields when the crops are in bloom. Such pollination services rake in $ 14 billion a year in the United[...]
Much of the food that fills your dinner plate can only be produced with the help of a highly managed insect species: the western honey bee. Many farmers actually rent commercial colonies to unleash on their fields when the crops are in bloom. Such pollination services rake in $ 14 billion a year in the United[...]
Author: Samuel Marolla Includes three stories: Black Tea, Crocodiles and The Janara. The first two stories were previously published in hard copy (in Italian) in the collection Malarazza (Epix Mondadori, 2009), while the last one, The Janara, was published by the author in 2011 in ebook. This new edition offers a fully revised English version[...]
This 1919 French laxative ad promises that it will set lose a cadre of tiny sewage workers who will personally scour your colon of impacted poop. Butt Pirates Click Here to Read Boing Boing by Cory Doctorow Tweet
Sure, your brain is a wonder. But some cognitive scientists argue that without the help of your body, your brain would be nowhere. Click Here to Read Mind Brain by Tweet
Happy Birthday HPL! Howie Phil was born August 20, 1890 and if he were alive today would be 119 years old! How do you like them apples? This week we talk about The White Ship and how you can never get enough of moonbeam bridges. Check out some sweet 60′s Psychedelic action with the band[...]
Despite being closely related, hovering hummingbirds and gliding swifts evolved markedly different wing shapes and flight characteristics, ruffling the feathers of scientists trying to understand when the birds’ lineages diverged. However a newly identified fossil of the birds’ common ancestor is helping paleontologists piece together the shared past of swifts and hummingbirds. The fossil —[...]
Guess who’s coming to Sarnath? The people of Ib and they’re bringing a gift bag full-O-DOOM! Next week: The Statement of Randolph Carter http://www.hppodcraft.com/podcasts/09_08_27_hppodcraft_ep008.mp3 Click Here to Read The H.P. Lovecraft Literary Podcast by hppodcraft Tweet
SWARKESTONE captain Jamie Guthrie reflected on what he described as a "bizarre" game of cricket as his side stayed second in the Derbyshire Premier League with a six-wicket win over Lullington Park. Lullington, initially bogged down, lost wickets …See all stories on this topic » Click Here to Read Google Alerts – bizarre by Tweet
Ye olde Portland, Oregon, harbors the largest single organism on the planet: A nearly 4 mile wide fungus that descends into the soil as deep as a grave. Reference:http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/oregons-monster-mushroom-is-worlds-biggest-living-thing-710278.html It is kind of old news, but not mentioned much in Lovecraft circles. It appeared about 2400 years ago, when the Buddha was still a young boy. There[...]
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