Monthly Archives: May 2011
Waterspouts
Really impressive video of a waterspout filmed off the coast of New South Wales in Australia. They’re incredible! I didn’t even know they existed before I saw this, but it makes sense when you think about it, as tornadoes can … Continue reading
Rollin’ Justin robot plays catch & makes coffee
Humans are becoming more like robots thanks to bionics. Conversely, advances in robotics are resulting in robots being able to perform human-like functions. Rollin’ Justin is one of the latest of such robots, created by the DLR Institute of Robotics … Continue reading
Bonobo – Transmission 94 (Parts 1 & 2)
Bonobo – Transmission 94 (Parts 1 & 2). Website, MySpace, Wiki.
Newsnight “Bionic Arm” Report
Remarkable Newsnight report talking about the advances in bionics, focusing on bionic hands. It follows ‘Milo’ and his desire to get a bionic hand, and shows us Patrick, the 24 year old who, last year, was the first person to … Continue reading
Rob Paravonian – Pachelbel Rant
Following on from yesterday’s beautiful Pachelbel’s Canon in D Major, Rob Paravonian’s Pachelbel Rant shows a different side to this amazing piece. Listen, laugh, and enjoy. Onwards!
Johann Pachelbel – Canon in D Major
Johann Pachelbel – Canon in D Major. This is my favourite classical piece of all time. I absolutely adore it. So perfectly done, from the first few quiet notes to the rousing finale, it’s utterly beautiful.
Grimsvotn Volcano
Grimsvotn volcano, in Iceland, erupted recently, and there are some stunning, not to mention terrifying, pictures available. Some of the most evocative can be seen here, and they are truly impressive. Image 4 (similar to the one shown here) is … Continue reading
Big explosion!
What happens when a large comet collides with the Sun? Big explosion!! NASA has posted a video, along with an explanation, of a comet colliding with the Sun. It’s really quite an impressive and violent display of power! Although, as … Continue reading
Shaun of the Dead, Scott Pilgrim Style
Awesome 60-second video of Shaun of the Dead done in the style of the Scott Pilgrim comics, with a couple of nods to Hot Fuzz and Spaced. Edgar Wright is perhaps my favourite director, and I love all of his … Continue reading
How To Turn A Sphere Inside Out
Absolutely fascinating and ever-so-slightly mind-boggling video of how to turn a sphere inside out. They do an excellent job of explaining what’s going on, and yet, when I see the whole illusion, it still makes my brain go ‘bwah?’. Definitely … Continue reading
