Timo writes, "Once again, 'tis the season to be sciencey as the Digital Science Team release their Christmas video – The Christmas Collider! The video includes a cameo from Robin Ince, a 3D printer, an "I Love Science" polar bear, plus lots of snow: 'A mysterious, yet strangely familiar visitor turns up at the Digital Science offices in London and deposits a package on one of the desks. Inside the box – an instruction manual explaining how you can build a working particle collider solely from seasonal decorations, and discover the secrets of quantum mechanics from the comforts of your very own home of office.'"
Digital Science's adorable, sciencey video Xmas card
Can this robotic exoskeleton help pianists break their training ceiling?
Anyone who has played a sport or musical instrument has experienced the dreaded plateau, or "ceiling effect," when they cannot progress further. A study published in Science Robotics has found… READ THE REST
Microwaving grapes not just a party trick
Putting two grapes, or a single grape almost cut in half, in a microwave creates a spectacular show. The electromagnetic field in the middle makes a burst of fiery plasma.… READ THE REST
What happens if you fall into a wormhole? A freaky simulation of space distortion
This freaky and cool simulation shows what it might be like to fall into a wormhole, if you could hypothetically stay alive to witness what it looks like. In the… READ THE REST
Goodbye TikTok, hello brainscrolling
TL;DR: Stop wasting time scrolling and start learning—Pearls Premium gives you lifetime access to bite-sized, 15-minute summaries of bestsellers for just $29.99. TikTok might get banned, and while it may feel… READ THE REST
Find the perfect color match every time with this handy dandy sensor
TL;DR: Match any color like a pro with the Nix Mini 3 — the go-to gadget for $69.97 until February 9. Ever stared at a wall and wondered, What shade of blue… READ THE REST
Who needs daylight? This night-vision device has you covered
TL;DR: Explore the night with this compact night-vision device — on sale for $99.99 (reg. $159) for a limited time. The night is full of wonders — if you can actually see them.… READ THE REST
