The idea behind Smart Bricks is that giant Lego-like blocks could be used to build houses, building, and bridges. Video below. (via Smithsonian)
Smart Bricks: Giant Lego-like blocks for buildings
Why is New York City replete with scaffolding?
New York City is my favorite collection of ironies. The city is renowned for its culture and sophistication, , but locals think Breakfast at Tiffany's is an invitation. Despite the world's largest subway system, traffic perpetually clogs Manhattan's streets. New York is also known for its stunning architecture, but hideous mountains of scaffolding obscure every other building.… READ THE REST
Astronaut blood and piss are key ingredients in new cosmic concrete for construction in outer space
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Man found more than 150 bowling balls hidden in his home
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Got a home repair project? This HD endoscope camera can give you a closer look
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With Buildix Pro, you don't have to be a pro developer to make a killer website
Whether you have your own cookie business or run a celebrity gossip blog, having an unimpressive landing page can really slow things down. Sure, hiring a professional developer to create a website would be awesome, but their rates can be pretty steep, and that's not something you want to budget for these days. Just because… READ THE REST
Send untouched files and useless apps to the dump with this app for Macs
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