One of the smartest, most interesting people I ever knew once told me about a time when he got really interested in the problem of calculating the orbits of the planets based on the idea tha the Earth was stationary and everything was moving relative to it (this being one of the corollaries of the idea of a relativistic universe); I immediately thought of that project when I saw Aryeh Nirenberg's timelapse of the Milky Way where the sky is held stationary and the Earth is rotated — such a simple and powerful way to illustrate relative motion! (via Kottke)
Timelapse of the Milky Way with the sky held motionless and the Earth rotating
Dazzling kaleidoscopic views of different cityscapes
"WARNING: This video may potentially trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy. Viewer discretion is advised." These dazzling Kaleidoscopic views of city life created by Michael Shainblum are addicting to watch. This video includes clips of various cityscapes with people going about their daily life, but in mirrored views. My favorite clips in this video… READ THE REST
"Primitive building" videos deemed fraudulent
Ever watched the many "primitive building" videos emulating John Plant's Primitive Technology in a peculiar muddy way? Each shows a couple of guys quietly, quickly making a tiny house, pool or other charming environment from clay with simple tools. Alas, they are not what they seem. In this video, SunnyV2 points out all the signs… READ THE REST
Patient Number 9, Ozzy's new song
Check out this new video for Ozzy Osbourne's new song, "Patient Number 9." The song features Jeff Beck, and the video was directed by Todd McFarlane and also features his illustrations. Comicbook.com describes the project: Todd McFarlane and Ozzy Osbourne are reuniting again — and all in the name of rock and roll. On Friday, Osbourne released… READ THE REST
Get games like Portal 2 for free with this 20% discount on Xbox Live Gold
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Summer is coming to an end, and you know what that means! The leaves are changing, the air is cooling off, and there's a lot more time to spend indoors playing… READ THE REST
Upgrade your home or office security with this smart camera for $40
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. If you're looking to step up your home or office security, then a reliable door camera might be looking into. While you're away, the X1 Indoor Security Camera by Bosma can stand vigilant… READ THE REST
Get a refurbished Microsoft Surface Pro 5 for super cheap
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. When it comes to technology, Microsoft has been on top of the game for decades. With every new innovation that comes out, the tech company certainly does an excellent job of keeping its… READ THE REST
