Bartosz Ciechanowski makes web pages with interactive visuals to explain things like gears, four dimensional cubes, the orbit of the earth around the sun, transparency in digital imaging, lights and shadows, and RGB color spaces.
Amazing explainer websites
Jon Stewart says what we've all been thinking about the war with Iran
When a war breaks out on a weekend, you can bet Jon Stewart will be all over it on Monday. Operation Epic Fury (which does indeed sound like the name… READ THE REST
Cool demo of mechanical circuits: electronics without electricity
Spintronics is a kit of plastic steampunkesque mechanical components that behave like electronic components, such as resistors, batteries, capacitors, inductors, and transistors. In this video, Steve Mould demonstrates a Spintronics… READ THE REST
Almost everything you want to know about wheels is in this 1966 explainer movie
Delightful polymath Fran Blanche restored this 1966 short film about wheels. "This classic 16mm Coronet film takes us into the modern world of go carts, barrel rides, rotary phones, and… READ THE REST
This app makes learning piano feel less like practice and more like progress — on sale for $104.99 for life
Disclosure: Boing Boing earns a commission on purchases made through links in this post. TL;DR: Learn piano through interactive lessons, AI feedback, and guided songs at your own pace with lifetime… READ THE REST
AdGuard VPN is now just $35 for 5 years of access
Disclosure: Boing Boing earns a commission on purchases made through links in this post. TL;DR: Browse, stream, and download safely with the 5-year AdGuard VPN subscription for $34.99 (reg. $359.40) with code… READ THE REST
Manage projects like a pro with Microsoft Project 2024 for just $49
Disclosure: Boing Boing earns a commission on purchases made through links in this post. TL;DR: Get a lifetime subscription to Microsoft Project Professional 2024 for $48.99 (reg. $1,129.99). If you're looking for… READ THE REST
