Watch in satisfaction and confusion as a red-hot hunk of metal gurgles and hisses its way through a chunk of ice (which is subsequently shattered by a large piece of concrete).
Watch: The sights and sounds of a red-hot iron ingot sinking through a block of ice
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Scientists discover new form of ice — the twentieth one so far
From Phys.org: A team of scientists working in UNLV's Nevada Extreme Conditions Lab pioneered a new method for measuring the properties of water under high pressure. The water sample was first squeezed between the tips of two opposite-facing diamonds—freezing into several jumbled ice crystals. The ice was then subjected to a laser-heating technique that temporarily melted it before… READ THE REST
Strange sci-fi sounds from frozen lake indicate an alien base underneath
Colorado Parks and Wildlife posted this incredible audio recording captured at Steamboat Lake in the northwestern part of the state. The tweet makes a Star Wars joke which makes sense given that the sci-fi sound could be evidence of an extraterrestrial base under the water, at least according to some theorists who frequent UFO Sightings… READ THE REST
Guy replaces bike wheels with saw blades so he can ride across the ice
Um… OK. Just don't pedal in a circle too many times. [Via Laughing Squid] Image: YouTube READ THE REST
Save half off a Sam's Club membership with this early Black Friday price drop
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 for a store that offers exclusive deals, discounts, and perks, we know just the place. Sam's Club is offering a one-year membership for only $24.99, and it's your… READ THE REST
Snap the most incredible bird selfies in your own backyard with Bird Buddy.
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. It really isn't easy to snap a good picture of a bird in the wild. We all know birds aren't exactly the most accommodating of subjects. So getting close enough to… READ THE REST
Get over 120 handy webtools you can use in your browser for just $30
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. With tech being the conduit for how our world ebbs and flows, you mustn't allow your skills on the web to get rusty. If you fall behind on gadget smarts, you might as well… READ THE REST