While many birds have iridescence that is visible to humans, many also have colorful markings visible under ultraviolet light. Via Atlas Obscura: Studies have shown that seeing in UV helps birds with all kinds of tasks, from finding food to differentiating their own eggs from those of nest parasites. Some, like grouses, use it to more […]
James Cook is reviving the arcane art of creating images with an analog typewriter, aka the original ASCII art: This is vol. 2 of the production of my typewriter art from various scenes around the Essex countryside in the summer of 2020. The three "typicitions" were drawn from observation at the historic Layer Marney Tower, […]
During quarantine, amateur Belgian luthier tchicks' local lumber store was closed, so as a challenge, he made his third guitar from a shelf: This is my third guitar build, handcrafted in Brussels, Belgium. I used wood from a shelf to make the body, not only because Brian May is my hero, but mostly because the […]
2020 still has a few months, so the mashup of Karens and an impending zombie apocalypse does not feel out of the question. The metal music is a ::chef's kiss:: touch, too. The Karen mask is shaping up to be a top costume for Halloween this year, which is of course extra-ironic, because many Karens […]
The Auckland Zoo posted adorable footage of Jamila and Zambezi's first calf having fun doing laps around her mum. The baby rhino was just born a few weeks ago and clearly has a lot of pent up energy. Look how cute she was just a couple of weeks ago! Image: YouTube / Auckland Zoo
The Los Angeles Zoo's 19-year-old lion Frasier had a busy 1972. Over an 18 month period, he sired 35 cubs, baffling zookeepers and earning him the sobriquets "The Sensuous Lion" and "The Lovable Lion." He's featured in the first episode of Wild Lives, a new series by Popular Science. He captured the public's imagination and […]
Elon Musk confirmed last week that a Tesla employee reported a credible ransomware plot. The employee had been offered $1 million dollars to install the ransomware at their Giga Nevada facility, according to the FBI. Via Wired, which has excellent coverage of the details: Earlier this month, according to a recently unsealed criminal complaint, a […]
Blending all the colors of a seaside vista, Jukebox Print shared this lovely footage of their letterpress being inked. This overprint instructable with neon Pantone shades is really cool, too! Image: YouTube . Jukebox Printing
In 2019, climate scientists deliberately locked The Polarstern into an Arctic ice floe about 500 km from the North Pole, taking detailed and novel measurements. Scientist Gunnar Spreen of MOSAiC, aka the Multidisciplinary Drifting Observatory for the Study of Arctic Climate, shared a grim report about the summer melt. Via Earther: But there should not […]
Boyce Langston from Living Big in a Tiny House visits Keith and Jen, who created a yellow submarine in their backyard. It started with a small grain silo that Keith bought for next to nothing, then they kept adding little flourishes. Now they use it as a bed and breakfast or a guest house. Boyce […]
Kraig Adams makes beautiful and soothing documentaries about his hiking alone on scenic trails, like this 70-mile hike on the Sawtooth Loop Trail in Idaho. With just a touch of quiet music underneath the nature sounds, and the occasional drone shot, these are a very relaxing way to spend an afternoon working. They're great for […]
YouTuber SG Yap got some great footage of the new Apple Marina Bay Sands location in Singapore. The landmark Apple Store is the first floating store in the world. Via Apple: We will soon open the doors to our new store by the Bay.Apple Marina Bay Sands will be at the heart of creativity, a place we've made for […]
Australian gemcutter Cliff shows how to make a Cleopatra's Eye, a challenging task for even a highly experienced artisan. They can be made with any color gem, but this yellow one certainly picks up the light. Via Cliff: "In this video watch me facet one of the world's most spectacular gems the "Cleopatra's Eye". The […]
If you ever want to feel like you're having bubble tea in a-ha's "Take on Me" video, head over to the 2D Café in Malaysia. YouTuber Wander Cazzy has the tour, right down to the cartoonish beverage containers. It's a real place, too. Check out their Instagram: YouTube / Wander Cazzy
"A man arrives at an unknown home with an unknown agenda." As seemingly inconsequential moments keep adding up, this suspenseful piece written and directed by Robert Broadhurst feels all too timely. The title is a reference to the Ambrose Bierce story "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge," which was the basis for the French film […]
The Wonder Woman 1984 trailer gives us tantalizing glimpses at some of the villains, including Kristen Wiig as Cheetah and Pedro Pascal as Maxwell Lord, a "desperate, self-obsessed, fraudulent entrepreneur who runs a business selling the American Dream," according to Associate Producer Anna Obropta. Looks familiar! Images: YouTube / DC Comics
Daily Show correspondent Desi Lydic watched Fox News for 64 hours straight to understand more about Kamala Harris. Her report is very eye-opening. The whole Foxsplaining series is a hoot. Cancel Culture: Coronavirus: Image: YouTube / Daily Show with Trevor Noah
