Shockingly Bright Burst unveiled
A record-setting blast of gamma rays from a dying star in a distant galaxy has wowed astronomers around the world. The eruption, which is classified as a gamma-ray burst, or GRB, and designated GRB 130427A, produced the highest-energy light ever detected from such an event. Image © NASA/DOE/Fermi LAT Collaboration
Why do we Kiss?
The scientific study of kissing is “philematology.” Kissing has been revealed to reduce bad cholesterol and stress and burn 2-3 calories per minute. Have a look at the video…
F-16 insane Flight from the Inside
There is nothing like flying the mighty Viper. A footage from the 36th Fighter Squadron Flying Fiends in Alaska, with F-16‘s intense aerial action exercises, including low-altitude flybys. Check out the video…
Loopwheel- bicycle wheel with integral suspension
Reinventing the bicycle wheel: Loopwheel by Sam Pearce is a brand-new ‘pat pending’ 20″ bicycle wheel with integral suspension. For maximum comfort over bumps and less vibration from the road.
Two months breaking ice
Time-lapse of the icebreaker, the Nathaniel B. Palmer, by Cassandra Brooks traveling through the Ross Sea, Antarctica. Two months of sequences, condensed into less than five minutes, with a surprise at the end. Enjoy the video!
Porsche 911 Turbo 2014
The new Porsche 911 Turbo has a turbocharged 3.8-liter six-cylinder engine producing 520hp and 560hp in the S model. From 0-60 in as little as 2.9 seconds and to a top speed of 198 mph.
Things Come Apart- Teardown Manual
Things Come Apart: A Teardown Manual for Modern Living a new book by Toronto photographer Todd McLellan, who’s disassembled everything from bicycle to smartphones.
3-D printed Bionic Ear that can Hear
Scientists at Princeton University created a functional ear by 3D printing technology, that can “hear” radio frequencies far beyond the range of normal human capability.
A Supercell Thunderstorm cloud over Montana
An impressive thunderstorm cloud called a supercell, that looks like an alien mother-ship. Such huge storm systems center on mesocyclones – rotating updrafts spaning several kilometers and deliver torrential rain and high winds including tornadoes. Image © Sean R. Heavey
Renault Sport F1 – Engine Test
Renault Sport F1 is the sporting division created by Renault to represent its interests in the FIA Formula One World Championship and is tasked with designing and building optimized engines that can be fully integrated into a chassis package. Have a look at the video…
