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Albert Einstein's Longines Watch Up for Auction
(15 September 2008) - We think this gold Longines watch is probably one of the more interesting objects you could own from Albert Einstein. He once said, "the separation between past, present, and future is only an illusion, although a convincing one." Too bad we can't ask him what a real timepiece should look like. If you'd like to own Einstein's personal Swiss wristwatch from 1930, here is...
(15 September 2008) - We think this gold Longines watch is probably one of the more interesting objects you could own from Albert Einstein. He once said, "the separation between past, present, and future is only an illusion, although a convincing one." Too bad we can't ask him what a real timepiece should look like. If you'd like to own Einstein's personal Swiss wristwatch from 1930, here is...
Mctega Jewerly
(22 August 2008) - By Ezra Natalia By using the mass production techniques of industrial chemistry on a much smaller scale Sarah McLellan and Kristina Ortega are able to create one of a kind pieces of jewelry for their new line named Mctega. Inspired by their pre-med educations and organic chemistry more specifically, the duo use materials known for their ubiquity to handcraft necklaces that are both creative...
(22 August 2008) - By Ezra Natalia By using the mass production techniques of industrial chemistry on a much smaller scale Sarah McLellan and Kristina Ortega are able to create one of a kind pieces of jewelry for their new line named Mctega. Inspired by their pre-med educations and organic chemistry more specifically, the duo use materials known for their ubiquity to handcraft necklaces that are both creative...
Mind Chair by Beta Tank
(16 June 2008) - Originally included in MoMA's recent Design and the Elastic Mind exhibition, Beta Tank's Mind Chair has been transformed from a hacked polypropylene readymade into a working wooden prototype. The chair features an array of solenoids (electromagnetic coils) attached to the back and controlled by a video camera. The camera transmits information to the solenoid grid, which then inscribes the visual stimuli onto the user's...
(16 June 2008) - Originally included in MoMA's recent Design and the Elastic Mind exhibition, Beta Tank's Mind Chair has been transformed from a hacked polypropylene readymade into a working wooden prototype. The chair features an array of solenoids (electromagnetic coils) attached to the back and controlled by a video camera. The camera transmits information to the solenoid grid, which then inscribes the visual stimuli onto the user's...
The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster (Pastafarianism)
(03 June 2008) - It was once said by a wise man that there are (arbitrary large number) paths to God. Our current path of choice is the youngest religion to date—a mere three years old. This new sect is called The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster or "Pastafarianism" and is complete with its own Gospel, an ever-growing following, religious art and artifacts and best of all:...
(03 June 2008) - It was once said by a wise man that there are (arbitrary large number) paths to God. Our current path of choice is the youngest religion to date—a mere three years old. This new sect is called The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster or "Pastafarianism" and is complete with its own Gospel, an ever-growing following, religious art and artifacts and best of all:...
World Science Festival 2008
(28 May 2008) - Brian Greene is a brilliant physicist who is notorious for the Superstring theory and also because he makes the most mind-bending and fascinating physics concepts accessible and engaging for the average reader (check out his Ted Talk). Combine that talent with the most cutting-edge scientific thinkers and performers of our day and you get the first ever World Science Festival, which will be held...
(28 May 2008) - Brian Greene is a brilliant physicist who is notorious for the Superstring theory and also because he makes the most mind-bending and fascinating physics concepts accessible and engaging for the average reader (check out his Ted Talk). Combine that talent with the most cutting-edge scientific thinkers and performers of our day and you get the first ever World Science Festival, which will be held...
Periodic Rings
(11 March 2008) - Brooklyn-based husband-and-wife team, Itsnoname, bring some sexy back to the periodic table of elements. While the solid platinum version might be a bit too costly for most, the sterling silver ring should enable anyone to put their gangster nerd stamp on foreheads—or at least make it seem that way.via Computerlove...
(11 March 2008) - Brooklyn-based husband-and-wife team, Itsnoname, bring some sexy back to the periodic table of elements. While the solid platinum version might be a bit too costly for most, the sterling silver ring should enable anyone to put their gangster nerd stamp on foreheads—or at least make it seem that way.via Computerlove...
Christopher Conte
(12 February 2008) - Picking up where H.R. Giger left off, Christopher Conte makes some pretty menacing bio-mechanical sculptures of robot insects and Terminator-esque skulls. It's nice to see the techno-goth flame still burning brightly....
(12 February 2008) - Picking up where H.R. Giger left off, Christopher Conte makes some pretty menacing bio-mechanical sculptures of robot insects and Terminator-esque skulls. It's nice to see the techno-goth flame still burning brightly....
Hervé This
(22 November 2007) - Hervé This is recognized as the father of molecular gastronomy and has been studying the science of food for over 25 years. Superstar chefs Ferrán Adrià, Moto, Wylie Dufresne and others who wow diners with their foams, emulsions, frozen gasses and very slowly cooked creations have all been influenced by his work. In this video This invites us into his lab at the Collége...
(22 November 2007) - Hervé This is recognized as the father of molecular gastronomy and has been studying the science of food for over 25 years. Superstar chefs Ferrán Adrià, Moto, Wylie Dufresne and others who wow diners with their foams, emulsions, frozen gasses and very slowly cooked creations have all been influenced by his work. In this video This invites us into his lab at the Collége...
Sounds from Saturn
(06 November 2007) - NASA has released some pretty amazing audio recordings of sounds from the moons of Saturn. The weirdest thing about them is that they actually sound like Theremin warbles and echoey whooshy sounds from '50s movies about space. ...
(06 November 2007) - NASA has released some pretty amazing audio recordings of sounds from the moons of Saturn. The weirdest thing about them is that they actually sound like Theremin warbles and echoey whooshy sounds from '50s movies about space. ...
Bruce Shapiro
(02 November 2007) - Northern California-based artist Bruce Shapiro makes the kind of kinetic sculpture that mesmerizes and dazzles visitors at science museums using computers and simple motors, a practice he terms "The Art of Motion Control." In episode 94 we visit Bruce at the Maker Fair and at his home to learn more about works like "Pipedream," effectively a screen that uses bubbles in place of pixels,...
(02 November 2007) - Northern California-based artist Bruce Shapiro makes the kind of kinetic sculpture that mesmerizes and dazzles visitors at science museums using computers and simple motors, a practice he terms "The Art of Motion Control." In episode 94 we visit Bruce at the Maker Fair and at his home to learn more about works like "Pipedream," effectively a screen that uses bubbles in place of pixels,...
NASA Create the Future Design Contest
(29 October 2007) - Roads that produce electricity from the kinetic energy of cars, DNA-scanning ballot boxes to wipe out voter fraud, superbly energy-efficient houses (pictured right) to stave off the impending energy crisis... these are some of the entries vying for the $20,000 prize offered by NASA in the Create the Future Design Contest While the entry date has come and gone, there are literally hundreds of...
(29 October 2007) - Roads that produce electricity from the kinetic energy of cars, DNA-scanning ballot boxes to wipe out voter fraud, superbly energy-efficient houses (pictured right) to stave off the impending energy crisis... these are some of the entries vying for the $20,000 prize offered by NASA in the Create the Future Design Contest While the entry date has come and gone, there are literally hundreds of...
The Lotus Sanitizing System
(19 October 2007) - The Lotus Sanitizing System from Tersano uses Oxyshield technology to infuse water with ozone. Voted one of Time's best inventions of 2006, process transforms ordinary tap water into a non-toxic solution that can be used to neutralize up to 99.9% of bacteria and pesticides on foods, as well as clean all surfaces, remove stains, mold and mildew and deodorize. A multi-purpose bowl sanitizes and...
(19 October 2007) - The Lotus Sanitizing System from Tersano uses Oxyshield technology to infuse water with ozone. Voted one of Time's best inventions of 2006, process transforms ordinary tap water into a non-toxic solution that can be used to neutralize up to 99.9% of bacteria and pesticides on foods, as well as clean all surfaces, remove stains, mold and mildew and deodorize. A multi-purpose bowl sanitizes and...
Super-K
(11 September 2007) - The Super-Kamiokande, or Super-K as it's known, is not the latest nightclub VIP booth but is a neutrino observatory designed to search for proton decay, study solar and atmospheric neutrinos and keep watch for supernovas in the Milky Way. Located 1,000 meters underground in the Mozumi Mine in Hida City, Gifu, Japan, it consists of 50,000 tons of pure water surrounded by about 11,200...
(11 September 2007) - The Super-Kamiokande, or Super-K as it's known, is not the latest nightclub VIP booth but is a neutrino observatory designed to search for proton decay, study solar and atmospheric neutrinos and keep watch for supernovas in the Milky Way. Located 1,000 meters underground in the Mozumi Mine in Hida City, Gifu, Japan, it consists of 50,000 tons of pure water surrounded by about 11,200...
Celestron NexStar 5SE
(27 August 2007) - For stargazers bored with looking at common constellations like the Big Dipper and Orion's Belt, Celestron's NexStar 5 SE is a pro-level telescope for amateurs. I got a chance to try it the other night and was blown away with the clarity and ease of use. At 18 lbs. it's highly portable and with 40,000 celestial bodies preprogrammed with coordinates, just type in "Saturn"...
(27 August 2007) - For stargazers bored with looking at common constellations like the Big Dipper and Orion's Belt, Celestron's NexStar 5 SE is a pro-level telescope for amateurs. I got a chance to try it the other night and was blown away with the clarity and ease of use. At 18 lbs. it's highly portable and with 40,000 celestial bodies preprogrammed with coordinates, just type in "Saturn"...
Aerogel
(23 August 2007) - You might have seen the Aerogel in some newspapers and online already but we felt the need to add our two cents because of its truly world-changing potential. The porous substance is composed of dehydrogenated silicon dioxide filled with gas. Described as "frozen smoke" or the "ultimate sponge," it's the most lightweight and least dense solid on earth. A miracle material of sorts, it...
(23 August 2007) - You might have seen the Aerogel in some newspapers and online already but we felt the need to add our two cents because of its truly world-changing potential. The porous substance is composed of dehydrogenated silicon dioxide filled with gas. Described as "frozen smoke" or the "ultimate sponge," it's the most lightweight and least dense solid on earth. A miracle material of sorts, it...
Marge, the Low-Fat Milk Cow
(23 July 2007) - The world's largest dairy exporter, Fonterra, and its bioscience research team ViaLactia, have discovered a gene mutation in one of Fonterra's "cash cows." This Friesian cow, more famously known as Marge, has a genetic predisposition to produce milk that is naturally low in fat, a breakthrough in bovine history. While most cows produce milk with around 3.5 percent milk fat, Marge's milk contains only...
(23 July 2007) - The world's largest dairy exporter, Fonterra, and its bioscience research team ViaLactia, have discovered a gene mutation in one of Fonterra's "cash cows." This Friesian cow, more famously known as Marge, has a genetic predisposition to produce milk that is naturally low in fat, a breakthrough in bovine history. While most cows produce milk with around 3.5 percent milk fat, Marge's milk contains only...
From the Archive: Amorphophallus Titanum
(05 July 2007) - A celebrity of the plant world, the Amorphophallus Titanum, or "the corpse flower," is a rare bloom that's native to Indonesia and known for the extreme smell that it emits when it opens.; Cool Hunting Video; nature; A celebrity of the plant world, the Amorphophallus Titanum, or "the corpse flower," is a rare bloom that's native to Indonesia and known for the extreme smell...
(05 July 2007) - A celebrity of the plant world, the Amorphophallus Titanum, or "the corpse flower," is a rare bloom that's native to Indonesia and known for the extreme smell that it emits when it opens.; Cool Hunting Video; nature; A celebrity of the plant world, the Amorphophallus Titanum, or "the corpse flower," is a rare bloom that's native to Indonesia and known for the extreme smell...
Cymatics
(07 May 2007) - Generally the study of wave formations—specifically sound— Cymatics looks at the mesmerizing organic shapes created by invisible waves. Founded by Swiss doctor and scientist Hans Jenny who used simple sine waves to create patterns in powders, liquids and pastes, the book collects images developed over 14 years. The resulting mandalas reference art (like the work of Herwig Weiser), architecture, geometry and nature, among other...
(07 May 2007) - Generally the study of wave formations—specifically sound— Cymatics looks at the mesmerizing organic shapes created by invisible waves. Founded by Swiss doctor and scientist Hans Jenny who used simple sine waves to create patterns in powders, liquids and pastes, the book collects images developed over 14 years. The resulting mandalas reference art (like the work of Herwig Weiser), architecture, geometry and nature, among other...
Body Volume Index Machine and Clinical Research Study
(26 March 2007) - Body Volume Index, a U.K.-based company, has developed a new method of measuring body fat. The method and company name are the same, or BVI for short. Patients step into an enclosed area where they are subjected to non-invasive, non-radioactive light technology; in less than seven seconds their bodies have been scanned. Currently undergoing a two year clinical research study in the U.K. (details...
(26 March 2007) - Body Volume Index, a U.K.-based company, has developed a new method of measuring body fat. The method and company name are the same, or BVI for short. Patients step into an enclosed area where they are subjected to non-invasive, non-radioactive light technology; in less than seven seconds their bodies have been scanned. Currently undergoing a two year clinical research study in the U.K. (details...
Powers of Ten
(01 March 2007) - Not just a nostalgic reminder of grade school days, Charles and Ray Eames' 1977 film Powers of Ten is at this point—having inspired Will Wright's new video game "Spore" and a memorable TV spot for lotion, among other things—a seminal film. I was happy to discover it, randomly enough, on Band of Outsiders and couldn't help lamenting how rare such a simply clever concept...
(01 March 2007) - Not just a nostalgic reminder of grade school days, Charles and Ray Eames' 1977 film Powers of Ten is at this point—having inspired Will Wright's new video game "Spore" and a memorable TV spot for lotion, among other things—a seminal film. I was happy to discover it, randomly enough, on Band of Outsiders and couldn't help lamenting how rare such a simply clever concept...
Richard Sarson for Seed Magazine
(29 January 2007) - We covered artist Richard Sarson and The Circle Project last July. His latest commissioned work is featured in the December/January issue of Seed magazine (a CH favorite) and was inspired by the Hawkings/Hertog theory, which states that time is a product of the infinite possibilities of itself rather than a single action. The drawing was originally hand-drawn with a compass and pigment ink on...
(29 January 2007) - We covered artist Richard Sarson and The Circle Project last July. His latest commissioned work is featured in the December/January issue of Seed magazine (a CH favorite) and was inspired by the Hawkings/Hertog theory, which states that time is a product of the infinite possibilities of itself rather than a single action. The drawing was originally hand-drawn with a compass and pigment ink on...
Life
(04 December 2006) - Published back in March in the U.K. (left) and in September in the U.S. (right), Life by Lennart Nilsson is a phenomenal book. Born in Sweden in 1922, Nilsson is regarded as one of the foremost scientific photographers ever, and looking through the 300 or so pages in Life it's easy to see why. The heavyweight book is split into two parts. The first...
(04 December 2006) - Published back in March in the U.K. (left) and in September in the U.S. (right), Life by Lennart Nilsson is a phenomenal book. Born in Sweden in 1922, Nilsson is regarded as one of the foremost scientific photographers ever, and looking through the 300 or so pages in Life it's easy to see why. The heavyweight book is split into two parts. The first...
Popular Science's Best of What's New 2006: GearWrench X-Beam
(15 November 2006) - This week CH highlights our favorite innovations from Popular Science's Best of What's New 2006. Today's pick is the X-Beam Combination Ratcheting Wrench from Gear Wrench. With little more than a twist in the handle, this wrench significantly reduces hand fatigue and increases productivity—the X-Beam's clever design even earned it an Ease-of-Use Commendation from the Arthritis Foundation. Starting at about $12 the X-Beam Gear...
(15 November 2006) - This week CH highlights our favorite innovations from Popular Science's Best of What's New 2006. Today's pick is the X-Beam Combination Ratcheting Wrench from Gear Wrench. With little more than a twist in the handle, this wrench significantly reduces hand fatigue and increases productivity—the X-Beam's clever design even earned it an Ease-of-Use Commendation from the Arthritis Foundation. Starting at about $12 the X-Beam Gear...
Popular Science's Best of What's New 2006: Plug and Play Ultrasound
(14 November 2006) - Each day this week CH's bringing you one of our favorite innovations from Popular Science's Best of What's New 2006. Today, we take a look at the Plug and Play Ultrasound Probe System from Direct Medical Systems, an inexpensive ultrasound that plugs directly into a computer via the USB port with motors that can run on five volts of electricity. Priced at around $5,000,...
(14 November 2006) - Each day this week CH's bringing you one of our favorite innovations from Popular Science's Best of What's New 2006. Today, we take a look at the Plug and Play Ultrasound Probe System from Direct Medical Systems, an inexpensive ultrasound that plugs directly into a computer via the USB port with motors that can run on five volts of electricity. Priced at around $5,000,...
Popular Science Best of What's New 2006: Hurriquake
(08 November 2006) - Popular Science's annual "Best of What's New," currently on display in New York's Grand Central Station through this Thursday, 9 November 2006, and will be bringing you the highlights over the next several days. To kick things off, the winner of the magazine's first-ever top honor, "Innovation of the Year," the Hurriquake, is a tricked-out nail designed to protect homes against damage caused by hurricanes...
(08 November 2006) - Popular Science's annual "Best of What's New," currently on display in New York's Grand Central Station through this Thursday, 9 November 2006, and will be bringing you the highlights over the next several days. To kick things off, the winner of the magazine's first-ever top honor, "Innovation of the Year," the Hurriquake, is a tricked-out nail designed to protect homes against damage caused by hurricanes...
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