Category Archives: Technology
5 Interesting Links for 09-04-2020
Note: Videos may auto start with sound so be prepared. Nature (Art) This giant troll sculpture is impressive, as is knowing what it’s made of. I also enjoyed the glimpse into the philosophy and approach behind the construction. (Via Pinterest) … Continue reading
5 Interesting Links for 08-07-2020
Note: Videos may auto start with sound so be prepared. Egypt (Anthropology) For the longest while, assumption has ruled anthropological theory where artifacts are too fragile to examine physically. Non-contact scanning techniques offer information to replace educated guesses as shown … Continue reading
5 Interesting Links for 07-31-2020
Note: Videos may auto start with sound so be prepared. Innovation (Entertainment) Circuses have a long and troubled history, especially concerning their animal performers. Circus Roncalli has blended the nostalgia with technology to amaze and delight its audience not just … Continue reading
Things That Make Me Smile No. 221: Music of Lightning
Active Tesla coils look like bottled lightning dancing to a song. It wasn’t until my husband sent me this video, though, that I learned the lightning can sing human compositions. Enjoy an odd cover artist, electricity itself, performing Africa by … Continue reading
5 Interesting Links for 03-27-2020
Note: Videos may auto start with sound so be prepared. Animals (Conservancy) An early attempt at IVF in cheetahs, allowing genetic material from older or unlikely donors to be preserved, shows stunning results. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/first-cheetah-cubs-born-through-surrogacy-columbus-zoo-180974258/ Technology (Military) A laser technique developed … Continue reading