No matter what a geek does, it's usually more than what's required. For example, going to the zoo and taking photos of pandas with a DSLR is probably as good as it gets for normal people, but things are a bit different at Chengdu Research Base, as you can see in the photos above. Click here to view the first image in this week's trolling gallery. Continue reading for a viral video of an amazing French version of The Simpsons couch gag.
To start things off, here's a little about leopard seals: it lives in the cold waters surrounding Antarctica and is bold, powerful and curious. There are also records of leopard seals attacking divers. Fortunately, this diver got a lot more than they could imagine when one of these creatures came face to face with them. Continue reading for a video and more information about leopard seals.
There are many reasons why passengers aboard any flight should ask for a window seat, but to start off with the most obvious, it's probably for the ability to lean on the sill for added comfort. However, the real reason is for what's outside the window, or the plane for that matter, that is most compelling. As you're about to see, the world is a wonderful place, one that looks entirely different from above. Continue reading for more.
Astatine is probably the rarest chemical element that you've never heard of or seen. It occurs on Earth only as the result of the radioactive decay of certain heavier elements. Elemental astatine has never been viewed, because a mass large enough to be seen (by the naked human eye) would be immediately vaporized by the heat generated by its own radioactivity. Click here to view the first image in today's viral picture gallery. Continue reading for a viral video showing what Jurassic Park would be like with cats instead of dinosaurs.
It may look computer-generated, but rest assured these are all real images. National Geographic producer Peter Chin basically used a combination of small cameras and ultrasound technology to create these mind-blowing images of 12 different animals for a documentary called "In The Womb: Animals." This documentary series originally launched with a focus on humans in the womb, calling to mind the classic stunning images by photographer Lennart Nilsson from 1965 and this collection of life in the womb as embryos. Continue reading for more.
What you're looking at above is the Cancun Underwater Museum, containing a series of sculptures by Jason deCaires Taylor placed underwater off the coast of Isla de Mujeres. The sculptures are created with pH-neutral marine concrete and are made to resemble members of the local community. Over time, the statues will become covered with coral over time, due to the natural propagation of corals already present in the vicinity. Snorkelers, scuba divers, and tourists in glass-bottom boats were expected to visit the underwater installation. Continue reading for more.
Let's face it, most people just can't afford to purchase a large, detached single family home after landing their first job. So, cramped apartments and room sharing are often the next best alternative. Unfortunately, living in small quarters with dozens of people surrounding you on all sides isn't so nice. Continue reading for more funny neighbor notes.
Did you know that Bill Gates sold his very first computer program at age 17, which was a time-tabling system for his high school, for $4,200? Or, the rumor that he once spent $421-million on a Microsoft project to protect the Windows market share against Linux? Those are just some of the interesting things you'll find after the jump.
Thirteen-year-old Jamie Edwards from Preston, UK has just became the world's youngest to achieve nuclear fusion. That's right, he used all of his Christmas money ($3400) to buy himself a Geiger counter and then set out on building his own nuclear reactor on school premises, with permission of course, and eventually succeeded in smashing two hydrogen atoms to together, making helium through nuclear fusion. Continue reading for a video and more information.
For many geeks, starting their day off with a hearty breakfast consisting of bacon, eggs, hashbrowns and toast is what sets them up for whatever grueling task(s) may lie ahead. However, eating this day in and day out may cause other health-related problems. Fortunately, there's a new Oscar Meyer iPhone app, and when paired with the accompanying device, users can wake up to the sounds and smell of sizzling bacon. Continue reading for the bizarre promo video and more information.
