Magnetic storage reaches the atomic level The magnetic field of a single atom is read and written, but it's not very stable (Via ArsTechnica) Magnificent Cardboard Airships by Jeroen van Kesteren Beautifully crafted and intricate fantastic ships made of cardboard (Via Colossal) Google X Levi's touch-sensitive denim jacket Embedded conductive threads make it touch and […]
Wednesday Links: Sorting Algorithms, Wal...
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March 12, 2014
Finally, the freezing temperatures are somewhat over, and the outside seems almost livable, as opposed to run-for-your-life-or-else-you-freeze-able. Our links also, no matter the season, stay well-selected and non life-threatening.
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Photosynthesis-based Table Table that harvests energy of the sun by Dutch designer Marjan Van Aubel, via Designboom. |
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Visualizing Sorting Algorithms Sorting algorithms are always interesting to look at, just wish there was more of them on the maker's website. (Via Gizmodo) |
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Building The Mountainbeest Fascinating leg geometry inspired by Theo Jansen‘s Strandbeest, would be so awesome to see at MakerFaire. (Build by [Jeremy], via Hackaday). |
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Rocket-powered cats This is not what it looks like, but against all odds, I so wish it was the farting pigeon and a rocket cat... (Via Geek.com) |
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Aluminalis Another Strandebeest version, now in miniature and with some electronics added, via IEEE Spectrum. |
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BEAM creatures The BEAM mailing list is still chugging along, and user Conner_ramsey shared a link he tripped over of a Russian builder named MegaBIZON. Wow. Mad props to the building skills using paperclips and solder. This is building robots "old school" out of recycled technology. |
They look good under microscope and from space; their pixels are always sharp and focused, and suits tailored to perfection. They are well laundered and clean, just sometimes you might spot some laser dust and cookie crumbs.
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