The Ocean Kite Engine (OKE) incorporates regen kite control technology, enabling it to generate electrical power and/or providing propulsion. This dual functionality allows the OKE to not only propel boats... continue reading

posted by newtboy 1 month 1 week ago • 182 views • 10:01

"Dig into the genetic adaptations of cockroaches, and find out what makes it so hard to get rid of these tenacious creatures..." From http://boingboing.net/2022/04/19/why-are-cockroaches-so-hard-to-kill.html.... continue reading

posted by ant 2 years 1 week ago • 55 views • 5:10

"... I met Molly Burke a few months ago. She’s awesome. I absolutely love what she’s done on YouTube to bring awareness to living with disability, and turning it into ability. And her guide dog Gallop... continue reading

posted by ant 4 years 8 months 2 weeks ago • 90 views • 16:32

From Youtube, "This video is called How Would Bach Play Crazy Train? A counterpoint adaption of the classic Randy Rhoads riff. We'll use Bach's Prime, Inversion, Retrograde and Retrograde Inversion to... continue reading

posted by w1ndex 5 years 1 month 1 week ago • 152 views • 4:55

This successful test of the upgraded and now human rated Dragon capsule is the first step towards the USA being able to send astronauts to the ISS without hitching a lift on Russian Soyuz spacecraft. ... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 5 years 1 month 2 weeks ago • 516 views • 4:57

YouTube description: In an effort to retain heritage, reduce waste and overcome the challenge of finding sites in urban areas, architects, engineers and developers are breathing new life into existing... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 5 years 1 month 3 weeks ago • 628 views • 7:15

YouTube: "The giant anteater resembles a walking index finger with a mullet...and leg warmers."

posted by PlayhousePals 5 years 10 months 2 weeks ago • 1,238 views • 7:25

Ewww Ewww EWWW!!! YouTube: When predators attack, daddy longlegs deliberately release their limbs to escape. They can drop up to three and still get by just fine.

posted by PlayhousePals 6 years 8 months 1 week ago • 884 views • 4:05

An orphaned red-tailed hawk that was adopted by bald eagles has defied expectations and survived, and now it's acting like an eagle.

posted by Mordhaus 6 years 8 months 4 weeks ago • 847 views • 1:35

YouTube: You probably know where to pump the cheapest gas and how to get price comparisons online in seconds for headphones and cars. But how would you find the best deal on an M.R.I. or a knee replacement?... continue reading

posted by PlayhousePals 6 years 11 months 3 weeks ago • 82 views • 6:09

Ive got a bit of a Raccoon problem at my house… I built something to fix the problem. It breaks multiple local ordinances and a few international treaties, but I give you THE GIANT MOUSETRAP! It took... continue reading

posted by Mordhaus 6 years 11 months 4 weeks ago • 29 views • 6:20

YouTube description: A massive document leak reveals the secrets of shell companies. Matt Yglesias explains, adapting an analogy from reddit user DanGliesack: https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikei... ... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 8 years 2 weeks ago • 392 views • 2:07

YouTube: Deep sea creatures like the anglerfish look terrifying. Turns out, there’s a reason for that.

posted by PlayhousePals 8 years 3 months 2 weeks ago • 315 views • 3:23

Yeah ... but are they edible?

posted by PlayhousePals 9 years 2 weeks ago • 570 views • 3:59

"Our concrete jungles can be hard on wildlife."

posted by PlayhousePals 9 years 1 month ago • 99 views • 3:21

YouTube: The colorful, acrobatic dragonfly may seem familiar, but this stunning macro film reveals the mysteries behind its metamorphic life cycle—and some surprising adaptations.

posted by PlayhousePals 9 years 4 months 1 week ago • 63 views • 14:55