The fascinating video above tells the story of MIT Professor Ioannis Yannas, who was recently inducted into the National Inventor’s Hall of Fame alongside such luminaries as the Wright brothers and Steve... continue reading

posted by enoch 8 years 4 months ago • 1,844 views • 16:57

Sacks of Water, prepare to have your minds blown. From YouTube: "Does water have a fourth phase, beyond solid, liquid and vapor? University of Washington Bioengineering Professor Gerald Pollack... continue reading

posted by chicchorea 8 years 5 months 1 week ago • 1,037 views • 24:15

In the middle of the Mojave desert lies California City, the largest city never built. It is now a vast network of roads carved into the sand for miles and miles with nothing but tumbleweeds and cacti... continue reading

posted by Mordhaus 8 years 5 months 3 weeks ago • 1,098 views • 4:55

"Cool as a Cucumber" as David goes off to do the Public presentation in the Defense of his Math Thesis at Stanford University. When he finished, he walked out of that room with his Doctorate in Mathematics.... continue reading

posted by newtboy 8 years 5 months 3 weeks ago • 34 views • 2:27

Thanks to Eric for passing this along ... as with he, I did not know what the purpose of a camera slate was. Makes much more sense now.

posted by PlayhousePals 8 years 11 months 3 weeks ago • 803 views • 3:40

UAlberta: UAlberta research team uses MRI video to observe for the first time what happens inside joints when they crack. (Edmonton) “Pull my finger,” a phrase embraced by school-aged kids and embarrassing... continue reading

posted by Zawash 9 years 1 month 1 week ago • 408 views • 7 secs

He's on to something here. I forgave the Sifters who were certain that I was a sock puppet. And boy howdy, I felt better. Full disclosure, a smidgen of valium was instrumental in helping me achieve nirvana... continue reading

posted by PlayhousePals 9 years 4 months 1 week ago • 164 views • 4:13

More evidence that those in the inner circle "elite" know what's up, but preach something else (often for their own gain). Here, Alan Greenspan (finally) comes clean, albeit "too late." Via Voices... continue reading

posted by Trancecoach 9 years 6 months 2 weeks ago • 104 views • 4:52

Neatorama: DIY fanatics like myself consider Adam Savage (of Mythbusters fame) to be one of the gods of DIY. The man can build really cool stuff out of a pile of random stuff, and his diverse skillset,... continue reading

posted by Zawash 1 decade ago • 255 views • 43:41

Via Open Culture: Not long ago we posted the only known recording of Sigmund Freud’s voice. Today we present rare home movies of the founder of modern psychology, captured during the last decade of his life. ... continue reading

posted by Trancecoach 1 decade 6 months ago • 133 views • 2:03

I just received a package from France! Containing a few of my favorite famous French cakes called Madeleines. So here is a video to celebrate my luck if you ever have the chance give them a try. ;) ... continue reading

posted by ctrlalt bleach (ctrlaltbleach) 1 decade 1 year 3 months 4 weeks ago • 51 views • 3:35

Another in the My Favourite Scientist series by the guy who does the Sixty Symbols videos. Rob Morris from Nottingham Trent Universit talks about his favorite scientist, Michael Faraday and about a lot... continue reading

posted by RFlagg 1 decade 3 years 6 months 1 week ago • 1,792 views