Eric Johansson Creates Extraordinary Art From Ordinary EventsWhile most of us see a tarmac road as a fixed structure that takes you to a pre-determined destination, 24-year-old Swedish artist Eric Johansson sees it as something he can drag behind him, to a destination of his choice - And, he actually accomplishes it, with the help of a few camera few tricks of course!...
Read news articleAre 'Flying Bike Lanes' The Solution For Our Congested Roads?While street biking is fun, it can get a little dangerous, especially at busy intersections. Now, a civil engineer from Bulgaria has come with a solution that allows bikers to bypass the traffic by riding above it!...
Read news articleSaturday (May 1) Is Free Comic Book Day!Attention all comic book lovers! Saturday May 1st 2010, is Free Comic Book Day - A wonderful amazing event, when participating vendors all across the globe, hand out one (or more) comic books free to every person, who steps into their stores....
Read news articleNASA's Multi-Million USD Space Balloon Crashes During LaunchThis morning, academics, students and scientists from all over the world, watched years of hard work and dreams, not to mention millions of dollars, go down in smoke, when their attempt to launch a Space balloon went drastically wrong....
Read news articleIs Einstein The World's Smallest Horse?He may be just six days old, but Einstein, a miniature pinto colt, is already (almost) as famous as his namesake! That's because this foal is not only the world's cutest, but may also be the world's smallest horse!...
Read news articleNASA's SDO Transmits Stunning Images Of The SunIf you liked the images of Iceland's erupting volcano, you are going to love these fiery photos of the sun, transmitted recently by NASA's Solar Dynamic Observatory (SDO), which was launched in February 2010....
Read news articleSpongeBob SquarePants Saves The Day!A girl is crediting SpongeBob SquarePants, Nickelodeon's eternally optimistic and earnest Sea Sponge, for helping her save her best friend's life....
Read news articleVideo Of The Week - Jump Through The Sky At StratosphereIf you are looking for a new adrenaline pumping ride, you are in luck. This week, Las Vegas hotel Stratosphere, unveiled a ride that can be described aptly by a single word - terrifying....
Read news articleCooking With Miranda - OmeletteToday, I am going to teach you how to make the perfect omelette - A fluffy golden pancake that simply melts in your mouth and leaves you hungry for more!...
Read news articleJapan's Nakizumo Or 'Crying Sumo' FestivalJapan's Sumo wrestlers are known for many things - their strength, their strict regiment, their size and now apparently, their ability to make babies cry - At least that's what they came to do in full force last weekend, at the Nakizumo or Crying Sumo Festival, which took place in temples all across the country....
Read news articleThe Ubiquitous 'Post-It' Turns 30!While technology has evolved tremendously in the last 30 years, 'Post-It', the sticky notes that we all can't seem to live without, have essentially remained the same....
Read news articleA Toy Airplane That Needs An Aviation LicenseWhile most airplanes were grounded last week, because of the ash created by the volcano eruption in Iceland, Jolly Green Giant and its owner Tony Nijhuis, were having a grand time taking advantage of the empty skies and soaring to new heights....
Read news articleCubesail - A Vacuum Cleaner For SpaceWhile Space research is exciting and crucial to our future well-being, there is a serious and growing concern about the amount of debris we leave behind every time we launch something - be it a rocket, satellite or space station....
Read news articleGot Milk? Vermont Bear's Adventure Inside A Milk Gallon!Over the weekend, a young Vermont black bear payed dearly for his curiosity. Upon coming across an old fashioned milk gallon, the bear decided to stick his head inside only to discover, that he could not pull it out again....
Read news articleFinally! Some Green PackagingWhile individual are trying to be as 'green' as possible, corporations have been slow adopters. However, things seem to be changing. Recently two major corporations, Frito Lay and Puma AG, announced packaging that can be composted, recycled or reused....
Read news articleLearn Math - Beat A Traffic Ticket!You have probably heard of several reasons why knowing your math is soooo important - It can help you manage your money, make you a , etc. etc. Here is one you haven't heard before - It can help you beat a traffic ticket!...
Read news articleVideo Of The Week - Red Bull's Amazing Skydive TeamSports drink manufacturer, Red Bull is known to sponsor and film the most extreme sports. But this heart-stopping video capturing a human link created between two flying aircraft has to be one of their best ones yet....
Read news articleCountdown To Earth Day 2010April 22, 2010 is Earth Day - an international day of observance of environmental issues. This day was first observed in North America on April 22, 1970 to highlight environmental issues that the government seemed to be ignoring. Since then, it has been adopted globally, with more people participating each year....
Read news articleSaving The Andean CondorThe Andean Condor is one of the largest flying birds in the world. It has a wingspan of up to 3.5 meters (138 inches), weighs about 25 lbs and can stand up 1.25 meters (49 inches) tall. It is also the national symbol of some South American States including Argentina, Bolivia and Chile. However, thanks to a loss of habitat and aggressive hunting by humans, the majestic bird is now close to extinction....
Read news articleBolivia's Salt MinesSalar de Uyuni, the world's largest salt flat, measuring over 4,000 square miles was recently listed as one of the 25 wonders of the world....
Read news articleA Pig In Sheep's Clothing?We have all heard of the expression 'A wolf in sheep's clothing', but a pig? And this is not an expression either, but a species of the pig family, known as the Curly Coated Mangalitzas....
Read news articleMIT Student's Simple Invention May Help Millions Of PeopleA simple hand-powered, suction-healing pump invented by Danielle Zurovcik, a doctoral student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, may just be the answer to helping people with wounds in developing countries....
Read news articleGive Your Pets The Spa Vacation They Deserve!Is your cat or dog looking a little lethargic and worn-out? How about checking him/ her into the Wag Hotel for a relaxing and rejuvenating Spa vacation - A place where he/she can relax from the pressures of daily life with other pampered pets!...
Read news articleIceland's Spectacular Volcano Eruption Causes ChaosYesterday's spectacular explosion of Iceland's Eyjafjallajökul volcano partly melted the glacier above and not only caused a major flood resulting in the evacuation of seven hundred people, but has also left air passengers stranded across six continents!...
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