The concept is simple — add ink to water. The results are extraordinary. The Macro Room captures the planets suspended in a tank of water as it's injected with colored ink, creating colors and shapes that mimic the space dust and stars of the Milky Way — the backdrop of our solar system.
It was a love affair, a cultural phenomenon, a shift in how Hollywood made movies — and brought a whole generation of kids to the stars. Football helmets became X-Wing lids, flashlights were lightsabers in darkened rooms, and looking up at the sky and wondering who was saving the galaxy was a legitimate question. 40 years after the release of Star Wars, here's a tribute to all the imaginations that were changed forever.
Mobile device customization is a rarity. Manufacturers might offer a few different colors and there are a plethora of cases, but you're probably carrying the same black or white rectangle in your pocket that everyone else is. But if you have a Samsung Galaxy S8, there's a DIY option that is sure to make you stand out in the crowd — JerryRigEverything's tutorial on making the back of the phone totally clear. Although it voids your warranty, it's also a call back to one of the best handheld gaming systems of all time. If you're brave enough to try it yourself, check ou the full walkthrough here.
As we reach the mid-way mark of Dry January, many are seeking an alcohol alternative to get you through the rest of the month. Medterra's Delight Social Tonic allows you to relax and unwind without the consequences of traditional booze. Each can is filled with seltzer infused with the ideal balance of CBD and THC, delivering a plant-powered buzz. To complete the guilt-free experience, it's naturally flavored, low in sugar, and just 40 calories.
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Everyone has different needs and preferences when it comes to personal audio. So for Fall 2024, JLab is introducing three new options. The Epic Sport ANC 3 is built for active lifestyles, with active noise cancellation, a sweatproof chassis, up to 40 hours of playback per charge, and an adjustable ear hook that goes behind the ear for a secure fit. For those seeking all-day comfort, the Flex Open enables situational awareness — perfect for busy urban areas — while delivering solid sound via 12mm drivers housed in a lightweight, clip-on cuff design. The Open Sport model splits the difference, with a sweatproof, open design that allows for situational awareness with a secure fit via an ear hook.
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It's a lesson nearly as old as film itself: Show the audience what you want them to know instead of explicitly telling them. Like the saying "actions speak louder than words", how a character reacts to situations gives a much sharper definition to the role than reeling off chunks of dialogue. In this video essay, Lessons from the Screenplay takes on the touchy subject of critiquing Rogue One and The Force Awakens, contrasting the character of Jin with Rey, and how Rey's far more active role in shaping the story makes her a more engaging character.
Elon Musk hates Los Angeles' infamously terrible traffic as much as anyone. While you might think his electric car company Tesla and his dream of fully autonomous cars might solve that problem, there isn't much that satisfies a supervillain. Now he wants to disrupt the construction industry with The Boring Company and build tunnels underneath cities to transport cars on electric sleds at speeds of up to 124 MPH. This demonstration video shows Elon's idea to relieve congestion in cities once and for all.
HP's HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3101sdw delivers everything you need for printing at home or in a small office. The mono laser all-in-one printer delivers fast duplex black and white prints, with a 50-page automatic document feeder for scanning and copying. Setup is a snap, with automated installation through HP's website. A companion app for iOS and Android devices allows for mobile scanning and printing when connected to the printer's wifi network or directly to the printer via WiFi Direct. Scanning and printing from USB memory sticks is also available through a USB on the printer and using the 2.7-inch touchscreen control panel.
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Discover the power of advanced skincare technology with the Solawave Eye Recovery Pro—designed to brighten, lift, and refresh the delicate skin around your eyes. This revolutionary beauty tool combines red and near-infrared with amber and far-red light therapy to reduce puffiness, minimize fine lines, and enhance the natural radiance of your skin. The mask is cordless and fits securely thanks to its flexible, medical-grade silicone construction. Adjust the velcro straps and power up the mask for an easy three-minute treatment.
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Close-ups, medium shots, long shots, panning shots, tracking shots, zooms, dolly zooms — there are a million different ways to shoot a scene. That makes trying to categorize and then pick the best of each a monumental task, one which Cinefix is up too. In the first part of their Best Shots of All Time, they work through the close-up, medium, long, extreme close-up, and extreme long shots in their search.
Mathematics and art are two things that aren't usually thought of as going together. The geometric spirals of Stanford professor John Edmark combine the two in animated sculptures that seem to bloom and fade and bloom again — a never-ending cycle of life captured in a time-lapse. SciFri visited John to discuss his process, inspiration and the role of math in his art.
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