This totally made my day: An absolutely breathtaking view of the Milkyway as seen from Mars.
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September 13, 2012
Son of a B****, I’m Sick of These Dolphins
From a Wes Anderson quote in The Life Aquatic, and good for a segue into marine biology careers. Also see this.
By Nick McLellan, via Hey Oscar Wilde!
September 12, 2012
Huge daddy long legs viewable and stunning from Space Needle.
“Seattle artist and science illustrator Marlin Peterson was recently commissioned by the Washington State Artist Trust to paint a mural somewhere in the city. After searching unsuccessfully for a suitably large wall, Peterson got the idea to look for a large roof, and where would a painting on a roof be more visiable than right underneath the Seattle Space Needle.” (Text from Colossal)
By Marlin Peterson, via Colossal.
September 12, 2012
O.K. rate the validity of this: There are only three reasons why a man carries flowers.
I’m seeing this as a potential visual to talk about obvious and non-obvious facets of making claims, generating hypoetheses, and things you can do to test them.
By dont fret, via Hey Oscar Wilde!
September 11, 2012
Is there life on Mars?
From the pages of Fake Science 101.
September 10, 2012
Talk about an amazing coincidence: Bizarrely perfect anagram for Neil Armstrong quote.
Saw this at Futility Closet. Note that it has been said that the proper quote does include the word “a,” as it was apparently drowned out by static.
“THAT’S ONE SMALL STEP FOR A MAN, ONE GIANT LEAP FOR MANKIND — NEIL ARMSTRONG”
is an anagram of
“AN EAGLE LANDS ON EARTH’S MOON, MAKING A FIRST SMALL PERMANENT FOOTPRINT”
(Note that the sound you hear is your brain exploding…)
September 7, 2012
This space exploration themed animation is mesmerizing to watch.
By Théo GUIGNARD, Nöé LECOMBRE, Hugo MORENO from GOBELINS, l’école de l’image. Note that that link is generally good for some great procrastinating (esp. if you admire great animation).
Via Drawn
September 7, 2012
Rubik Cube made of Brain.
Fully functional and created by Jason Freeny
September 7, 2012
Anatomical Model: Barbie Edition.
O.K. when are we going to get an anatomical Chewbacca (seriously)?
Model by Jason Freeny, via Colossal.
September 7, 2012
Fantasy Creature X-Rays (Or Are They?)
“Korean artist Wonman Kim, aka Curt Man, is a graphic designer and illustrator who recently held his first solo exhibition, titled Trinity, for his intriguing digital works. The colorful mix of puzzling images depict what appear to be x-ray scans of different animals. Although, these are no ordinary x-rays.”
Art by Wonman Kim.
Text via My Modern Met.
September 6, 2012
Team names in my molecular biology lab class: Which one do you think is the best?
Basically, I always host a competition within my lab courses, and here are this term’s team names. This contest can get very competitive sometimes, which is why I have a Magic 8 Ball in my lab. It’s sole purpose is to finalize controversial decisions.
The “best” one is worth points. Which one do you think should win?
Via my Instagram.
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