Illustrations from vintage children’s book on magnets by Cynthia Amrine
By Cynthia Amrine, via Fresh Photons (Can’t find attribution but would love to know who the artist is) Thanks to first4magnets.com for tracking down the artist!
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June 17, 2013
June 16, 2013
Wow. This here is what you would call a gigantic rotating supercell!
A supercell is a thunderstorm that is characterized by the presence of a mesocyclone: a deep, persistently rotating updraft.[1] For this reason, these storms are sometimes referred to asrotating thunderstorms.[2] Of the four classifications of thunderstorms (supercell, squall line,multi-cell, and single-cell), supercells are the overall least common and have the potential to be the most severe. Supercells are often isolated from other thunderstorms, and can dominate the local climate up to 32 kilometres (20 mi) away. (From Wikipedia)
A supercell near Booker, Texas from Mike Olbinski on Vimeo.
By Mike Olbinski, via Colossal
May 30, 2013
This marine theme lamppost installation is brilliant!
Another great ad from the Vancouver Aquarium, via Buzzfeed
May 25, 2013
This rendition of the periodic table by @annekatran is just wonderful. #chemistry #want
I would so buy this if it was available (although it would also be cool to add some of the usual atomic info into the table as well)
By Anneka Tran (click on image for larger view)
May 22, 2013
Axis-tilt: is the reason for the season. #awesome
Photo source unknown, via Fresh Photons
May 22, 2013
A sound scientific take on astrological readings
Applicable for all signs:
“The coming year is likely to present challenges; these trials are when your true character will show. Trusted friends can provide assistance in particularly pressing situations. Make use of the skills you have to compensate for ones you lack. Your reputation in the future depends on your honesty and integrity this year. Monetary investments will prove risky; inform yourself as much as possible. On the positive side, your chances of winning the lottery have never been greater!”
By Tim Harrod, via Futility Closet
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