It's been common knowledge these days that China has a monopoly on rare earth minerals. Sure, other parts of the world might have vast deposits, but when it comes to production, no one comes close to beating China. This kind of geopolitical-economic clout is now being used to good, if worrying, … [Read more...] about China Pinches Rare Earths Production, Hurts Global Electronics
Asking For Trouble: The DIY Wolverine Adamantium Claws
Fine, the claws aren't coming out between his knuckles. The point is they are real blades. Ice skating blades, to be specific. Here they've been sharpened to deadly, uh, sharpness. It can cut salami a dozen different ways for sure. The guy wearing them? He's no Logan, and he sure doesn't have … [Read more...] about Asking For Trouble: The DIY Wolverine Adamantium Claws
Luminube Pillow Blinds You With Its Radiance
So instead of a bedside lamp, why not a glowing pillow? That's the whole point of Luminube, a bedroom accessory that keeps your pillow glowing into the wee hours. It's multi-purpose too, whether for bedside reading or just lighting up the darkness. The coolest feature is it works as a timer when … [Read more...] about Luminube Pillow Blinds You With Its Radiance
Get A White Board Anywhere With WhiteyPaint (Video)
If you're into whiteboards and their erasable markers, then you should learn about WhiteyPaint. Sure, weird name, but it's an interesting solution for when no whiteboards are at hand. What WhiteyPaint does is similar to a gloss; just paint it in three layers over a surface and when it dries, you can … [Read more...] about Get A White Board Anywhere With WhiteyPaint (Video)
Nothing Beats Having Your Own Beehive For Honey
The bad news is in the unfortunate case that the bees escape their man-made habitat, havoc ensues. Worse if it happens in your living room. Anyway, seen below is a sexy new concept from Philips, that ubiquitous European brand from Holland responsible for so many other gadgets. With this latest home … [Read more...] about Nothing Beats Having Your Own Beehive For Honey
Physicist Develops Anti-Mosquito Force Field (Video)
The more accurate term would be 'light barrier,' basically a band of laser light that disorients mosquitoes. The funny part is the very person who 'invented' this deterrent, Hungarian physicist Szabolcs Marka, isn't sure why mosquitoes are repelled in the first place. Neither does the Bill & … [Read more...] about Physicist Develops Anti-Mosquito Force Field (Video)
Indie Director Shoots Action Flick With DIY Cameras (Video)
Trust us, after you read this, you'll be very interested in the movie. But first, let the facts be laid bare. Evan Glodell recently embarked on an indie film project with a pair of cameras he built from scratch. The first was derived from the SI-2K Mini, a digital cinema camera. The SI-2K, once … [Read more...] about Indie Director Shoots Action Flick With DIY Cameras (Video)
Pour Your Heart Out In These Battlestar Galactica Notebooks
Everyone needs a "dear diary" outlet, right? Other than a Tumblr blog, for those seeking personal expression old school like Samuel Pepys and Anne Frank, then a new line of notebooks has arrived to sate such a need. Too bad there aren't any Battlestar Galactica quills included. Oh wait, no. Quills … [Read more...] about Pour Your Heart Out In These Battlestar Galactica Notebooks
Headscratcher: Facedrink Is Allegedly A Non-Alcoholic Social Drink
Can't argue the veracity of its claims because it says so on the product page. Apparently, judging by the promotional material available, a certain Barry Moustapha is the entrepreneur behind Facedrink. It's a suspiciously blue liquid that you're supposed to ingest for "the extra energy needed to be … [Read more...] about Headscratcher: Facedrink Is Allegedly A Non-Alcoholic Social Drink
B-Movie Reality: Lab Grown Killer Mosquito Unleashed On Own Species
Can't get any cheesier than this: genetically modified dengue mosquitoes are being deployed to kill other mosquitoes. Woah! The worst that can probably happen is they grow 100 times their size and start going after on humans. This is real Michael Crichton territory that deserves a big screen … [Read more...] about B-Movie Reality: Lab Grown Killer Mosquito Unleashed On Own Species
Manned Quadrocopter Flight Makes Aviation History (Video)
If you want to be specific, this flying machine from e-volo isn't exactly a quadrocopter. At 16 rotors strong, it's a first of its kind, a still prototypical multicopter. But let's settle on quadrocopter in the meantime, since its rotors are arranged in four separate clusters anyway. The big news is … [Read more...] about Manned Quadrocopter Flight Makes Aviation History (Video)
Very Impressive: Halo Sniper Rifle In Lego
Firstly: Woah! Second: The detail is incredible. Third: You should read this whole post to learn how it was made. Okay, let's get started. Seen below is the famed Anti-Materiel Rifle from the Halo universe, a dread weapon that has done its fair share of alien extinguishing during the protracted … [Read more...] about Very Impressive: Halo Sniper Rifle In Lego
