Autodesk has this week released a fascinating demonstration of how it created a detailed 3D model of its headquarters in San Rafael, California, using 2D images captured by an Octo-Copter UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle). The technology showcased in this demonstration highlights the significant … [Read more...] about Autodesk Creates A 3D Model Of Its HQ Using An Octo-Copter And 2D Images (video)
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Bee Colony Collapse Linked to Pesticide-treated Corn
Scientists at Harvard School of Public Health have discovered more evidence against the real culprit behind Colony Collapse Disorder in bees: neonicotinoid pesticides. Published in the Science journal, their findings were revealed when they tried recreating bee collapse through corn syrup laced … [Read more...] about Bee Colony Collapse Linked to Pesticide-treated Corn
Easter Peeps Reenact ‘Game of Thrones’
It's Easter, and the Marshmallow Peeps are back to grace our Easter baskets. Just before they eat these Peeps, the guys from Epicurious thought of spicing up Easter a bit with 'A Peep of Thrones.' For the past years, the food site has been featuring the Peeps and what one can do with them aside … [Read more...] about Easter Peeps Reenact ‘Game of Thrones’
Chemicus is Your Chemistry-Inspired Home and Dining Set
Fancy taking your afternoon tea from a beaker? Art. Lebedev Studio has the perfect solution for that and more with their Chemicus service set. It's just a concept art, but we're sure chemistry geeks and fancy ceramic lovers will drool by just looking at laboratory test tubes and beakers … [Read more...] about Chemicus is Your Chemistry-Inspired Home and Dining Set
‘Future’ Search Queries Positively Correlated with Higher GDP
A new study from Nature's Scientific Reports journal reveals that people from wealthier countries are more interested in the future, as reflected by Google Trends. By checking the collective search engine queries (or Google Trends, to put it simply) and comparing them with the per-capita gross … [Read more...] about ‘Future’ Search Queries Positively Correlated with Higher GDP
PAC-MAN Real-Life Fan Film (video)
If you are a fan of the classic PAC-MAN game, you might enjoy this new fan-made PAC-MAN movie, which has brought the classic game to life and added a new twist. The PAC-MAN computer game was originally developed by Namco and was first released in Japan way back on May 22nd, 1980. Since then, the … [Read more...] about PAC-MAN Real-Life Fan Film (video)
Qbo Robot Time-Lapse Assembly Reveals Qbo’s Inner Workings (video)
Ever wondered just what goes into one of those cute Qbo Robots? Well a movie released by Thecorpora below shows exactly what components are used and where they go. The video shows a Qbo engineer constructing a robot from scratch in around 3 hours. Don't worry though as the video has been … [Read more...] about Qbo Robot Time-Lapse Assembly Reveals Qbo’s Inner Workings (video)
CyanogenMod Team Introduce Cid Their New Mascot
After three years of using their Andy skateboarding mascot to promote and link their work, the team responsible for CyanogenMod have introduced a new mascot named Cid. Cid which is short for CyanogenMod ID will now take the lead as the mascot of the teams creations and forge a new era for … [Read more...] about CyanogenMod Team Introduce Cid Their New Mascot
Angry Birds Remote Controlled Helicopter (video)
If you just can't get enough of the characters from the Angry Birds series of games created by Rovio, and would like to be able to fly your very own Angry Bird, this remote controlled Angry Bird helicopter might be the perfect thing to add to your wish list. The Angry Birds Helicopter has been … [Read more...] about Angry Birds Remote Controlled Helicopter (video)
Modern War Gear Solid, Spoof Complete Series In HD (video)
If you enjoyed or haven't yet seen the spoof "Modern War Gear Solid" series of movies created to reveal the comic side to your favourite FPS games, you might be pleased to know Beat Down Boogie now has combined all five parts of the comic series into one long Complete Saga, creating a 40-minute … [Read more...] about Modern War Gear Solid, Spoof Complete Series In HD (video)
The Rockboard Descender SkateBoard For All Terrains
Skateboard addicts are indeed having their hard time doing their tricks on grassy lands using their standard wheeled boards. But they should problem this dilemma no more; since Rockboard will be releasing soon an all-terrain board that features not wheels but tank-like treads instead. The … [Read more...] about The Rockboard Descender SkateBoard For All Terrains
Researchers Create Interactive Plants That Can React And Convey Emotions (video)
A team of researchers at Japan's Keio University are developing interactive plants, allowing the plants to display emotions and communicate with humans. Watch the video after the jump to see the unique concept in action. The team has managed to make living plants seem even more alive by attaching … [Read more...] about Researchers Create Interactive Plants That Can React And Convey Emotions (video)
