Not fearsome acid-spewing Xenomorhps or Predators or the Covenant (that would be bad news), but microscopic bacteria observed in sterilized meteorites by a NASA astrobiologist. Dr. Richard B. Hoover already wrote and published a paper on his findings and they can be read here. According to him, the … [Read more...] about Aliens! Aliens! Aliens!
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Diabolical Villains Create Cyborg Zombie Cockroaches
How is it possible? Excuse us, for we have a tendency to exaggerate with our titles. But we can at least vouch for 50% of what you just read above. Below is a disturbingly awesome example of a cyborg insect. … [Read more...] about Diabolical Villains Create Cyborg Zombie Cockroaches
This Random Tattoo Machine Marks You For Life
Not only does it mark you for life, but it imprints a religious symbol on your arm. So no vague tribal tats here, boys and girls. You can’t choose the ink design either because it's random. If you're Jewish and the machine delivers a green crescent, just gulp and move on. Although the whole … [Read more...] about This Random Tattoo Machine Marks You For Life
Graduate Student Claims Future Mass Extinction Is Inevitable
The good news is humans will survive it. The bad news is little else will. So much for good news, then. Nicholas Matzke, a graduate student from the U of California, Berkeley has just published a paper that concludes 3/4ths of all life on Earth will be extinct within 300 years. Matzke arrived … [Read more...] about Graduate Student Claims Future Mass Extinction Is Inevitable
Star Wars 3D Coming In February 2012
Back in September, Lucasfilm announced that they would be releasing the Star Wars saga in 3D in 2012. At the time of the announcement, we weren't given any specific date in 2012. Now it looks like the first Star Wars 3D movie will hit the theaters in the US on the 10th of February 2012. As we … [Read more...] about Star Wars 3D Coming In February 2012
Synergy Shares One Keyboard And Mouse Across Multiple Computers Over A Network
If you have multiple computers across your network that you need to administer but only require one keyboard and mouse to control them, a new piece of software called Synergy allows you to share a common keyboard and a mouse between multiple computers on a local network and supports Linux, Mac, and … [Read more...] about Synergy Shares One Keyboard And Mouse Across Multiple Computers Over A Network
Video Showing Windows OS Progress From 1 to 7 In Just 10 Minutes
A great 10-minute video has been put together documenting the upgrade process from Microsoft's first Windows 1 version right up to their latest Windows 7. This video showcases the evolution that has taken place over the years and explains the surprising number of features that have remained in the … [Read more...] about Video Showing Windows OS Progress From 1 to 7 In Just 10 Minutes
Google Body App From The Honeycomb Presentation Now Available In Android Market (video)
The impressive Google Body application that was showcased in Google's Honeycomb presentation is now available in the Android Market. The Google Body app allows you to explore your body in detail and has been described as 'Google Maps for the human body'. Watch a quick video demonstration after the … [Read more...] about Google Body App From The Honeycomb Presentation Now Available In Android Market (video)
Chinese Cook Builds Noodle Shaving Robot
Ugliness seems to be the predominant characteristic of Chinese robots. The one pictured below even bears an uncanny resemblance to Ultraman except its not shooting lasers from its arms but slicing noodles. … [Read more...] about Chinese Cook Builds Noodle Shaving Robot
Portal Turret Sentry Recreated In Lego
If you are eagerly awaiting the release of the new sequel, Portal 2, which will be hitting store shelves and Steam on April 21st, 2011, this Lego creation will undoubtedly bring back fond memories of the first Portal game. Will Page, also known as Haystack Hair, has used his Lego collection to … [Read more...] about Portal Turret Sentry Recreated In Lego
Recycled Apple Powerbook Clock
We have featured quite a few different geeky clocks here at Geeky Gadgets, and the latest one would make a fantastic addition to any Apple fan's office or apartment: the Recycled Apple Powerbook Clock. As the name suggests, the Recycled Apple Powerbook Clock is made using a recycled 15-inch Apple … [Read more...] about Recycled Apple Powerbook Clock
Vstone Team Aces RoboMara 2011
No country on Earth has a citizenry so passionate for robots as Japan. Explaining why the Japanese public has such a strong fixation on mecha might be pinned cultural beliefs, though we prefer a more straightforward line of reasoning: kids raised on Gundam must surely have a soft spot for humanoid … [Read more...] about Vstone Team Aces RoboMara 2011
