Is the glass half-full or half-empty: College Major Edition
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Monthly Archives: March 2011
Solar power turns over a new leaf
An MIT scientist claims he has achieved “one of the Holy Grails of science”: an artificial leaf that stands up to practical application. The device simulates photosynthesis to generate electricity using just sunlight and water — reputedly doing so 10 times more efficiently than a real leaf. Daniel Nocera acknowledged that his team’s output is [...]
Are you as tall as Darth Vader? 7-foot-tall science fiction growth chart
This one is for all the geeky parents reading us. If you’re looking for a growth chart for your kids, the head blogger over at Geeky Dad made an awesome one for his daughter. Check it out! My daughter is turning one soon, and I decided we needed a growth chart as awesome as she [...]
Retro Toys + LEGO = Awesome
Everyone, I’d like to introduce you to my new best friend, Orion Pax. Why is Orion my new best friend? Because he made this out of LEGO: He also made this out of LEGO: And this, too: That is why Orion Pax is my new best friend. Now head over to his Flickr page for [...]
Stress Free Tech Support [Cartoon]
[Source: Virtual Shackles]
Amazon Deal of the Day: 46% Off Logitech Wireless Desktop MK700 Keyboard + Laser Mouse – $53.99
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has the Logitech Wireless Desktop MK700 Keyboard and Laser Mouse for the low, low price of $53.99. That’s 46% Off the combo’s usual retail price of $99.99. With the Logitech Wireless Desktop MK700, comfort and productivity go hand-in-hand. Concave keys position your fingers properly, and their [...]
Brain-Powered Steampunk Mouse
I’m not sure how Peter Balch’s “steampunk” mouse should be qualified… creepy? Sure. Awesome? Why not. Ergonomic? Absolutely not! Now how is that thing supposed to work, anyway? Hit the link for some additional pictures plus a short walkthough on how he built the thing. [Steampunk Mouse | Via Neatorama]
Bob-Omb Birthday Cake [Pic]
[GaS] Reader Katie B. just sent me this awesome Bob-omb cake she made for someone’s birthday. Great job Katie! The cake really looks awesome and delicious! If you’ve made something really geeky recently (like this cake) and would like us to feature it on the site, be sure to get in touch with us via [...]
Please Copy This Into Your Status Update [Cartoon]
Don’t you just hate it when this kind of crap appears on people’s Facebook profile? [Source: Shoeboxblog]
The Mushroom King [Video]
[Source: Dorkly]
First Official Poster: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
It all ends 7.15, geeks. Can you believe I haven’t even seen part 1 yet? Yeah, I know… shame on me. [Source]
Awesome Shirt: Extra Terrestrials
From the newer, even more enhanced version of E.T. Changing guns to walkie talkies was only the beginning! Artwork by Glen Brogan. [Get it @ Splitreason.com]
