Oh Nom Nom Nom: Firefly Cupcakes [Pics]
There’s probably quite a few of you geekettes out there who I’m sure would love to sink their teeth in Captain Tightpants’ cupcakes, but as far as I’m concerned, only Kaylee’s would satisfy me. [Source | Via]
Monthly Archives: April 2011
In the Know: Should Unemployed Americans Buy Apple Gear?
Ok everyone, now let’s all drink a big tall glass of refreshing Apple Kool-Aid… Mmmkay?
Kindle titles on library shelves
In another crossover between the physical and virtual worlds, it will soon be possible for American owners to “borrow” Kindle books from their local library. The service has been made possible through an agreement between Amazon and Overdrive, an existing service for such e-book borrowing. The service already has apps for devices such as the [...]
Portal Kombat!!!! [Video]
Important: Please read the above headline while screaming loudly in the voice of “Mortal Kombat.” Thank you. Portality! [Via Nerdbastards]
Wolverine Boba Fett Cosplayer [Pic]
Ok, all these ridiculous multi-universe mashups are really starting to get out of hand. This one looks pretty badass though. [Source | Via]
Experience Human Flight [Video]
Experience what human flight feels like with this awesome slow-motion video produced by the people at the Melbourne Skydive Centre. [Via]
New Self-Healing Polymer Fixes Scratches on Cars and Furniture
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have recently developed a polymer-based material that can heal itself when placed under ultraviolet light for less than a minute. Check it out: [Via]
Star Wars Intro Dress [Pic]
This awesome Star Wars intro dress with matching headband was made by Chenoa from Vancouver, BC. [Via]
Underwater Pop: Whales Dig New Tunes
About five years ago, researchers discovered that whales have brain cells of a type only found in humans and other great apes. Spindle neurons were previously believed to be the thing that “set us apart” from other species because they’re involved in the process of emotion and social interaction. Specifically, “[t]he cells occur in parts [...]
Fake Science: How To Solve The Fossil Fuel Crisis [Pic]
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Portal 2 End/Credits Song: “Want You Gone”
Once again, Valve has hired geektastic singer-songwriter Jonathan Coulton to compose the music at the end of Portal 2, and as with Still Alive, the song doesn’t disappoint. Check it out:
LEGO Starcraft 2 Siege Tank
Check out this awesome remote controlled Starcraft 2 LEGO siege tank by Youtube user petzoldhaus. The tank can move forward and backward, turn, and go in and out of siege mode. Pew. Pew. Pew. [Youtube]
