It's something we rarely have to think about in America, but in developing countries people are lucky enough to have a roof over their heads, much less indoor lighting. Houses are dark during the day, and lack of interior light is a serious problem that, as it turns out, has a dead simple solution.
Soda bottles are collected, filled with water and bleach, then sealed and fitted into ceiling panels to act as brilliant mini skylights. This project, called Isang Litrong Liwanag, or A Liter Of Light, aims to show people across the globe how they can install these bottle lights for themselves and bring some light into their lives.
3D printers have been used to create some amazing things, from robot parts to minecraft models to flexible solar panels, but nothing compares to being able to print out body parts for surgery!
In Germany, researchers have created artificial blood vessels by putting a mix of synthetic polymers and biomolecules, so that the vessels aren't rejected, into the 3d printer ink reservoirs, and the results are a finely detailed set of transplant worthy capillaries precisely detailed in every way.
Now that they have succeeded in creating blood vessels, researchers are looking at ways in which to print out internal organs and bones. I wonder how much those ink cartridges cost to replace?
http://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2011-09/3-d-printer-can-manufacture-artificial-blood-vessels-tissue-engineering -image via Fraunhofer IGB
Geez, Superman's hair looks perfect even as a fetus! Tongue in cheek and encased in clear resin to complete that medical specimen look, this has to be the first time that superfolks have undergone a prenatal makeover! Take a look at more of these cool sculptures by Alexandre Nicolas at the ComicsAlliance link below.
This maquette of the Hatbox Ghost, a mysterious figure that appeared briefly in Disneyland's Haunted Mansion before seemingly disappearing off the face of the earth, was made by Kevin and Jody Kidney in celebration of Walt Disney World's 40th Anniversary.
He features real hair fibers and a base made out of weathered barn wood, with a wavy glass bell jar on top so the sculpt looks a bit strange when viewed through the glass. Let's hope this sculpture doesn't mysteriously vanish like the original animatronic figure!
This is what Finn from Adventure Time would look like if Frank Miller drew up the character design. Drawn in stark comic style by John Suarez, this battle scarred and bloody Finn is not to be f@%#d with.
The DC Universe is going through some major changes, both in the comics and now online, so there's never been a better time to dive in and see what the buzz is all about. And if you haven't played DC Universe online yet, wait until October when it all becomes free to play. The proposed change will make it free to download and play, with different subscription levels for more die-hard players, so you can check out the game without spending all your hard earned cash!
This might look like a crime scene photo, or something out of Dahmer's personal collection, but believe it or not these amazing body part sculptures are made entirely out of bread. Created by Thai baker/sculptor Kittiwat Unarrom, these gruesome looking pieces blur the line between art and food, and it takes a lot of nerve to bite into a loaf of bread that looks like a corpse! Follow the link to DesignTaxi to see a short vid and many more examples of these morbid food sculptures.
Watching these guys imitate an anime scene is funny yet somehow scary, and it's made much worse by the fact that they're acting out to a Backstreet Boys song, especially when the guy on the left's hair is so much cooler than all of the Backstreet Boys put together. This video makes me glad that people don't express themselves like the characters in anime do, or else we'd all have a hard time telling whether someone is angry or extremely happy!
Take a trip back with this fun PopSci archive gallery of ways to reuse household items and see if you can't find a way to spruce up your boring old house, or an idea for a fun christmas gift made from your leftover stuff. The kid in the drawing sure looks happy with his abacus made from thread spools, so this article may bring happiness into your life!
Ryan Kelly's illustrations have been pleasing eyeballs for many years, in titles, such as DMZ and Northlanders, which appeal to mature readers. But what would our favorite spandex clad superfolk look like if Kelly drew them? Head on over to his blog and see what Ryan draws in his spare time.
This fun new app/game shows you just when and where a zombie invasion is about to occur, giving you enough time to run away as fast as you can! Appropriately titled "Zombies, Run!", it boldly attempt to combine zombie game and exercise regimen into an interactive story experience. Sounds like a great way to let your imagination run wild, just don't go running out into traffic!
It's Spidey red versus Superman blue in this infographic that shows the ways in which the two comic juggernauts use color to tell their tales. Be sure to read on and find out all about the importance of colors in comics, and how when some heroes change color it really alters their mood.
Crazy Dave's new video has made him the latest YouTube sensation, and proves that he does more than sell stuff out of his trunk and help homeowners battle waves of invading zombies. Plant yourself in a chair and enjoy!
Somewhere between video game concept art and stylish fashion design plates, these X-Men redesigns give our favorite mutant super team a futuristic edge that demands respect. Check out David's DeviantArt page and see the world of video games and comic books through his eyes, and see how these awesome images go from sketch to final glory.
What happens when a scrawny white guy is cast to play the role of Luke Cage, aka Power Man, in the movie adaptation of the comic book? Well, let's just say that the results are less than spectacular.
