technology

You Won’t Believe These 30 Items Came From A 3D Printer

There’s no use denying it—3D printers are changing the way the world works. Although companies and artists are the primary users of these extraordinary devices, as costs lessen 3D printers could start popping up in homes across the country. And while the ability to print stem cells and prosthetic limbs...

By Kiri Picone • Jul 20, 2014

You Won’t Believe These 30 Items Came From A 3D Printer

There’s no use denying it—3D printers are changing the way the world works. Although companies and artists are the primary users of these extraordinary devices, as costs lessen 3D printers could start popping up in homes across the country. And while the ability to print stem cells and prosthetic limbs...

By Kiri Picone • July 20, 2014

11 Of History’s Weirdest Inventions

From boats that would survive an ice age to wooden swimming suits, these strange inventions are also the most delightful to look back on.

By Savannah Cox • Jun 30, 2014

11 Of History’s Weirdest Inventions

From boats that would survive an ice age to wooden swimming suits, these strange inventions are also the most delightful to look back on.

By Savannah Cox • June 30, 2014

The Terribly Inaccurate And Bad Science In 6 Of Your Favorite Films

When it comes to scientific accuracy in sci-fi movies, it’s no secret that most filmmakers play it fast and loose, with audience entertainment being the ultimate goal. Luckily, a lot of moviegoers are quite adept at suspending their disbelief for the sake of preserving their fantasy, (and getting their money’s...

By Erin Kelly • Jun 30, 2014

The Terribly Inaccurate And Bad Science In 6 Of Your Favorite Films

When it comes to scientific accuracy in sci-fi movies, it’s no secret that most filmmakers play it fast and loose, with audience entertainment being the ultimate goal. Luckily, a lot of moviegoers are quite adept at suspending their disbelief for the sake of preserving their fantasy, (and getting their money’s...

By Erin Kelly • June 30, 2014

5 Ways 3D Printing Will Change The World

While 3D printing seems well suited in the plot of a futuristic sci-fi novel, it is well within our grasp. Using a variety of materials that includes wood, metal, plastics and fabrics, we are now able to print various three-dimensional objects, ranging from food, spare parts, weapons, homes, organs, medical...

By Kiri Picone • Mar 6, 2014

5 Ways 3D Printing Will Change The World

While 3D printing seems well suited in the plot of a futuristic sci-fi novel, it is well within our grasp. Using a variety of materials that includes wood, metal, plastics and fabrics, we are now able to print various three-dimensional objects, ranging from food, spare parts, weapons, homes, organs, medical...

By Kiri Picone • March 6, 2014

What We Love This Week, Volume LII

Ben Kling’s Geeky Literary Valentines Day Cards Hallmark is too commercial. A box of chocolates conjures too many images of Tom Hanks. Neither of them portrays your sophistication; none demonstrates that you did indeed get an A on your James Joyce essay or that you’ve been to the Met. Twice....

By Savannah Cox • Feb 14, 2014

What We Love This Week, Volume LII

Ben Kling’s Geeky Literary Valentines Day Cards Hallmark is too commercial. A box of chocolates conjures too many images of Tom Hanks. Neither of them portrays your sophistication; none demonstrates that you did indeed get an A on your James Joyce essay or that you’ve been to the Met. Twice....

By Savannah Cox • February 14, 2014

21 How It’s Made GIFs Bound To Blow Your Mind

We benefit from and enjoy the following products on a regular basis, and yet we seldom see the engineering-heavy processes that bring our beloved material goods to our supermarket shelves. Realized in GIF form, your favorite items assume a new–and perhaps less appealing–identity. How It’s Made: Ice Cream Sandwiches How...

By All That's Interesting • Jan 30, 2014

21 How It’s Made GIFs Bound To Blow Your Mind

We benefit from and enjoy the following products on a regular basis, and yet we seldom see the engineering-heavy processes that bring our beloved material goods to our supermarket shelves. Realized in GIF form, your favorite items assume a new–and perhaps less appealing–identity. How It’s Made: Ice Cream Sandwiches How...

By All That's Interesting • January 30, 2014

100 Interesting Facts About The World To Blow Your Mind

Learn more about the amazing world with these interesting facts about life that are guaranteed to tantalize your mind.

By Alexander Baldwin • Jan 27, 2014

100 Interesting Facts About The World To Blow Your Mind

Learn more about the amazing world with these interesting facts about life that are guaranteed to tantalize your mind.

By Alexander Baldwin • January 27, 2014

Five Of Today’s Most Incredible Illustrators


While the word “illustrator” might bring to mind a children’s book artist, these five illustrators graduated from storybooks decades ago. Thanks to the ever-growing arsenal of available digital media creation tools, the world of illustration has undergone a major transformation over the years. Today’s illustrators blend traditional and digital media...

By Kiri Picone • Dec 5, 2013

Five Of Today’s Most Incredible Illustrators


While the word “illustrator” might bring to mind a children’s book artist, these five illustrators graduated from storybooks decades ago. Thanks to the ever-growing arsenal of available digital media creation tools, the world of illustration has undergone a major transformation over the years. Today’s illustrators blend traditional and digital media...

By Kiri Picone • December 5, 2013

Six Mindblowing Miniature Gadgets

LCD Contact Lens On a mission to one-up the oh-so successful Google Glasses, scientists at Belgium’s Ghent University have created the world’s first LCD Screen Contact Lens. While the design is still in its early stages, the user simply applies the device like he or she would a contact lens...

By All That's Interesting • Nov 25, 2013

Six Mindblowing Miniature Gadgets

LCD Contact Lens On a mission to one-up the oh-so successful Google Glasses, scientists at Belgium’s Ghent University have created the world’s first LCD Screen Contact Lens. While the design is still in its early stages, the user simply applies the device like he or she would a contact lens...

By All That's Interesting • November 25, 2013

How The Internet Is Destroying Your Brain And The Negative Impact Of The Internet

The Internet makes Google cat searches easier than ever but the long-lasting negative effects of Internet use are hiding in plain sight.

By All That's Interesting • Jul 20, 2013

How The Internet Is Destroying Your Brain And The Negative Impact Of The Internet

The Internet makes Google cat searches easier than ever but the long-lasting negative effects of Internet use are hiding in plain sight.

By All That's Interesting • July 20, 2013