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April 26, 2013 8:02 pm
Posted By averusblack in Tech & Gadgets
The ReWalk exoskeleton is a mobility device made to help wheelchair-bound people walk again. Another great example of exoskeleton technology helping people with disabilities!
April 26, 2013 8:01 pm
Posted By Tibor in Tech & Gadgets
Bolton Works, who specialize in digitizing physical objects into files that can be used in 3D printing and reverse engineering, demonstrated how these 3D scanners operate.
April 23, 2013 8:32 am
Posted By Tibor in Astronomy
Watch landscapes easily blend from one world to the other in this gallery of Earth and Mars images taken from space.
April 23, 2013 8:29 am
Posted By Tibor in Life On Earth
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Geographic are bringing the Birds-of-Paradise Project to the public. Tim Laman and Edwin Scholes document all 39 species of the bird-of-paradise.
April 19, 2013 1:49 am
Posted By Tibor in Making A Difference
CSA Astronaut Chris Hadfield debuts Microflow, a Canadian technology that can analyze blood samples in space or at any given remote location.
April 15, 2013 2:13 pm
Posted By averusblack in Tech & Gadgets
Introducing the disappearing car door! DeLoreans, eat your heart out. Simple and a great solution for things like getting parked in!
April 9, 2013 7:29 pm
Posted By averusblack in Physics & Chemistry
Canadian Space Agency Astronaut Chris Hadfield demonstrates the physics of tears in space.
April 9, 2013 7:22 pm
Posted By averusblack in Earth Sciences
The Mediterranean can only exist because of the Strait of Gilbralter. Were it to close up - as it did 6 million years ago - the entire sea would vanish!
April 9, 2013 3:01 am
Posted By averusblack in Life On Earth
Though not actually related to trilobytes, this beetle (Found on Mt. Dulit in Borneo) has a dark, flat body that has earned them the nickname. Incredible... and somewhat horrifying.
April 9, 2013 3:00 am
Posted By Tibor in Earth Sciences
September 2012, Arctic sea ice shrank to it’s lowest level extent ever measured in the satellite era.
April 8, 2013 12:16 pm
Posted By averusblack in Tech & Gadgets
Ben Shelef and a quick explanation of what a space elevator is, how it works, and the basic concept of how to install one on the planet.
April 8, 2013 12:15 pm
Posted By Tibor in Earth Sciences
A look back at the best views of our planet from space in the last year, including true color satellite images, Earth science data visualizations, time lapses from the International Space Station, and computer models.
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1. The Oarfish - Real Life Sea Serpent
1. The Oarfish - Real Life Sea Serpent

(The Oarfish is a very long, bony fish with an appearance similar to that of a dragon. This creature of legend is believed to be the source of many sea serpent tales. This is the first time it has been filmed alive at the surface.)
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Category: Life On Earth
2. Gladiator Spider Hunting With A Net
2. Gladiator Spider Hunting With A Net

(Did you know that some species of spider actually weave nets to catch their prey? Witness a Deinopis spider performing this extraordinary behavior first hand via this film. )
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Category: Life On Earth
3. Draining A Lake - Peigneur Mining Disaster
3. Draining A Lake - Peigneur Mining Disaster

(A mining crew drilled through the bottom of a lake and into a salt mine. As the lake begins to drain into the mine, a whirlpool forms, sucking down barges, kilometers of land and reversing the flow of the Gulf of Mexico.)
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Category: Earth Sciences
4. 30 Hornets vs 30,000 Bees
4. 30 Hornets vs 30,000 Bees

(A group of 30 Japanese hornets slaughter a European Honey Bee colony of 30,000.)
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Category: Life On Earth
5. Frilled Shark (English Report)
5. Frilled Shark (English Report)

(This video shows rare footage of a frilled shark in shallow water. The frilled shark (Chlamydoselachus anguineus) is a living fossil and is usually found at depths of around 2,000 feet.)
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Category: Life On Earth
6. World's Largest Ant
6. World's Largest Ant

(The male siafu ant (also known as the Driver Ant) may be the biggest in the world, but it is destined to live its life as a slave. )
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Category: Life On Earth
7. Honey Bees Cook Hornets To Kill Them
7. Honey Bees Cook Hornets To Kill Them

(These hornets can take out 30,000 European Bees, but their Japanese counterparts have devised a trick. The Honey Bees surround the Scout Hornet and raises its temperature enough to kill it.)
Hits: 55011
Category: Life On Earth
8. Lion's Mane - Giant Jellyfight
8. Lion's Mane - Giant Jellyfight

(The Lion's mane jellyfish (Cyanea capillata) is the largest known species of jellyfish.)
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Category: Life On Earth
9. Pistol Shrimp Caught On Video
9. Pistol Shrimp Caught On Video

(The pistol shrimp can shoot a blast of water at a speed of 100km/h and at the temperature of the sun. This stunning video showcases their natural talents.)
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Category: Life On Earth
10. Cordyceps - Parasitic Fungi
10. Cordyceps - Parasitic Fungi

(David Attenborough narrates this piece on the amazing Cordyceps fungus. Each fungus attacks only one species of insect, first by altering their behaviour and then reproduces by fruiting a mushroom off its victim.)
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Category: Life On Earth
11. How Many Times Is The Ball Passed? (Video)
11. How Many Times Is The Ball Passed? (Video)

(Try to count how many times the ball is passed between the players in the white shirts. A very interesting psychology experiment called the Awareness Test.)
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Category: Humanity
12. Lemurs Get High On Hallucinogenic Millipedes
12. Lemurs Get High On Hallucinogenic Millipedes

(Gently biting the head of giant venomous millipedes puts the large insects into a defensive mode, triggering their ability to excrete highly powerful toxins. Lemurs are resistant to the poison so they indulge in the psychotropic effects.)
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Category: Life On Earth
13. Octopus Eats Shark
13. Octopus Eats Shark

(Zoo keepers were surprised to find their sharks disappearing from a large saltwater tank. In an attempt to catch the culprit, experts found they had captured video of a different species defining itself as the apex predator.)
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Category: Life On Earth
14. Frilled Shark (Japanese Report)
14. Frilled Shark (Japanese Report)

(This video shows rare footage of a frilled shark in shallow water. The frilled shark (Chlamydoselachus anguineus) is a living fossil and is usually found at depths of around 2,000 feet.)
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Category: Life On Earth
15. Machine Reverts Plastic To Oil
15. Machine Reverts Plastic To Oil

(A group in Japan has devised the technology to convert discarded plastics back into oil. One kilogram of plastics, if burned, can produce 3 kilograms of CO2. When reprocessed by the machine, that one kilogram of plastic can yield up to one liter of oil.)
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Category: Making A Difference
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1. The Oarfish - Real Life Sea Serpent
1. The Oarfish - Real Life Sea Serpent

(The Oarfish is a very long, bony fish with an appearance similar to that of a dragon. This creature of legend is believed to be the source of many sea serpent tales. This is the first time it has been filmed alive at the surface.)
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3.42
Category: Life On Earth
2. Vampire Squid - Vampyroteuthis Infernalis
2. Vampire Squid - Vampyroteuthis Infernalis

(Vampyroteuthis infernalis, or vampire squid, is a deep ocean squid that has several interesting tactics for offense and defense. It has only been caught once on film. This is that video.)
Rating:
3.4
Category: Life On Earth
3. Octopus Eats Shark
3. Octopus Eats Shark

(Zoo keepers were surprised to find their sharks disappearing from a large saltwater tank. In an attempt to catch the culprit, experts found they had captured video of a different species defining itself as the apex predator.)
Rating:
3.38
Category: Life On Earth
4. Frilled Shark (English Report)
4. Frilled Shark (English Report)

(This video shows rare footage of a frilled shark in shallow water. The frilled shark (Chlamydoselachus anguineus) is a living fossil and is usually found at depths of around 2,000 feet.)
Rating:
3.36
Category: Life On Earth
5. Gladiator Spider Hunting With A Net
5. Gladiator Spider Hunting With A Net

(Did you know that some species of spider actually weave nets to catch their prey? Witness a Deinopis spider performing this extraordinary behavior first hand via this film. )
Rating:
3.31
Category: Life On Earth
6. Battle Between Lions, Buffalos, and Crocodiles
6. Battle Between Lions, Buffalos, and Crocodiles

(A pride of lions takes down a buffalo cub and finds itself fighting off crocodiles and then the entire buffalo herd. An unbelievable video.)
Rating:
3.31
Category: Life on Earth
7. 30 Hornets vs 30,000 Bees
7. 30 Hornets vs 30,000 Bees

(A group of 30 Japanese hornets slaughter a European Honey Bee colony of 30,000.)
Rating:
3.3
Category: Life On Earth
8. Planet Earth
8. Planet Earth

(A stunning compilation showcasing some of our planet's beauty, compiled by Ben Lovatt (the Founder of EducatedEarth).)
Rating:
3.27
Category: Earth Sciences
9. Frilled Shark (Japanese Report)
9. Frilled Shark (Japanese Report)

(This video shows rare footage of a frilled shark in shallow water. The frilled shark (Chlamydoselachus anguineus) is a living fossil and is usually found at depths of around 2,000 feet.)
Rating:
3.27
Category: Life On Earth
10. Clever Crows Cracking Nuts With Cars
10. Clever Crows Cracking Nuts With Cars

(Some crows living in a Japanese city have come up with a clever way to crack the shell off of nuts - dropping them onto busy roads. A prime example of urban adaptation.)
Rating:
3.27
Category: Life On Earth
11. Killer Whales vs Sealions
11. Killer Whales vs Sealions

(Killer Whales hunt seal pups off the coast of Argentina. After they eat, they decide to play with the others by hurling them 40 feet through the air.)
Rating:
3.26
Category: Astronomy
12. Machine Reverts Plastic To Oil
12. Machine Reverts Plastic To Oil

(A group in Japan has devised the technology to convert discarded plastics back into oil. One kilogram of plastics, if burned, can produce 3 kilograms of CO2. When reprocessed by the machine, that one kilogram of plastic can yield up to one liter of oil.)
Rating:
3.26
Category: Making A Difference
13. Pistol Shrimp Caught On Video
13. Pistol Shrimp Caught On Video

(The pistol shrimp can shoot a blast of water at a speed of 100km/h and at the temperature of the sun. This stunning video showcases their natural talents.)
Rating:
3.23
Category: Life On Earth
14. Burning Christmas Tree
14. Burning Christmas Tree

(Be safe around the holiday season. This video shows how quickly a Christmas tree blaze can get out of control.)
Rating:
3.22
Category: Miscellaneous
15. Cordyceps - Parasitic Fungi
15. Cordyceps - Parasitic Fungi

(David Attenborough narrates this piece on the amazing Cordyceps fungus. Each fungus attacks only one species of insect, first by altering their behaviour and then reproduces by fruiting a mushroom off its victim.)
Rating:
3.21
Category: Life On Earth
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(This flash map will show you earthquakes detected recently around the world.)
Posted on April 15, 2013 at 2:25 pm in Earth Sciences.
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(The amount of ice melting on the Antarctic Peninsula has increased dramatically in recent decades.)
Posted on April 15, 2013 at 2:16 pm in Earth Sciences.
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(Shodan is the world’s first computer search engine that lets you search the Internet for computers. Find devices based on city, country, latitude/longitude, host name, operating system and IP. “Shodan is a search engine for hackers both good and bad. Sho)
Posted on April 9, 2013 at 7:35 pm in Technology.
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(After 17-years living below ground, billions of cicadas belonging to Brood II are beginning to emerge across much of the eastern United States. )
Posted on April 8, 2013 at 5:32 pm in Living World.
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(By translating shapes into computerized images, this system can turn any surface into a touch-screen.)
Posted on April 1, 2013 at 8:28 am in Technology.
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(Two forthcoming European Physical Journal D papers challenge established wisdom about the nature of vacuum. )
Posted on March 26, 2013 at 4:55 am in Physics.
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(New developments in microscopy have allowed researchers to image individual bonds within a molecule — seeing down to the atom scale. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/scientists-can-now-see-individual-atoms-2012-9#ixzz2ONqAybqc)
Posted on March 23, 2013 at 10:06 am in Physics.
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(Mars One co-founder tells CBC about its proposed one-way trip to the Red Planet)
Posted on March 18, 2013 at 12:39 am in Astronomy.
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(A defense contractor better known for building jet fighters and lethal missiles says it has found a way to slash the amount of energy needed to remove salt from seawater, potentially making it vastly cheaper to produce clean water at a time when scarcity )
Posted on March 17, 2013 at 9:50 pm in Technology.
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(New research suggests it may be possible to learn complex tasks with little to no conscious effort, just like in The Matrix. Whoa, indeed.)
Posted on March 17, 2013 at 6:28 pm in Technology.
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(NASA technicians have just finished the mirror backplate support structure, a folding wing assembly designed with to safely collapse the beryllium mirror during flight, and expand it again in orbit.)
Posted on March 16, 2013 at 2:26 pm in Astronomy.
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(The new find solves a puzzle about where these big-fanged felines arose)
Posted on March 16, 2013 at 8:36 am in Earth Sciences.
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