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UFO activity in September, 2012

UFO activity in September, 2012

This is turning into a “thing” on Techi. The good folks over at AnonymousFO put out these great compilation videos of UFO activity from around the world. What is making this possible? More cameras available in our pockets at all times thanks to smartphones Greater connectivity and a broader audience thanks to YouTube A dramatic increase in UFO activity across the globe All of the above We think it’s #4. What are your thoughts? * * * “UFOs” image courtesy of Shutterstock….

UFO activity in July, 2012

UFO activity in July, 2012

We first started posting UFO activity last month with the August UFO activity, but we’re working our way backwards. There’s something up there. People can have their doubts all they want – the increase in video footage isn’t just about more people with video editing skills. It’s about more people with cell phones that capture the activity. See for yourself. * * * “UFO” image courtesy of Shutterstock….

A skeptical look at a theory: the Nephilim built the pyramids?

A skeptical look at a theory: the Nephilim built the pyramids?

There is no shortage of theories about how the pyramids were built, in particular the gargantuan Great Pyramid Of Giza. It is of such size, magnitude, and architectural awesomeness that few believe it could have been built by ancient humans without some help. On an interview on Coast to Coast AM, author Patrick Heron has his own theory, that the nephilim of the Bible are behind it. Here’s the theory. …

Levitating solutions may eventually be useful - today it

Levitating solutions may eventually be useful - today it's just pretty darn nifty

There’s a use, here. Argonne National Lab knows it. Most people who watch the video below would suspect it. Nobody’s quite sure what that use is, but for now it’s enough to know that it can be done. By using sound waves, the lab has discovered a way to make solutions containing different pharmaceuticals float in mid air.  Dropped from a syringe or even from a spoon, the droplets of liquid remain stationary within the field. As Argonne says on their site, it’s no magic show: It’s not a magic trick and it’s not sleight of hand – scientists really are using levitation to improve the drug development…

A 4-armed robot with a mohawk playing the drums

A 4-armed robot with a mohawk playing the drums

Sometimes, a video or story requires an introduction based upon the content itself. In this case, we’re better off just presenting the video to you. Make of it what you will. …

Robot noodle slicer grows in popularity in China

Robot noodle slicer grows in popularity in China

They may not make an appearance on The Iin a way that people ron Chef any time soon but the “Robot Chef” is able to slice noodles quickly, efficiently, and in a way that hasn’t turned off patrons of noodle houses in Beijing. Perhaps most importantly for business owners, they are cheaper and don’t complain as much as human employees. When Cui Runguan came up with the idea to make the robot chef in 2006, the idea was that it’s the type of job that most people cannot do long term. It’s tiring, repetitive, and simple enough for the windshield-wiper technology of the robot to duplicate. At less than $2000 a machine,…

6 cool facts about Neil Armstrong

6 cool facts about Neil Armstrong

When celebrities die, we often get the disappointing surge of dirt and mud that shows that they may not have been as admirable as we once thought. It happened to Steve Jobs who was called many names we can’t mention in this blog. It happened in bulk to Michael Jackson, though he was having much of that mud slung while he was still alive; some of the mud was, indeed, fresh. For Neil Armstrong who died earlier this week, the stories coming out are different. He seems to have been pretty consistent with the way he handled the media, his activities, and his life in general. The man was a hero in more ways than one…

Awesome Mortal Kombat vs Street Fighter fan video

Awesome Mortal Kombat vs Street Fighter fan video

Every time I hear about a fan-made real-life gaming video, I get discouraged. There have been some pretty good ones over the years but the vast majority of them are amateur at best, insulting at worst. This one, coming to us from @gvoakes, is pretty epic. It combines great real-life special effects but does very well at keeping the two-dimensional feel associated with the gameplay. It pits a pair of the best fighting games of all time against each other. On one side, you have Scorpion from Mortal Kombat.On the other side, you have Ryu from Street Fighter. Who won? The video lets you vote at the end. …

In case you ever wondered about traveling through a hollow earth...

In case you ever wondered about traveling through a hollow earth...

Normally, VSauce puts out some amazing minutephysics videos that spark the imagination and enlighten us in ways the world and universe work. Other times, the information is relatively useless but interesting nonetheless. This video falls into the latter category. What would happen if you drilled from one side of the earth through the center to the other? That’s what they try to explain here. …

What does it take to become an Entrepreneur?

What does it take to become an Entrepreneur?

So you want to build an app, construct your dream gadget or become the next Steve Jobs. No matter what entrepreneurial visions you may want to venture, to be an entrepreneur you must be able to roll with the punches and understand that failure is a part of the process since 82% of the time you will. This does not mean that your success isn’t awaiting you, but first you need to understand what it takes to be an entrepreneur and the risks and rewards that come with turning a vision into a reality. Money will never be the motive as to why you take the risk and increase your debt to ensure that what you want to see…

Shutter speed synchronized with helicopter blades makes for one freaky video

Shutter speed synchronized with helicopter blades makes for one freaky video

It may be the coolest helicopter video you see all day. Here, the videographer has set the capture rate of the camera (what most consider the shutter speed though that’s not actually the case) to synchronize almost perfectly with the blades of the helicopter. The results are freaky to say the least. Needless to say, the video has gone viral. …

Touching "Magic Arms" video shows some of the potential of 3D printers

Touching "Magic Arms" video shows some of the potential of 3D printers

We’ve seen some of the amazing things that 3D printers can do, but most of them are more for folly and enjoyment rather than practical use. The future of 3D printers is bright, but today they’re good for launching Stephen Colbert’s head into space and not a lot more. Or are they? There have been other examples of how 3D printing technology can be used for practical purposes, but the video below is the most touching and truly amazing use that we’ve seen so far. In it, young Emma was born with arthrogryposis, a disability that would have made it impossible for her to move her arms. Thanks to a combination…

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