'ATHLETE.' NASA's Next Robot Walker To Build A Moon Base
In NASA’s continued ambition to further space exploration, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory has designed the next rover to build and supply a future lunar base. The ATHLETE (All-Terrain Hex-Limbed Extra-Terrestrial Explorer) is designed to tackle any terrain the moon could throw at it, while transporting tools, equipment and personnel in the process.
Digital Data Stored On DNA. The Hard Drive Of The Future?
Researchers have successfully encoded MP3s, text files and JPEGs into DNA files, claiming that the biomolecular material will become an "attractive storage medium" in just a few decades.
Searching "Pokémon X Videos" In Google Leads To Porn
A few weeks ago Nintendo announced Pokémon X, and all across the world children are gleefully searching for more info, only to meet with a terrible fate. It has been discovered that typing "Pokémon X Videos" into Google reveals some pretty raunchy material definitely not intended for children, or anyone for that matter.
'Hello Lamp Post!' Talk To Bristol's Street Furniture In Award Winning 'Playable City'
A project that allows people to have "secret, digital conversations" with lamp posts, post boxes, bus stops, or various other pieces of street furniture in Bristol is to be installed after being declared winner of the first Playable City award.
The Empire Strikes Back Against White House Snub Of Death Star Petition
Following the refusal of a petition to build a Death Star, the Dark Side have responded directly to the Obama Administration, claiming they have abandoned this project in the face of superior Galactic Imperial Power.
Functional Iron Man Laser Gauntlet Brings Life To Stan Lee's Imaginations
After causing chaos in Liberty City, the shadowy agents of Tony Stark seek to get their technology out into the real world. Patrick Priebe of Laser Gadgets has created an impressive replica of Iron Man’s gauntlet.
'Beatoven.' Make And Mix Music With A Cooking Pot
Korean artist Viktor Jan has combined music and cooking in a way you've never known before with Beatoven. We understand that their rather similar in their craft of blending certain ingredients for the perfect sound; but this is a more literal transition of that idea, adding a music interface to a cooking pot.
'Star Wars' Got It Wrong. What Jumping To Hyperspace Would Actually Look Like
As is commonplace in science fiction, when a spacecraft makes the "jump to lightspeed," stars in the galaxy stretch in front of your eyes. But University of Leicester students have calculated what you would actually see when travelling through space at the speed of light.
Mars Rover Curiosity To Drill Into First Martian Rock. Search For Evidence Of Water
NASA has announced that the Mars rover Curiosity will drill into Martian rock for the first time to look for proof that water once existed on the Red Planet.
Facebook Announces 'Graph Search' To Take On Google
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has taken to the stage at their California headquarters and announced 'Graph Search.' Forming an indirect, social-based competition to Google, it is "a completely new way for people to find information on Facebook."
'Cello Fortress.' Experimental Shooter Game Controlled With A Real Cello
Game designer Joost van Dongen has created a new experimental game called Cello Fortress, in which he has managed to combine a multiplayer-based shooter with musical instrumentation. Simply put, it is played by playing music on a Cello.
Astronomers Discover The Largest Structure In The Universe
An international team of astronomers, led by academics from the University of Central Lancashire has found "the largest known structure in the universe." To put its size into perspective, it would take 4 billion years for a vehicle travelling at the speed of light just to cross it.
Iron Man Terrorises Liberty City Thanks To GTA IV Modder
Nico Bellic never wanted to get pulled back into a life of crime. Unfortunately, when Grand Theft Auto 4 modder 'H1Vtg3' provided a working replica of Tony Stark’s legendary get-up, the temptation was too much to bear.
'Live-Action Toy Story Project' Recreates Full-Length Pixar Film With Real Live Toys
Jonason Paule and Jesse Perrotta have been working for the past three years on the 'Live-Action Toy Story Project.' A recteation of the entire film in real life. And after receiving confirmation that Pixar would not sue them for everything they had for releasing it, the film is now live!
White House Declines Petition To Build A Death Star
The White House has formally responded to a petition for the construction of a Death Star, politely declining on the grounds of construction of such a space station costing $850 quadrillion.
'Jurassic Park 4' Announced. To Be Released In 2014
Universal Pictures have officially announced that Jurrassic Park 4 will be released on June 13, 2014.
UK University To Research Stroke Victim Recovery Using The Kinect
Nottingham Trent University is to conduct research using Microsoft's Kinect to help stroke victims.
The Science Of How Comment Trolls Influence Your Opinion
It's almost second nature to expect a series of trollish comments below any science story published on the internet. Generally, we like to think that these responses don't influence us; but this couldn't be further from the truth. New research from the University of Wisconsin-Madison shows that their tone can actually impact readers' opinions about the subject of the article.
Over 13,000 People In The UK Still Watch Black And White Television
Figures released today by the TV Licensing authority show more than 13,000 households across the UK are still using black and white television sets.