Global Mission To Destroy Space Debris Under Way. Nets, Harpoons And Lasers Could Be Used
With approximately 27,000 pieces of space debris orbiting the Earth, the European Space Agency has declared an urgency to take them out and protect our planet and crucial communications satellites. How do they plan to do this? Weapons of choice vary from nets and harpoons, to suicide robots.
Next Generation Xbox To Be Unveiled On May 21st
Invitations have been released for the announcement of a next-generation Xbox in Redmond on May 21st. Ever since Sony announced the PS4 two months ago, all eyes have been on Microsoft to see how their new console will stack up. At 10am Pacific Time on the 21st of next month, Microsoft's Don Mattrick will reveal the "Xbox 720." And while it will be limited to select press, Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb has confirmed the event will be streamed live.
Virgin Media Bill For Deceased Father Goes Viral
Virgin Media issued a broadband bill to a deceased man, including a fine for late payment. An image of this has been shared on Facebook more than 90,000 times, telling a cautionary to other companies about the power of social media.
NASA Mars Rover Draws Giant Penis On The Surface Of Red Planet
Anybody who has kept up with the Curiosity Rover's antics on Twitter will know NASA has a cheeky sense of humour, but we never expected this. Looks like an employee has used the Rover to draw a giant penis on the surface of Mars. The photo in question shows one of Spirit’s or Opportunity’s tyre tracks leaving a very appendage-looking impression in the Martian dust.
'Wish I Was Here.' Zach Braff Turns To Kickstarter To Seek Funding For 'Garden State' Follow Up
Zach Braff, most famously known for his role as JD from Scrubs, has launched a Kickstarter project to seek funding for his next movie, titled Wish I Was Here. After writing, directing and starring in cult classic Garden State, Braff is looking to follow-up the success and creative freedom of this by turning to the crowdfunding platform.
The Search Officially Begins For The First Humans To Go To Mars
Non-profit group Mars One has announced the launch of its astronaut selection program. The search has begun for the first humans to set foot on Mars and make it their home, which begins with accepting online submissions running until 31st August 2013.
Doctors Say Playing Tetris Could Cure Eye Ailments
A while ago we saw how action-packed games can help kids with dyslexia. Now videogames have revealed yet another way in which they are a miracle, as a research team led by Dr. Robert Hess from McGill University Health Centre is using the timeless classic Tetris as part of a new treatment for adult amblyopia, more commonly known as "lazy eye".
Gory Horror Short 'Don't Move' Is Better Than Most Films In The Cinema
The eighth episode of Bloody Cuts, an anthology of short horror films, Don't Move features some of the best suspense I've seen this year.
Gamer Combines VR Headset With An Omnidirectional Treadmill
A company called Virtuix has shown what gamers can do when you combine the Oculus Rift VR Headset with their omnidirectional treadmill, bringing true virtual reality gaming into the home.
Google Earth Announces Support For Leap Motion Gesture Control
To celebrate Earth Day, Google Earth today announced support for Leap Motion's touch-free 3D motion controller, letting you navigate Google Earth with simple hand gestures.
World's Largest Game Of Pong Played On The Side Of A Skyscraper
Frank Lee, a professor at Drexel University's Westphal College of Media and Design, used the side of a 29 story skyscraper in Philadelphia to play the world's largest game of Pong.
#NRMPresents 'Among The Sleep.' Horror Through The Eyes Of A Child
Among the Sleep is an upcoming game that puts you in the role of a two-year-old child. Recently launched on Kickstarter, it uses the amazing surreal nature of childhood imagination and dreams, alongside the helplessness of being at such an age to create an interesting premise for a horror adventure.
Harrison Ford Confronts Chewbacca On Jimmy Kimmel. Dodges 'Star Wars' Questions
After Harrison Ford was confirmed to reprise his role as Han Solo in the upcoming Star Wars sequel, alot of questions have been asked. This anticipation was turned into a rather amusing comedy sketch on Jimmy Kimmel Live, including a man in Princess Leia cosplay and a love triangle with Chewbacca.
Twitter Unveils New #Music App For iPhone And Web
Twitter has officially the launched the much anticipated 'Twitter #Music,' its new music discovery and streaming app. This new service pulls trending data from both your followers and the wider community to make tailored music recommendations to you. Currently available on iOS or through the browser at music.twitter.com, it is currently not available for Android.
'Obake' Elastic Touchscreen Prototype Allows Literal Pinch To Zoom
We've seen touchscreen technology evolve over the years; but it has never really developed further than pressing against a flat display. However, a new prototype called 'Obake,' designed by Dhairya Dand and Rob Hemsley of MIT's Media Lab, hopes to change this with an elastic screen - bringing a literal meaning to gestures such as pinch-to-zoom.
Astronaut Search For Televised One-Way Trip To Mars Will Begin By July
After launching earlier this year, Dutch non-profit organisation Mars One has begun accepting applications for a one-way trip to Mars. They aim to find four astronauts throughout a two year, televised search for Red Planet explorers, starting this summer.
#NRMPresents Max Weber - Interview With A Glitch Artist
Star Wars Episode VII Parody Adds Disney Magic To The Galaxy Far Far Away
YouTube filmmaker Sam Macaroni has put together a vision of what may be in for Star Wars Episode VII, now that Disney has bought the franchise, titled 'Return of the Empire.'
Opinion on the new owners of Star Wars has been split amongst fans of the film - some are elated at the prospect of another movie, whilst others are terrifed at the thought of what Disney might do to this much-loved epic.
Indian Students Develop Bra That Electrocutes Assailants
A group of Indian engineering students have designed a wearable solution to a terrible problem: a bra that can give a would-be rapist a literal 3800kv shock.
Manisha Mohan, a student at SRM University in Chennai, saw the aftermath of the gang rape and murder of a student, and how reluctant the government was to help. So she and two friends, Niladhri Basu Bal and Rimpi Tripathi, decided to use their scientific knowledge to provide a form of protection.
Researcher Recreates What The Big Bang Sounded Like
In the beginning, there was bass. University of Washington physicist John Cramer has used sophisticated data from a recent satellite mission to produce an audio recreation of the big bang.