C.J. Moseley's Blog, page 172
December 14, 2013
scienceisbeauty:
Get some paper, a pair of scissors, some…
Get some paper, a pair of scissors, some desire, and… may the Force be with you!
(Via WIRED)
Star wars decorations! To go with the never to be mentioned “Holida-“
Have yourself a very Jedi Christmas,
Let your Force be light,
From now on, stormtroopers will be outta sight.
December 13, 2013
thenextweb:
Can you relate to this? Which are you most days -…
Can you relate to this? Which are you most days - the user or the programmer?
How true…
Back in the day I had the job of translating between programmers and designers, which would be represented by a black leather bag of cats and a finely crafted, exquisitely embroidered bag of cats.
December 12, 2013
nevver:
66 famous Synthetic characters from movies and tv…
66 famous Synthetic characters from movies and tv (larger)
Where are our metal overlords? Sky-net? Robocop? All your times are passed and still not even a dodgy AI in sight.
December 11, 2013
When I worked as a web developer I really needed one of these,…
When I worked as a web developer I really needed one of these, the FAQ would have included:
It will be done when I’ve worked out how to make the impossible possible.
If I appear to be staring into space vacantly, this is called thinking, it is not an reason to interrupt me.
And
If this is about JavaScript ask a programmer, if this is about CSS OR Html ask a designer.
No, I do not know why Photoshop did that thing.
December 10, 2013
science-junkie:
Making a Gem of a Tiny Crystal
Nature builds…
Making a Gem of a Tiny Crystal
Nature builds flawless diamonds, sapphires and other gems. Now a Northwestern University research team is the first to build near-perfect single crystals out of nanoparticles and DNA, using the same structure favored by nature.
“Single crystals are the backbone of many things we rely on — diamonds for beauty as well as industrial applications, sapphires for lasers and silicon for electronics,” said nanoscientist Chad A. Mirkin. “The precise placement of atoms within a well-defined lattice defines these high-quality crystals.
“Now we can do the same with nanomaterials and DNA, the blueprint of life,” Mirkin said. “Our method could lead to novel technologies and even enable new industries, much as the ability to grow silicon in perfect crystalline arrangements made possible the multibillion-dollar semiconductor industry.”
His research group developed the “recipe” for using nanomaterials as atoms, DNA as bonds and a little heat to form tiny crystals. This single-crystal recipe builds on superlattice techniques Mirkin’s lab has been developing for nearly two decades.
More nanotechnology is appearing daily
December 9, 2013
kenobi-wan-obi:
M2-9: “Minkowski’s Butterfly” processing by…
M2-9: "Minkowski’s Butterfly" processing by Judy Schmidt
Minkowski 2-9, abbreviated M2-9 is a planetary nebula that was discovered by Rudolph Minkowski in 1947. It is located about 2,100 light-years away from Earth in the direction of the constellation Ophiuchus.
Why are explosions so pretty?
December 8, 2013
Cloud spiral in the sky. An Iridescent (Rainbow) Cloud in…
Wow, is that really not photoshopped?
December 7, 2013
Not so dead Cthulhu sits dreaming
December 6, 2013
December 5, 2013
scificity:
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Can’t wait to see where we are going…
