Paper Airplane Surgery
Using a da Vinci surgical robot, Dr. James Porter manages to fold a tiny paper airplane – and throws it. Let’s just hope he doesn’t try this in the middle of your open heart surgery.
Using a da Vinci surgical robot, Dr. James Porter manages to fold a tiny paper airplane – and throws it. Let’s just hope he doesn’t try this in the middle of your open heart surgery.
Non-partisan amusement: here’s the President’s snappy response when asked if he owns a computer on Spanish television. It’s official: he doesn’t have to borrow one. (Thanks Steve!)
The quintessential 21st century invention – the union of a shirt and a plate. Now food is just a downward tilt of your head away. Check the date before you buy it though. Or go make your own.
The TSA-friendly adjustable pocket wrench is precision machined from high-grade 6AL-4V titanium and heat-treated 154CM stainless steel, and weighs only 2.9 ounces. (Thanks David!)
I’m a super computer, you’re like a TI-82: nicepeter has rolled another amusing epic rap battle out; this time, it’s Albert Einstein vs. Stephen Hawking. We’re thinking Stephen has the edge.
(NSFW: Language) The Hangover gang is back, but this time they wake up drunk, disorderly and disoriented in Bangkok, (Thigh-Land), not Vegas, with a monkey instead of a baby in tow.
Some clips from an Internet safety guide for kids. Remember: just because it seems like you’re chatting with someone like you doesn’t mean that you’re really chatting. You may just be using Word.
Let the April Fools Day pranks begin! YouTube starts things off right with the top 5 viral pictures of 1911. Be sure to stick around for Flugelhorn Cat. While you’re there, hit the 1911 button.
We’re not sure how this German Shepherd manages to perfectly synchronize his barks with his jumps, but he does. Actually, we’re not sure if he’s on a trampoline either.
MIT researcher Deb Roy captured 3 years worth of videos to find out how his son learned to talk, and discovered possible alternative ways of studying language and media along the way.
Need to work in a quiet environment? Annoyed by the clicking sound of your mouse? Check out the Nexus 7000 Silent Mouse – its buttons barely make any sound. A 5-button model will also be released.
A bit of vent-crawling and a mouse-based quick time event. Battlefield 3’s Frostbite graphics engine seems to be right up there with the Unreal Engine as well as Naughty Dog’s Game Engine.
NPR Science Correspondent Robert Krulwich on the existence of an invisible highway of wind drafts thousands of feet above us, filled with a staggering number of different kinds of insects.
Developed in collaboration with MCT Watches founder Denis Giguet, the Opus Eleven features 24 placards that explode and come together to form the numeral of the hour. Limited to 111 units.
From Ben Foddy, the man who made The Most Difficult Game Ever, comes GIRP, a mountain climbing sim. Not as ruthless as QWOP, but you’ll soon find yourself playing Twister with your fingers.
Great PR: Coca-Cola put a “special” vending machine on a college campus which provided some surprises to the lucky students who happened to purchase something in it. (Thanks Bart!)
If you’ve ever wondered where your liver hails from, Exboyfriend’s tee provides a fun (and boozy) beverage map. Warning: spanning the globe in our evening is not recommended. (Thanks Meredith!)
A graphically impressive gameplay video from upcoming Nintendo 3DS game Resident Evil: Mercenaries 3D, featuring Jill Valentine and Albert Wesker shooting monsters in the face.
A 74-acre paradise located in the Caribbean owned by Sir Richard Branson, good for up to 28 guests. Has a bar and entertainment center, infinity pool, spa, gym, water sports, and breathtaking views.
Penny Arcade’s Mike Krahulik and Jerry Holkins asked 2010 PAX East attendees to do something bizarre – to crack all their knuckles simultaneously. The sound they made is eerily… wet.
How’s this for a an impressive feat? Nitro Circus rider “Special” Greg Powell managed to pull off this incredible Special Flip off of his bike, landing firmly back on the seat, then continuing his ride.
Gameplay from upcoming 2D fighting game Card Sagas Wars, featuring Halo‘s Master Chief and Metroid‘s Samus Aran. Another gameplay video with Link going up against Cloud Strife here.
Got $35K burning a hole in your pocket? Consider Billards Toulet’s steel and resin Black Light billiards table, with internal lighting and integrated jukebox that connects an iPod, iPhone or MP3 player to it.
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